Arrest of Soumana Idrissa Maïga, Niger newspaper director, stokes press freedom fears

The director of publication of the private daily L’Enquêteur has been arrested by security forces in the capital. With no official reason given, media professionals are on edge. On June…

Fifa shuts down Algeria-Austria match-fixing allegations

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has officially closed the book on match-fixing allegations surrounding the World Cup group-stage clash between Austria and Algeria, putting an end to weeks…

Human rights watch details grave abuses by Mali army, Russia’s africa corps alongside jihadists

A new investigation exposes a devastating pattern of violence in Mali, where the regular army, its Russian allies from Africa Corps, and Islamist insurgents have escalated attacks against civilians. Beyond…

Thousands of displaced dogons return home in central Mali

In a significant shift for communities in Mali’s central region, thousands of Dogon and Fulani families displaced by years of conflict are making their way back to their ancestral homes…

Thousands of displaced dogons and peuls return to Mali’s bankass region

Thousands of displaced dogons and peuls return to Mali’s bankass region Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. In a significant development for African current affairs,…

Mali civil abuses escalate as conflict intensifies

Civilian suffering mounts in Mali amid clashes between armed groups and state forces Human rights monitors have documented a surge in violence against non-combatants in Mali following coordinated attacks in…

Yan Diomandé pourrait signer au PSG plus vite que prévu

Le dossier Yan Diomandé au PSG connaît une accélération inattendue. Alors que Liverpool semblait en pole position avec deux offres dépassant les 100 millions d’euros, l’ailier ivoirien du RB Leipzig…

Gabon’s trade surplus reaches $6.9 billion in 2025 amid global challenges

In 2025, Gabon achieved a trade surplus of $6.9 billion, defying global economic headwinds that included declining trade volumes, volatile oil prices, and disrupted maritime routes. This outcome underscores the…

Senegal’s public broadcaster faces backlash over constitutional debate coverage

The decision by Senegal’s public broadcaster, RTS 1, to withhold live coverage of the constitutional reform debate has ignited sharp criticism across social media platforms. As citizens voice their concerns…

Dr Congo’s ebola crisis: continental support mobilizes

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to grapple with a persistent Ebola virus epidemic. Since its emergence in mid-May, the outbreak has registered 1,203 confirmed cases, tragically resulting in…

Bénin harnesses youth potential for national artificial intelligence strategy

On June 27, 2026, Bénin marked a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey, firmly establishing its youth as the primary catalyst for its ambitious artificial intelligence (AI) agenda. The…