Bloody clashes erupt in anéfis as Mali army battles armed groups

Intense fighting has erupted in Anéfis, a key town in northern Mali, as government forces engage in a fierce battle to secure control over the region. The clashes mark another…

Burkina Faso’s diplomatic drift under captain Ibrahim Traoré

Burkina Faso’s international isolation has reached unprecedented levels, and the architect of this diplomatic collapse is none other than the transitional leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. By expelling the United Nations…

The moroccan premiership: a look at the leading contenders for 2026

With Morocco’s legislative elections on the horizon in September 2026, political circles are already abuzz with speculation over who might step into the pivotal role of head of government. The…

Fenerbahçe secures mason greenwood transfer as om faces scrutiny over sales policy

The unexpected shift in Mason Greenwood’s transfer saga has sent shockwaves through European football circles. After initial reports suggested a move to AS Roma was virtually sealed, the English winger…

Benin: president romuald wadagni welcomes 13 new diplomatic envoys

On Friday, July 10, 2026, a significant diplomatic ceremony unfolded at the Marina Palace in Cotonou, where President Romuald Wadagni officially received thirteen newly accredited ambassadors to Bénin. This event…

Centrafrican journalist denied asylum in France after exposing Wagner’s operations

Centrafrican journalist denied asylum in France after exposing Wagner’s operations A Centrafrican journalist who exposed the activities of the Wagner Group faces deportation after his asylum request was denied in…

Massive ambush strikes malian convoy near Tabankort in northern Mali

Yesterday, fierce fighting erupted in Tin Araban, close to Tabankort, as a large military convoy from the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) and their Russian-affiliated Africa Corps allies clashed with a…

Senegal mourns loss of revered mouride leader serigne abdou bakhi mbacké

In a heartfelt tribute, Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, announced the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the revered Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo, on…

Niger’s shadow diplomacy through Paris mosque networks

Behind the scenes: how Niamey bypasses Paris in the shadows of faith The recent meeting between Hamadou Saley, Niger’s chargé d’affaires in France, and Chems-eddine Hafiz, rector of the Great…

Ivorian prime minister rallies investors for 2026-2030 development plan

Abidjan, July 9, 2026 — The second day of the National Development Plan (PND) Consultative Group’s investor-focused session for 2026-2030 kicked off today at the Abidjan Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire, led…

Sonko calls emergency assembly session amid constitutional law turmoil

Sonko cuts short parliamentary recess amid constitutional law crisis Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, has called an emergency session of parliament just days after legislators entered their annual…

Senegal’s former mines minister to face rare high court trial in july

The Senegalese judicial calendar is taking shape. The High Court of Justice has set July 22 as the opening date for the trial of Aïssatou Sophie Gladima, a former Minister…