Jnim’s siege tightens around Bamako as Manantali power plant hit

The jihadist group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (Jnim), affiliated with al-Qaeda, has escalated its blockade around Mali’s capital, Bamako, over the weekend. At least ten buses were set ablaze…

Escalating jihadist blockade tightens grip on Bamako and Manantali

The jihadist group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), affiliated with al-Qaeda, has intensified its blockade of Bamako, Mali’s capital, over the past weekend. At least a dozen buses were…

Mali jihadists intensify Bamako blockade and strike manantali dam

In Mali, the blockade enforced by the Jnim, an al-Qaïda-affiliated jihadist group, has escalated dramatically over the weekend. At least a dozen buses were torched along the critical Ségou-Bamako corridor,…

Escalating jihadist blockade grips Bamako and targets Mali’s power grid

In Mali, the stranglehold imposed by the Jnim, an al-Qaïda-linked jihadist faction, has reached a new intensity. Over the past weekend, at least a dozen passenger buses were torched along…

JNIM escalates blockade around Bamako and targets Manantali dam in Mali

The JNIM, an al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadist group operating in Mali, has significantly escalated its blockade around Bamako, crippling the capital’s economic lifelines. Over the weekend, militants set fire to at least…

Senegal’s industrial output surges 23.9% in september 2025

The Senegalese industrial sector is proving to be a key driver of economic growth. Recent economic data reveals a remarkable 23.9% year-on-year increase in industrial production for September 2025, reinforcing…

Senegal’s debt strategy rejects restructuring in favor of sovereign management

Senegal has firmly established its position at the highest level of government. El Malick Ndiaye, President of the National Assembly, used a meeting in Dakar on Monday to emphatically reject…

How to watch RC Lens vs PSG: live stream, lineups, and match odds

This article contains affiliate links. Our analysis remains independent. Please gamble responsibly, 18+. The title race in Ligue 1 is reaching its climax as PSG holds a six-point advantage over…

Senegal politics: navigating leadership under Sonko’s shadow

By Mawunyo Hermann Boko and Marième Soumaré (in Dakar) Published on May 12, 2026 Reading time: 8 minutes. Under the watchful eye of Ousmane Sonko, Senegal’s political landscape is witnessing…

Morocco submits defense in Senegal can 2025 appeal case

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has formally submitted its defense to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) in response to the appeal filed by the Senegalese Football Federation…

Dangerous swell alert along Senegal’s coastline

Dangerous swell alert along Senegal’s coastline The National Agency of Civil Aviation and Meteorology (ANACIM) has issued a dangerous swell warning for Senegal’s coastal areas, accompanied by strong winds. Mariners…

Chad-central african republic joint forces bolster border security efforts

Military authorities from Chad and the Central African Republic are stepping up joint security measures along their shared border. A high-level coordination meeting, led by Brigadier General Moubarak Abakar Nassour…