Mali’s energy crisis deepens as terrorists target power infrastructure and hydroelectric dams
In a brazen assault on Mali’s already fragile energy infrastructure, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) executed a coordinated sabotage campaign over the weekend of May 10–11, 2026. The attack, which unfolded near the Baoulé forest in the Kayes region, saw multiple high-voltage transmission towers demolished with precision. The resulting blackout […]
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Norwegian development minister’s official visit to Dakar strengthens bilateral ties
Norway’s International Development Minister concludes productive visit to Dakar His Excellency Mr. Åsmund Aukrust, Norway’s Minister of International Development, concluded a two-day official visit to Dakar, Senegal, from May 3 to 4, 2026. May 12, 2026 The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dakar warmly welcomed Norway’s Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust, during his official visit […]
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Chad political crackdown sparks outrage among opposition leaders
Chad faces growing concerns over political freedoms as opposition leaders face harsh sentences In Chad, the recent eight-year prison sentences handed down to eight leaders of the opposition coalition GCAP have ignited fierce criticism from political figures nationwide. The verdict, delivered on May 8, 2026, is seen as a stark warning of the government’s tightening […]
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Tchad-Algérie: Sonelgaz boosts energy partnership with 50 MW plant project
The Algerian delegation from Sonelgaz International, currently in N’Djamena for a working mission focused on a new power plant project, is wrapping up its visit to Chad. To celebrate the conclusion of their stay, the Minister of Water and Energy hosted a formal dinner in their honor at a local hotel. The evening featured traditional […]
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Kemi Seba extradition: why his safety fears in Benin lack grounds
The extradition process involving Kemi Seba, also known as Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi, is underway in Pretoria, where the Franco-Beninese activist has been making bold statements. In a dramatic court appearance, the double national claimed his life would be at risk if he were sent back to Benin. Yet, when weighing legal realities against […]
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Boko Haram regains strength in Chad’s Lake Chad region
Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno made a bold declaration following a recent assault: “We will continue this fight with renewed determination until the threat is completely eradicated.” His statement came in response to an attack carried out by a faction of the Boko Haram militant group on the Barka Tolorom military base, situated on […]
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Lake Chad region faces resurgent Boko Haram threat
The President of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, made a bold statement following the latest violence: “We will intensify our fight with renewed vigor until this menace is completely eradicated.” His words came in response to an assault carried out by a faction of the Boko Haram armed group against the military base in Barka […]
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Boko Haram resurgence in Lake Chad region alarms Chadian authorities
The President of the Republic of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, recently reaffirmed his country’s unwavering stance against Boko Haram. “We will continue this fight with renewed determination until the total eradication of this threat,” he declared on social media, following a deadly attack on a military base near Lake Chad. On May 4, a […]
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Romuald Wadagni’s inauguration: a strategic move reflecting Bénin’s development priorities
The alteration of the event venue is now officially confirmed. Originally slated for the prominent Stade Charles de Gaulle in Porto-Novo, the investiture ceremony for Romuald Wadagni will ultimately take place at the Palais des Congrès in Cotonou. This decision transcends a simple logistical relocation; it stands as a testament to political consistency and a […]
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Togo’s president inspects Koundjoaré operation amid rising security threats
The president of the Council and commander-in-chief of the armed forces traveled to the front lines of the Operation Koundjoaré in northern Togo on May 7, 2026. The visit came as violent extremism looms near the Savanes region, testing troops exhausted by prolonged conflict. Every moment counted as the rhythmic beat of helicopter blades shattered […]
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Mali: road transport companies halt services to Bamako amid jihadist blockade
More than ten road transport companies have ceased their operations to and from Bamako, following a significant road blockade imposed by jihadist groups targeting the capital and setting vehicles ablaze. Uncertainty grips Mali in the wake of widespread and synchronized assaults on April 25 and 26. These attacks, orchestrated by jihadists from the Group for […]
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Tchad opposition voices silenced warns leader in exile
Tchad opposition repression escalates under Mahamat Idriss Déby Alifa Younous Mahamat, coordinator of the Socialist Party Without Borders (PSF) in France and Europe, has issued a stark warning about the deteriorating political climate in Chad. Speaking during a recent interview, he highlighted the systematic suppression of dissent under the leadership of President Mahamat Idriss Déby. […]
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