Mali crisis escalates as junta accuses foiled coup and Burkina Faso halts TV5monde
Tensions remain high in Bamako following the violent events of April 25, which left General Sadio Camara, a key figure in Mali’s military leadership, dead. Authorities have now revealed details of what they describe as a meticulously planned assassination attempt targeting the transitional president, Assimi Goïta. The Malian Armed Forces held a press briefing to […]
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Senegal u17 team aims for 2026 can victory with tough group stage
Senegal U17 team aims for 2026 CAN victory with tough group stage The Senegal U17 national team is gearing up for the 2026 Africa U17 Cup of Nations, set to take place in Morocco from May 13 to June 2, 2026. Here’s a breakdown of the Lionceaux’ schedule in their quest to reclaim continental glory. […]
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Niger adopts digital payments to boost vaccination campaigns
Niger adopts digital payments to boost vaccination campaigns 6 may 2026 During the April 2026 National Polio Vaccination Days in the Niger capital of Niamey, a groundbreaking digital payment system for health workers and community volunteers was successfully implemented with technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO). More than 1,200 frontline vaccination workers received […]
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How Nigeria’s security is shaped by Mali’s crisis
Nigeria is not merely observing the turmoil in Mali—it is deeply entangled in its consequences. The recent surge in coordinated attacks across Mali, from Kati to Gao and Mopti, underscores a regional security framework under unprecedented strain. With Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Nigeria accounting for the vast majority of conflict-related fatalities in West Africa, […]
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Mali’s withdrawal from ECOWAS: a risky move in west africa’s security crisis
The geopolitical gamble of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger leaving ECOWAS In the high-stakes world of international relations, timing is everything. For the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, all under military leadership—walking away from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) may have felt like a bold assertion of […]
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President patrice talon receives esteemed vodun honor in Bénin
In Bénin, President Patrice Talon has been bestowed with an unparalleled honor for a sitting head of state. On Saturday, May 2, 2026, the nation’s Vodun community formally recognized him with the distinguished title of « Hounon d’honneur ». This prestigious accolade serves as a profound expression of gratitude for his extensive contributions to the […]
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Doungouro’s dark monday: when state-backed militias turn on civilians in Niger
On May 4, 2026, the community of Doungouro, situated in Niger’s Tillabéri region, experienced a profoundly tragic sequence of events. Following a lethal incursion by the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISIS-GS) that claimed four civilian lives, the subsequent response by the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) from the Kokorou commune […]
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Supporting adolescents with hiv in Burkina Faso at AFRAVIH
During the 13th edition of the AFRAVIH conference on HIV prevention and treatment held in Lausanne, Switzerland, a critical issue took center stage: the mental health challenges faced by adolescents living with HIV in Burkina Faso. This gathering brought together global experts to discuss strategies for improving both clinical and psychological support for young people […]
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Russia’s strategic failure in the Sahel: beyond military defeat
the Sahel’s security crisis: a fractured alliance The Sahel is at a crossroads. While Mali grapples with coordinated attacks that killed Defense Minister Sadio Camara, its allies in the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—Burkina Faso and Niger—remain preoccupied by their own insurgencies. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), from which Mali withdrew in […]
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Sénégal u17 squad for 2026 Morocco can revealed by lamine sané
Head coach Lamine Sané has finalized the roster for Senegal U17 ahead of the 2026 CAN U17 in Morocco, announced from May 13 to June 2. The 23-player squad blends seasoned performers with emerging talents poised for continental glory. goals and defensive backbone The defensive core features a mix of experience and rising stars. In […]
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AS FAR challenges Jean-Jacques Ndala’s appointment for CAF Champions League final
Morocco’s AS FAR Football Club has strongly opposed the Confederation of African Football’s decision to appoint Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala for the upcoming CAF Champions League final against Mamelodi Sundowns. With the first leg of the final scheduled in Pretoria, South Africa on May 17, tensions are rising over the choice of official. The Moroccan […]
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Théodore holo praises romuald wadagni’s leadership ahead of Benin’s presidential transition
In a recent interview with Bip Radio, Théodore Holo, former President of the Constitutional Court, highlighted the historic generational shift in leadership following Romuald Wadagni’s election as President of the Republic. a balanced vision for Benin’s future As a distinguished public law professor, Holo commended the new Head of State for prioritizing both infrastructure development […]
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