Two years of AES: sovereignty claims contrasted with persistent challenges in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger
Two years after the establishment of the Sahel States Confederation (AES) by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, its leaders, including Captain Ibrahim Traoré, continue to champion the alliance as a landmark achievement in political and strategic cooperation. The AES is framed as a bold step toward sovereignty, solidarity, and regional integration, a narrative that resonates […]
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Malian army regains upper hand in key combat zones against JNIM and FLA
Mali’s military reports decisive progress in countering armed factions The Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) have declared a significant shift in momentum, asserting full control over previously contested zones where operations were conducted by the National Movement for the Liberation of the Azawad (MNLA) in the north and the Group for the Support of Islam and […]
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Mali military regains control in key fight zones against armed groups
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) have declared a significant shift in the conflict landscape, asserting full control over critical zones previously contested by armed factions in the north and central regions. This development follows intense military engagements against the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA) in the north and the Group for the […]
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Mali army regains control in key battlegrounds against armed factions
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) have declared a strategic shift in the ongoing conflict, asserting full control over regions previously targeted by the Azawad Liberation Front in the north and the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda-affiliated faction, in central and southern Mali. Military operations intensify amid renewed clashes In a formal […]
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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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Chad bans military attire for forestry agents
A recent directive from the Ministry of Environment, Fisheries and Sustainable Development has made it clear: forestry agents in Chad are no longer permitted to wear military uniforms, insignia, ranks, berets or any other military-related gear. Issued by the ministry’s Secretary-General, Koularambaye Koundja Julien, the circular addresses concerns over some agents—whether military personnel reassigned or […]
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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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Bamako’s 225 kv northern high-voltage loop secures 166 million euro funding
Mali has finalized the financing arrangements for the critical 225 kV northern high-voltage loop project around Bamako, securing a total investment commitment of 166 million euros. This infrastructure initiative will serve as the backbone of the capital city’s power supply network and its surrounding peri-urban areas. The project, endorsed by the African Development Bank (AfDB), […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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Gabon’s digital leap: inaugurating a tier iii data center
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema officially opened Gabon’s inaugural data center on Friday, strategically located within the Nkok special economic zone. This state-of-the-art facility, developed by ST Digital Data Center Services, marks a significant stride in the nation’s digital agenda, bolstering local data hosting capabilities, fortifying cybersecurity, and accelerating Gabon’s broader digital transformation efforts. Certified […]
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