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…

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…

Burkina Faso debates private school tuition regulation

Burkina Faso is currently grappling with a proposed measure to regulate tuition fees in private educational institutions. This initiative has sparked varied reactions across the country, with many parents and…

Belgium to close Mali embassy by 2026

diplomatic update Belgium confirms permanent closure of its embassy in Mali by June 2026 The Belgian government has announced its decision to withdraw its permanent diplomatic presence from Mali, with…

French agent handed 20-year sentence in Mali amid diplomatic tensions

A Malian court has delivered a harsh verdict against a French intelligence officer, who was detained in Bamako nearly a year ago. On Friday, the man—accused of endangering state security—was…

Mali condamne un diplomate français à 20 ans pour espionnage

Mali: un diplomate français condamné à 20 ans de prison pour atteinte à la sûreté de l’État Un policier malien patrouille devant le Campement Kangaba, un complexe touristique près de…

Mali: french intelligence operative handed 20-year prison term

A French national, apprehended in August 2025 by Mali’s military junta and accused of plotting against state institutions, has been convicted by the specialized anti-terrorism court’s criminal chamber. Malian judicial…

Medi1 TV gains official broadcast license in Mali

Media Landscape Medi1 TV secures official broadcast authorization in Mali Long-established in Mali through its FM radio presence in Bamako, Medi1 TV now expands its reach with official television broadcast…

Mali intelligence officer handed 20-year sentence after year-long detention

Mali: intelligence officer receives two-decade sentence after 12 months behind bars A former officer of Mali’s DGSE has been sentenced to two decades in prison following a year-long detention. The…

Mali offers 2 billion cfa for jihadist leader iyad ag ghaly

Mali places multi-million CFA bounty on Iyad Ag Ghaly and allied jihadist commanders Mali’s transitional authorities have announced a landmark financial incentive program targeting key figures within the Jama’at Nusrat…

Burkina Faso terror attack exposes urgent need for regional military cooperation

The heart of the Bam province in Burkina Faso trembled under the weight of a brutal dawn assault on Sabcé this past Friday. The military outpost, a critical node in…