Mali’s shifting military alliance with Russia and the Africa Corps’ struggles
The ambitious partnership between Bamako and Moscow, aimed at restoring territorial control through the Africa Corps, is facing mounting challenges. Once hailed as a solution to Mali’s security crisis, this alliance is now showing clear signs of strain as repeated setbacks force a strategic overhaul. From Wagner to Africa Corps: A troubled transition The Africa […]
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Benin’s bold leap into high-tech agriculture and export logistics
To catapult its fruit exports onto the global stage, the government under President Romuald Wadagni is rolling out ambitious initiatives. From a state-of-the-art vitroplant production facility in Glo-Djigbé to a cutting-edge fruit terminal at Cotonou Airport, Benin is overhauling its agricultural value chain. This strategic overhaul prioritizes economic impact and technological self-reliance, as highlighted by […]
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Morocco thwarts daech terror plot with precision raids
The first light of dawn had not yet broken over Aourir, a quiet coastal town just north of Agadir, when a fleet of armored vehicles and elite units rolled silently into its streets. The mission was clear: dismantle a dangerous cell linked to the Islamic State (Daech) before it could strike. Acting on intelligence gathered […]
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The Sahel juntas’ struggle against JNIM’s growing dominance
The illusion of strength crumbles as the Sahel’s military regimes face their limits Two years after the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) was formed with great fanfare, the cracks in its facade are impossible to ignore. Beneath the bold declarations of sovereignty and the fiery rhetoric from the juntas in Bamako, Ouagadougou, and Niamey, the […]
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Togo President Meets Chad Envoy to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
The President of the Council, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, received on Friday in Lomé a special envoy from the Chadian President, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. The focus was on strengthening bilateral cooperation, African integration, and the upcoming Forum on African Water scheduled to take place in N’Djamena. The President of the Council, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, granted […]
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Gabon’s pioneering national data center ushers in an era of digital sovereignty
Politique Gabon’s pioneering national data center ushers in an era of digital sovereignty By Redac chef 6 juillet 2026 51 No comment Libreville, Monday, July 6, 2026 – Gabon has achieved a significant milestone in its economic transformation by officially opening its inaugural national sovereign Data Center. Far more than just a technological facility, this […]
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The azawad liberation front: exploring separatist ambitions in northern Mali
Crédit photo, Getty Images The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), a prominent separatist movement, has recently launched a second major military offensive alongside the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM). This coordinated push aims to regain control over strategic regions in northern and central Mali, currently held by government forces. The latest offensive […]
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L’opposition, la rue et l’Eglise pour barrer Tshisekedi
L’opposition en République démocratique du Congo (RDC) appelle à réclamer, dans la rue, la démission du président Félix Tshisekedi. Elle accuse celui-ci de vouloir modifier la Constitution pour se maintenir au-delà de la limite de deux mandats. Système « Fatshi » L’opposition, qui avait initialement appelé à manifester mercredi notamment dans la capitale Kinsahsa, a repoussé vendredi […]
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AES at two years: triumphant rhetoric overshadowed by Mali’s persistent insecurity
Commemorating the second anniversary of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) on July 6, 2026, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the current president of the Confederation and Burkina Faso’s Head of State, delivered a remarkably assertive address. He presented a largely positive assessment of the AES’s achievements and articulated ambitious goals for the future of the organization, […]
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Premier league transfer record set at 108 million euros
Tottenham Hotspur has just completed one of the most audacious deals of the summer transfer window by securing the services of Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United. The club has agreed to a staggering initial fee of €108 million, with an additional €9 million in potential performance-related bonuses, making it the highest transfer fee […]
Read MoreCôte d’Ivoire reaffirms zero tolerance policy after five girls undergo brutal FGM in Bongouanou
The Ministry of Women, Family, and Children has emphatically reiterated the Ivorian government’s unwavering “zero tolerance” stance against female genital mutilation (FGM). This strong reaffirmation follows the violent excision of five young girls in the Bongouanou region. The disturbing incident unfolded during the night of Tuesday, June 30, 2026, within the Dioulakro neighborhood of Kangandi […]
Read MoreOuragahio municipality reviews its women’s empowerment strategies
Ouragahio, Côte d’Ivoire – On Saturday, July 4, 2026, the Ouragahio municipal council, under the leadership of Mayor Dr. Pierre Dacoury-Tabley, conducted a comprehensive review of its women’s empowerment policy. This evaluation took place at the town hall courtyard, coinciding with a special tribute ceremony for the commune’s women, affectionately known as ‘Mother’s Day,’ presided […]
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