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Under the guise of patriotism, military discipline, and national renewal, Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s regime in Burkina Faso continues to intensify the militarization of society. Grave allegations of sexual abuse, reportedly involving several members of the […]
Moscow deepens defense ties with Sahel alliance amid regional unrest The Russian government has significantly expanded its military cooperation with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), a coalition comprising Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. This […]
An unexpected diplomatic flare-up in Dakar this past July underscored Mauritania’s carefully crafted stance on the Western Sahara dispute. Between cautious neutrality, economic imperatives, and the preservation of national sovereignty, Nouakchott’s strategic ambiguity has become […]
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Real Madrid is actively pursuing a loan exit for teenage sensation Franco Mastantuono following a challenging debut season in Spain. The 18-year-old Argentine forward has become a hot prospect in Serie A, with multiple clubs […]
Benin welcomes 28 Afro-descendants as new citizens in landmark ceremony Benin has officially granted citizenship to 28 Afro-descendants, deepening connections with its global diaspora through a symbolic and historic event. The Ministry of Justice and […]
The 31st of July marks Africa Women’s Day, a date chosen for its historical significance in celebrating the struggles and achievements of African women. This year, the African Union has dedicated 2026 to water access […]
The Sahara stretches between Morocco and Senegal, but it’s the vast expanse of Mauritania that truly shapes the geopolitical landscape of the region, as noted by journalist Ahmed Ould Bettar. When examining relations between Rabat […]
The Femme Ivoirienne en Politique (FIP) organization launched the first-ever National Week of Women Nation-Builders on Thursday, July 30, at the Yopougon town hall. This event, running from August 1 to August 4, 2026, coincides […]
ACCUSATIONS Mali: human rights watch accuses africa corps of deadly airstrike in Mopti Human Rights Watch (HRW) has leveled grave accusations against the Russian paramilitary organization, Africa Corps, alleging its direct involvement in an aerial […]
Gabon has successfully re-entered the international financial markets with a significant $920 million Eurobond issuance, an operation widely perceived as a strong affirmation for foreign investors. Orchestrated under the guidance of the Committee for the […]
Concluding his significant series of courtesy calls in the holy city of Touba, the President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, undertook several key engagements. His itinerary included successive meetings with prominent spiritual figures: Serigne […]