Mali’s shifting sands as Russia’s Africa corps gains ground
Africa Corps, the shadowy military arm of Moscow, has reshaped the security landscape in Mali and beyond. This weekend marked a turning point when rebels reclaimed Kidal, a strategic stronghold held by the Russian paramilitary group for years. The retreat signals both a tactical shift and Moscow’s enduring influence in the Sahel. The collapse of […]
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Africa corps: the shadowy Russian paramilitary force shaping Mali’s future
The dust settled over Kidal this weekend as rebel forces reclaimed control of the strategic city from Africa Corps, a shadowy Russian paramilitary unit that had held sway there for years. The withdrawal marked a rare setback for the organization, which has quietly expanded Moscow’s influence across the Sahel region. As the sun rose over […]
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Mali’s shifting power: africa corps replaces Wagner in Sahel fight
Africa Corps: Russia’s shadow army reshaping Mali’s security landscape After months of strategic positioning in Bamako and Kidal, Africa Corps faces its first major setback as rebels reclaim control of a key stronghold from the Malian junta. A turbulent weekend in Mali ended with Africa Corps withdrawing from Kidal, a northern city that had served […]
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New russian paramilitary force shaping Mali’s future
Tensions escalated dramatically in Mali over the weekend as a coordinated offensive by Islamist militants and Tuareg rebels targeted multiple strategic positions held by the ruling junta. In Bamako, the capital, Defense Minister Sadio Camara was killed in an assault on his residence, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s ongoing instability. In a significant […]
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From intense africa cup to nice goalkeeper’s bench: yéhvann diouf’s turbulent season
Yéhvann Diouf’s journey from becoming a football sensation with Senegal at the African Cup of Nations to facing an unexpected demotion at Nice reads like a rollercoaster of emotions. The 27-year-old goalkeeper, who once dreamed of exploring galaxies, now navigates the tumultuous highs and lows of professional football with remarkable resilience. His story is one […]
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How Benin’s police cracked down on global crime networks with intercontinental arrests
The Benin Republican Police has stepped up efforts to dismantle transnational criminal networks by actively tracking fugitives crossing borders. Their mission is to ensure Benin does not become a safe haven for individuals sought by international justice. In a coordinated crackdown, the BCN-INTERPOL Cotonou, alongside judicial police units, executed a week-long operation (April 13–19, 2026) […]
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Niger’s healthcare transformation: reducing medical evacuations abroad
Niger’s healthcare transformation: reducing medical evacuations abroad Updated April 2026 The landscape of Nigerien healthcare is undergoing a profound shift. Long considered the only viable option for complex medical cases, international medical evacuations are gradually becoming a last resort rather than a necessity. This strategic pivot is being championed by Niger’s Minister of Public Health […]
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Niger’s healthcare revolution: local treatment gains ground over foreign evacuations
Niger’s healthcare revolution: local treatment gains ground over foreign evacuations For decades, Nigeriens requiring specialized medical care faced an inevitable choice: travel abroad for treatment or accept limited local options. That paradigm is shifting as the country’s healthcare system undergoes a strategic transformation under the leadership of Colonel-Major Garba Hakimi, Minister of Public Health and […]
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Kemi Seba’s arrest in South Africa: reasons for extradition to Benin
Pretoria is currently at the center of a high-stakes legal battle involving Kemi Seba, a prominent activist whose real name is Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi. The leader of the Urgences Panafricanistes NGO was detained on April 13, 2026, in a Pretoria shopping center during a targeted operation by South African police (SAPS). This arrest […]
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France and Benin strengthen ties after romuald wadagni’s election victory
Following the formal certification of the results from the presidential election held on April 12, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron sent an official letter of congratulations to Benin’s newly elected leader, Romuald Wadagni. Beyond mere diplomatic protocol, this high-level correspondence underscores Paris’s commitment to fostering a renewed partnership with Cotonou. The French head of state […]
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Kemi Seba faces imminent extradition to Benin
After years of evading accountability, Kemi Seba now confronts the tightening grip of Beninese justice. Recently detained in South Africa for violating immigration statutes, the self-proclaimed pan-African figure finds himself ensnared by the legal consequences of his alleged criminal activities. The Beninese government has formally requested his extradition, citing charges of terrorism and threats to […]
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Photography and local flours highlight Mali and Cameroon stories
Arts Before pressing the shutter: how one photographer captures Mali’s humanitarian crisis To play this audio please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Meet Malian photographer Tiécoura N’Daou, whose exhibition “Mali: Personal Perspectives on the Humanitarian Crisis” recently concluded in Berlin. This week’s feature also shines a spotlight […]
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