Senegal ousmane sonko warns rivals amid political tensions
Ousmane Sonko re-elected as head of Senegal’s Pastef party amid political storm In a significant show of strength, Ousmane Sonko, Speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly and former Prime Minister, has secured re-election as leader of the Pastef party, sending a clear warning to political rivals during a period of heightened tensions in the country. The […]
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Mali’s junta declares 40 forests military zones in anti-jihadist push
The Malian junta has taken a significant step in its strategy for territorial reconquest. Through a ministerial decree made public on Friday, June 5, 2026, authorities in Bamako have established military interest zones encompassing approximately forty forests spread across the national territory. These areas, now exclusively designated for operations by the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa), […]
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Burkina Faso: pharmacy depot managers demand official status after decades of service
During their sixth general assembly held in Ouagadougou on Saturday, June 6, 2026, members of the Union of Public Pharmacy Depot Managers and Cashiers of Burkina Faso once again drew attention to their working conditions. Their primary demand remains the establishment of an official professional status for a role they consider vital to the nation’s […]
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Washington sanctions two armed group leaders in drc as 204 afc fighters surrender
The United States has imposed financial and legal sanctions on two senior leaders of armed groups operating in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), accusing them of involvement in serious human rights violations and attacks on civilian populations. In a statement, the US State Department said the measures target Gustave Kubwayo, a figure within […]
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Trade routes to Mali from Senegal, Morocco, Guinea face disruptions
Trade routes to Mali from Senegal, Morocco, Guinea face disruptions Major disruptions have hit several key road corridors supplying Mali over the past weeks. Senegalese hauliers are calling for a halt to trips to Bamako, Moroccan operators have become increasingly cautious, and the Guinea-Mali route is experiencing serious difficulties. The challenges on multiple corridors serving […]
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Bénin atteint le sommet mondial de la transparence budgétaire chez les pays francophones
Le Bénin a franchi une étape décisive dans la gestion de ses finances publiques. Les derniers résultats de l’Enquête sur le budget ouvert placent désormais le pays comme une référence internationale en matière de transparence budgétaire. Grâce à des réformes structurelles approfondies et à une numérisation accrue de ses processus financiers, le Bénin obtient une […]
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Niger: the Ténéré desert, a hidden migrant graveyard
The vast expanse of sand in northern Niger is as magnificent as it is lethal. Once again, the desert region has become the stage for human tragedies that unfold far from Western eyes. While media attention often focuses on shipwrecks in the Mediterranean Sea, crossing the Sahara solidifies each year as an equally fatal step […]
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French intelligence agent sentenced to 20 years in Mali amid diplomatic tensions
French intelligence officer handed 20-year sentence in Mali, Paris dismisses claims as baseless Reuters June 6, 2026 at 10:21 UTC Diplomacy – A French intelligence officer with diplomatic status, held in Bamako for nearly 10 months, sentenced to 20 years in prison for allegedly endangering state security. On Friday, Malian courts delivered a 20-year prison […]
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Niger’s elite anti-drug unit, ocrtis, at the forefront of the Sahel’s counter-narcotics battle
Niamey, June 5, 2026 — Niger has firmly established itself as a pivotal force in the regional fight against international drug trafficking across the Sahel. This assertion comes following a series of impactful operations orchestrated by the Central Office for the Suppression of Illicit Drug Trafficking (OCRTIS) in recent years. The substantial seizures and sophisticated […]
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Mali restricts civilian access to 39 military zones amid security intensification
The Malian authorities have formally declared 39 military zones across the country off-limits to civilian populations. This sweeping measure, framed as a protective step for ongoing military operations, coincides with a sharp escalation in deployments by the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) against terrorist armed groups in the northern and central regions. The decision reflects a […]
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Burkina Faso: damiba’s former security chief handed 11-year prison sentence for arson
News. Burkina Faso’s judicial system has delivered a verdict, sentencing the former head of security for Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba to 11 years in prison, with five years to be served without parole. This ruling emerges amidst a particularly sensitive political climate in the West African nation. A fresh judicial development has unfolded in Burkina Faso. […]
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Malian court sentences french agent to 20 years for state security breach
Malian court sentences french agent to 20 years for state security breach The Malian judicial system has handed down a 20-year prison sentence to a French intelligence operative. This decision has been met with strong condemnation from Paris, which labels the accusations as “baseless,” further intensifying the already strained diplomatic relations with Bamako. A significant […]
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