French agent gets 20 years in Mali for state security crimes

Mali’s judicial system has handed down a 20-year prison sentence to a French national with diplomatic status, found guilty of state security offences. The man, identified as Yann V., has…

Lomé mobilizes for national blood donation day on june 12 2026

As the 22nd World Blood Donor Day approaches on 14 June 2026, the National Blood Transfusion Centre (CNTS) in Lomé is rallying residents of the capital and surrounding areas to…

Thousands of Burkinabè find refuge in Mali

PoliticsMali Thousands of Burkinabè find refuge in Mali In Koro, infrastructure struggles to cope with the influx, and challenges remain severe in meeting the most basic needs of these refugees.…

Death of polisario leader’s son raises stakes in western Sahara talks

The sudden passing of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, son of the former Polisario Front Secretary-General, has cast a shadow over the already fragile negotiations concerning the Western Sahara dispute. The news,…

Cameroon’s bitter succession battle: Franck Biya vs Chantal Biya

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Niger destroys over 319 kg of cocaine in Niamey incineration operation

Niamey, 7 june 2026 – Nigerien authorities have taken a decisive step in their battle against drug trafficking by incinerating a large cocaine haul seized through various operations nationwide. The…

New 40 mw power plant kicks off in N’Djamena with algerian support

The Prime Minister of Chad, Allamaye Halina, highlighted today the immense significance of the Algeria-Chad partnership, emphasizing the deep-rooted fraternal ties and expanding cooperation across key sectors. He warmly acknowledged…

BOA Niger shares surge 40% at BRVM despite profit warning

In a surprising twist on the regional stock exchange, Bank of Africa’s Niger subsidiary is bucking the financial trend. Listed on the Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM) in Abidjan,…

Algerian prime minister Sifi Ghrieb begins official visit to Chad

Algerian prime minister Sifi Ghrieb begins official visit to Chad Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb, entrusted by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, arrived in the Republic of Chad on Monday for an official…

Gabon and Madagascar deepen diplomatic ties through high-level visit

Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, the president of Madagascar, arrived in Libreville last Friday for talks with Gabon’s leader, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. The visit aims to bolster friendship and cooperation…

Cameroon and Korean industrialist forge cocoa and industrial parks deal

Cameroon and Korean industrialist forge cocoa and industrial parks deal In a strategic push to open new markets for Cameroonian cocoa through direct trade, Commerce Minister Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana…

New French ambassador defends Franco-Moroccan method at Rabat peace forum

New French ambassador defends Franco-Moroccan method at Rabat peace forum A day after presenting his credentials, Philippe Lalliot gave his first public address at the Paris Peace Forum, hosted at…