Mali army claims renewed control over key conflict zones

The Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) have declared a decisive shift in momentum, asserting full operational dominance over contested territories targeted by coordinated offensives from the National Movement for the Liberation…

Mali army regains control in key conflict zones against armed groups

The Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) have declared a decisive shift in the conflict, asserting full control over regions previously targeted by the National Movement for the Liberation of the Azawad…

Mali army claims upper hand in clashes with armed groups

Military authorities in Mali have declared that government forces have regained the initiative and secured key zones previously targeted by armed factions operating in the northern and central regions. The…

Mali russian forces fail to secure territory amid rising civilian violence

Defense / Security • Strategy Mali’s security crisis deepens as Russian-backed forces struggle to regain control Field report Updated on July 6, 2026 Reading time: 3 min 0 Bamako’s gamble…

Chad forestry agents banned from wearing military attire

The Ministry of Environment, Fisheries and Sustainable Development has issued a sweeping directive prohibiting all forestry and water agents from donning military uniforms, insignia, ranks, berets or any other armed…

The AES alliance’s crisis as the jnim shapes the Sahel’s future

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) was once heralded as a bold new chapter for Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, but two years after its inception, the alliance’s façade of…

Gabon’s digital sovereignty: a new era begins with national data center

Libreville, Monday, July 6, 2026 – Gabon has achieved a pivotal milestone in its economic transformation by officially opening its first national sovereign Data Center. This advanced infrastructure represents far…

Two years of AES: triumphant speeches meet security challenges in Mali

The second anniversary of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), marked on July 6, 2026, saw Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the bloc’s current president, deliver a bold and forward-looking address. The…

Marocco-us relations: two centuries of strategic alliance and support for Sahara sovereignty

For over two and a half centuries, the bonds between Morocco and the United States have stood as a cornerstone of bilateral relations, dating back to the very birth of…

Gabon’s digital leap: inaugurating a state-of-the-art data center in Nkok

In a significant step for African current affairs and digital governance, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema officially inaugurated Gabon’s inaugural national data center this past Friday. Located within the Nkok…

Togo: five fatalities reported after severe floods devastate regions

Togo: five fatalities reported after severe floods devastate regions Current Affairs. The Togolese government has confirmed that five lives were lost and extensive material damage occurred following severe rainfall on…

Cameroon secures 623 billion FCFA in AFD funding, dominating regional portfolio

Cameroon has significantly strengthened its financial position, attracting nearly 30% of the French Development Agency (AFD) group’s regional portfolio across Central Africa. The institution’s 2025 activity assessment reveals an outstanding…