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The Africa Corps, Moscow’s latest paramilitary force, has been making waves in the Sahel, particularly in Mali, where it recently withdrew from a key stronghold held for years. This shift comes as the group seeks […]
The strategic stronghold of Kidal in northern Mali has fallen. This past weekend, a coalition of jihadist factions and Tuareg rebels overran the city, long held under iron-fisted control by the Africa Corps—a covert paramilitary […]
In the heart of the Sahel, a new military player has emerged, reshaping the balance of power in the region. Africa Corps, Moscow’s latest paramilitary arm, has faced a rare setback in Mali, yet remains […]
In a dramatic turn of events, rebels allied with Tuareg factions seized control of Kidal, a strategic stronghold in eastern Mali, over the weekend. The city had been firmly held by the Africa Corps, a […]
Yéhvann Diouf’s rollercoaster season: from international glory to club uncertainty As Nice faces Olympique de Marseille in a crucial Ligue 1 clash, goalkeeper Yéhvann Diouf reflects on a season that oscillated between extremes. From celebrating […]
In a lengthy interview broadcast on Niger’s national television on April 21, General Mohamed Toumba, Interior Minister and state-level official, addressed a range of pressing security issues facing the country. With jihadist attacks escalating—particularly in […]
In a decisive move to curb transnational organised crime, Benin’s Republican Police has ramped up cross-border operations to dismantle criminal networks and apprehend fugitives seeking refuge within its borders. The crackdown underscores the nation’s refusal […]
Niger’s healthcare revolution: fewer medical evacuations abroad Once considered the only viable option due to domestic healthcare limitations, medical evacuations abroad may soon become a rarity. Through strategic initiatives unveiled by Niger’s Minister of Public […]
Niger’s medical autonomy: reducing overseas health evacuations The Nigerien government is redefining its healthcare strategy by progressively minimizing medical evacuations abroad. This shift, spearheaded by Colonel-Major Garba Hakimi, Minister of Public Health and Hygiene, prioritizes […]
Pretoria’s courts to decide fate of controversial activist Kemi Seba Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi, widely recognized as Kemi Seba, now faces a pivotal moment in South African courts. The leader of the Pan-Africanist NGO […]
France reaffirms commitment to Benin following landmark election Following the official validation of the results from Benin’s 2026 presidential election, French President Emmanuel Macron sent a formal congratulatory letter to the newly elected Head of […]
After years of evading accountability, Kemi Seba is now cornered by the long arm of the law. His recent detention in South Africa for immigration violations has exposed the fragility of his panafricanist posturing, revealing […]