Russia’s africa corps expands influence across Sahel despite Mali setback

In a weekend marked by fierce clashes, armed groups allied with Tuareg rebels stormed multiple strongholds of Mali’s ruling junta, including Kidal—a strategic city long controlled by the shadowy Africa…

Russia’s africa corps: unmasking the successor to Wagner in Mali

International Africa Corps: what is this russian paramilitary militia that succeeded Wagner in africa, notably in Mali? Considered one of Russia’s most secretive international military branches, Africa Corps was recently…

Yéhvann Diouf reflects on a rollercoaster season between Sénégal and Nice

He was once a boy fascinated by the stars, peering through a telescope in the Val-de-Marne. Today, Yéhvann Diouf is navigating a professional trajectory that has been anything but linear.…

Niger seeks assurances from Bénin’s incoming leader Romuald Wadagni

The Situation. In an extensive two-and-a-half-hour interview broadcast on the national network RTN, General Mohamed Toumba, the Minister of State for the Interior, addressed several critical security issues. As Niger…

Niger’s healthcare revolution: fewer medical evacuations abroad

Niger’s healthcare revolution: fewer medical evacuations abroad Niger is undergoing a profound transformation in its healthcare system, shifting from reliance on costly medical evacuations abroad to building local capacity. Under…

France and Bénin strengthen ties under Romuald Wadagni’s leadership

Following the official certification of the results from Bénin’s presidential election held on April 12, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron dispatched a formal letter of congratulations to the newly elected…

Kemi Seba faces inevitable extradition to Benin

The legal noose around Kemi Seba is tightening. Recently detained in South Africa for breaching immigration regulations, the self-proclaimed panafricanist figure now confronts the consequences of his alleged criminal conduct.…

Tanzania’s post-2025 election violence toll sparks controversy

Government Commission Releases Official Death Toll Amid Criticism Six months after the October 2025 presidential election, Tanzania’s state-appointed inquiry commission broke its silence in Dar es Salaam, revealing a grim…

How Patrice Talon transformed benin with over 2000 km of paved roads

A decade of relentless progress in Benin is best measured in kilometers of smooth asphalt. Under the leadership of Patrice Talon, the nation’s road network has undergone a historic transformation—converting…

Sahel nations face tough choices in cedeao exit dilemma

Recent statements from foreign affairs ministers in Niger and Mali have sparked international scrutiny. While their governments level severe allegations against West African neighbors—particularly accusing them of supporting armed terrorist…

Burkina faso struggles to balance industrial dreams with harsh economic reality

The captain Ibrahim Traoré has spent recent months unveiling new industrial sites across Burkina Faso, from tomato processing plants to gold refineries. While state media amplifies each inauguration as a…

Kémi séba’s south african detention: political claims and controversial alliances

Currently held in Pretoria following his apprehension for alleged immigration violations, the prominent pan-Africanist figure, Kémi Séba, is vocally decrying what he terms a political persecution. However, beneath the surface…