Ousmane Sonko warns political rivals after Pastef re-election

The speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly and former prime minister Ousmane Sonko was overwhelmingly re-elected on Saturday to lead his party, Pastef, a political victory that quickly served as a…

Mali tightens grip on forests to combat jihadist threats

The Malian authorities have escalated their territorial control strategy by designating 40 forests as off-limits to civilians. This bold move, enacted through a ministerial decree published on June 5, 2026,…

Burkina Faso: pharmacy depot managers demand official status after decades of low pay

Members of the Union of Managers and Cashiers of Public Pharmacy Depots in Burkina Faso gathered in Ouagadougou on Saturday, 6 June 2026, for their sixth general assembly. They once…

United States sanctions two armed group leaders in DRC as 204 AFC fighters surrender

The United States has imposed financial and legal sanctions on two senior commanders of armed groups operating in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), accusing them of involvement in…

Supply routes to Mali face major disruptions from Sénégal, Maroc, and Guinée

The difficulties plaguing several supply corridors serving Mali are starting to reshape the habits of regional transporters. Behind calls to suspend certain trips and the fears voiced by professional organisations,…

Benin’s budget transparency: a global benchmark in financial governance

Benin has recently achieved a monumental stride in the stewardship of its public finances. Fresh findings from the Open Budget Survey position the nation as an undeniable international exemplar in…

The ténéré desert: a silent grave for africa’s migrants

A vast, breathtaking yet lethal expanse of sand, the northern desert region of Niger once again bears witness to unfolding human tragedies, largely unseen by Western observers. While media attention…

Mali: French intelligence officer gets 20 years in prison, Paris rejects ‘baseless accusations’

Diplomatic tensions escalate as a French intelligence officer, arrested nearly ten months ago in Bamako, receives a 20-year prison sentence for “undermining state security,” a verdict that has drawn sharp…

Niger’s anti-drug agency OCRTIS leads the charge against international trafficking

Niamey, June 5, 2026 — Niger has solidified its position as a pivotal force in the Sahel’s battle against global drug trafficking. This assertion follows a series of impactful operations…

Mali tightens security zones as military operations escalate

Mali’s transitional authorities have imposed strict access restrictions, barring civilians from entering 39 designated military zones scattered across the country. Officials frame the move as a protective measure for ongoing…

Burkina Faso : l’ex-chef de la sécurité de Damiba condamné à 11 ans de prison dans une affaire d’incendie

Burkina Faso : l’ex-chef de la sécurité de Damiba condamné à 11 ans de prison dans une affaire d’incendie Actus. La justice burkinabè a condamné l’ancien chef de la sécurité…

Mali : un agent français condamné à 20 ans de prison pour « atteinte à la sûreté de l’État »

Mali : un agent français condamné à 20 ans de prison pour « atteinte à la sûreté de l’État » Actus. La justice malienne a condamné un agent des renseignements…