Jihadist blockade chokes Bamako ahead of Tabaski festivities
The jihadist blockade tightening its grip on Bamako since late April is transforming the lead-up to Tabaski 2026 into a profound ordeal for countless Malian families. The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an al-Qaeda-affiliated Sahelian faction, has effectively sealed off the capital’s primary supply routes. This disruption has severely impacted the […]
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Lake region youth boost security forces fighting Boko Haram
On the afternoon of Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Baga-Sola, the youth, represented by the Coordination of Lake Region Youth Associations (CADELAC), extended their solidarity to the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) actively engaged in the relentless battle against Boko Haram. Addressing local officials, Coordinator Mahamat Adam Moustapha began by conveying heartfelt condolences to families […]
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Chad: enhanced security ordered for tabaski celebrations
In N’Djamena, General Ali Ahmat Aghabache, who leads the Ministry of Public Security and Immigration, issued a directive on May 25, 2026, instructing security forces to significantly bolster surveillance across public spaces and places of worship in anticipation of the upcoming Tabaski festivities. Through an official communiqué, General Aghabache urged all relevant departments to implement […]
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Niger’s prime minister signals diplomatic thaw with Benin visit
The official ceremony marking the inauguration of Romuald Wadagni to his new position in Cotonou became the unexpected stage for a significant diplomatic shift in West Africa. Against all expectations, Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine, Niger’s transitional Prime Minister, arrived in person to attend the event, accompanied by the foreign ministers of Mali and Burkina Faso. […]
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Bamako’s tabaski festivities overshadowed by jihadist blockade in Mali
Mali Muslim communities in Bamako, Mali’s capital, found themselves encircled by a jihadist blockade, forcing many to spend Eid al-Adha, locally known as Tabaski, away from their loved ones this year. Alpha Amadou, a 40-year-old originally from Mopti in central Mali, was compelled to abandon his customary journey home for this significant annual celebration. “For […]
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Mali : à Bamako, la fête de Tabaski impactée par le blocus djihadiste
Mali : à Bamako, la fête de Tabaski impactée par le blocus djihadiste euronews videos lun. 25 mai 2026 à 11:48 AM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. Encerclés par un blocus, djihadiste autour de la capitale malienne, les musulmans de Bamako ont été contraints de passer l’Aïd loin […]
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New Benin president romuald wadagni sworn in after high turnout
Benin swears in Romuald Wadagni as president following landmark election Romuald Wadagni took office on Sunday, May 24, in Cotonou, securing 94% of the vote in an election marked by the absence of the main opposition party. The former Finance Minister inherits a nation at a political crossroads while signaling continuity in economic policy. On […]
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Benin unveils 24-member government led by romuald wadagni
Bénin has inaugurated its first government under the leadership of Romuald Wadagni, who was sworn in as President on May 25, 2026. The new administration, unveiled immediately afterward, comprises 24 members, with a clear emphasis on continuity rather than radical change. Several key portfolios remain in the hands of experienced figures from the previous administration, […]
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Senegal political shake-up as assembly speaker resigns
Senegal’s legislative leader steps down amid political turmoil Breaking news. Senegal is grappling with fresh political upheaval as El Malick Ndiaye, Speaker of the National Assembly, announced his resignation just 48 hours after the dismissal of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The West African nation faces mounting uncertainty as El Malick Ndiaye declared his departure […]
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Côte d’Ivoire hosts crucial giaba meeting to combat financial crime in west africa
From May 18 to 23, 2026, Côte d’Ivoire is proudly hosting the 45th Technical Commission/Plenary meeting of the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), alongside its 31st Ministerial Committee meeting. The opening ceremony, held this Thursday in Cocody, Abidjan, drew a significant gathering of experts, representatives from ECOWAS member states, technical […]
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Les supporters sénégalais emprisonnés après la finale de la CAN puis graciés par le roi du Maroc sont rentrés au pays
Foot, Politique Les supporters sénégalais graciés par le roi du Maroc sont rentrés au pays Le retour des supporters sénégalais à l’aéroport international de Ndiass ce dimanche matin. (Seyllou/AFP) Les supporters sénégalais emprisonnés après les violences survenues lors de la finale de la CAN 2025 à Rabat en janvier sont rentrés au Sénégal dimanche matin, […]
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Niger: classified document reveals extensive JNIM spoils after Kirtachi attack
Following the fierce assault on the Niger National Guard (GNN) in Kirtachi, situated within the Tillabéri region, an internal radio message from May 22, 2026, has brought to light the true extent of losses suffered by the Defense and Security Forces (FDS). This official military document, marked “secret defense,” confirms a significant cache of weaponry […]
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