Mauritania shifts stance against Mali’s transitional government
Recent truck burnings along the Sahel’s border regions are far more than isolated security incidents. They signal a deepening crisis in the trade arteries linking Mauritania, Morocco, and northern Mali. Once relatively stable corridors, these routes now face persistent insecurity, worsening supply shortages for populations in the north who depend on food and essential goods. […]
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Un condemns brutal Mali terror attacks, demands justice
United Nations Security Council condemns Mali terror attacks The United Nations Security Council has issued a strong condemnation of the recent terrorist assaults that struck several regions of Mali, labeling these acts as heinous and cowardly breaches of international peace and security. In a formal statement released on Friday, the 15-member council denounced the brutal […]
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French national detained in Senegal over homosexuality amid anti-lgbt crackdown
A 30-year-old French engineer has been held in detention in Dakar for nearly three months following an arrest linked to alleged same-sex relations, according to diplomatic sources. The individual was taken into custody on 14 February under charges that include unnatural acts, conspiracy, money laundering, and attempted transmission of HIV. escalating anti-lgbt measures in Senegal […]
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Amnesty urges jihadists to lift blockade on Bamako
Amnesty International demands end to Bamako blockade by jihadists Mali correspondent Amnesty International has urgently called on jihadist factions in Mali to immediately cease their blockade of Bamako, warning of severe humanitarian consequences. Since late April, armed groups have restricted critical access routes to the capital, cutting off essential supplies to a landlocked nation heavily […]
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Burkina Faso halts cattle exports ahead of 2026 Tabaski, straining ivorian supply
Ouagadougou’s unprecedented decision to block all cattle exports just two weeks before Tabaski has sent shockwaves through Abidjan’s supply chains, leaving the city scrambling to secure 172,000 animals. The move, enforced via an interministerial decree signed on May 8 by Burkina Faso’s Ministries of Commerce, Agriculture, and Economy, takes effect on May 11. While authorities […]
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A year of politically charged detention for Chad’s opposition leader Succès Masra
Click to expand Image A full year has now passed since Chadian authorities apprehended and subsequently convicted Succès Masra, a prominent opposition figure and former Prime Minister. His continued incarceration, based on what appear to be politically motivated charges, starkly illustrates the government’s diminishing tolerance for any form of dissent. Masra, who leads the opposition […]
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French citizen detained in Senegal over homosexuality amid legal crackdown
french citizen detained in Senegal over homosexuality amid legal crackdown share share whatsapp linkedin email messenger today, 4:52 pm read in app Véran Escoffier share French authorities are closely monitoring the case of a French national detained in Senegal on February 14 for alleged unnatural acts, following the recent passage of a stringent anti-homosexuality law […]
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Mali blocus in Bamako sparks humanitarian alerts over civilian safety
Mali: JNIM blockade in Bamako triggers urgent calls for civilian protection The capital of Mali, Bamako, has been under a djihadist-imposed blockade since April 30, orchestrated by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM). The situation has escalated into a humanitarian concern, drawing sharp condemnation from Amnesty International over the severe disruption […]
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Chadian prime minister praises Algerian president’s continental leadership
In a meeting held on Thursday in N’Djamena, Chadian Prime Minister Allamaye Halina warmly received Abdelkader Djellaoui, Algeria’s Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, during a two-day working visit to Chad. The encounter centered on strengthening bilateral ties and celebrating Algeria’s influential role on the African stage. The Chadian head of government expressed deep […]
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Bamako under siege: gsim’s blockade threatens civilians’ survival
The ongoing blockade of Bamako is inflicting unacceptable hardships on civilians, threatening their fundamental rights to food, health, and safety, Amnesty International warned today. The international human rights organization urged the Groupe de soutien à l’islam et aux musulmans (GSIM)—an armed group affiliated with Al-Qaïda—to comply with international humanitarian law and ensure the protection of […]
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The fading influence of Russia in Africa
After a decade of rapid expansion under the banner of mercenary operations, disinformation campaigns, and anti-Western populism, Russia’s African strategy is now colliding with harsh realities. Once-promised security solutions have failed to materialize, military engagements have stalled, and local populations are increasingly rejecting Moscow’s advances. What was once dismissed as speculative is now unfolding before […]
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Casamance conflict: weakened rebels face cannabis-driven instability
The Senegalese army, supported by sniffer dogs, recently destroyed cannabis fields in Casamance—a move that marks another chapter in one of Africa’s longest-running conflicts. Despite lasting over four decades, this low-intensity war has simmered in the southern region of Senegal, even as the rebel forces behind it weaken. The military operation, conducted near the Gambian […]
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