Mali security: authorities allege assassination plot against transitional president

In Bamako, a fragile calm persists following the violent clashes of April 25, which left General Sadio Camara, the second-in-command of Mali’s military regime, dead. The Malian Armed Forces have…

Mali’s transition faces alleged assassination plot amid regional media tensions

The capital city of Bamako remains under a fragile calm following the violent incidents that unfolded on April 25, leaving General Sadio Camara, a key figure in the military regime,…

Mali security crisis latest developments in Bamako and Ouagadougou

The streets of Bamako remain tense following the April 25 attacks that claimed the life of General Sadio Camara, the second-in-command of Mali’s military leadership. Authorities have now detailed the…

Tchad bishops urge dialogue to resolve national crisis

Chadian military personnel stationed near Lake Chad – illustrative photo  (AFP or licensors) Tchad bishops urge inclusive dialogue to resolve political crisis In a statement released Tuesday, May 6, Chad’s…

Senegal’s roadmap for the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations

Senegal’s roadmap for the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations The young talents of Sénégal are preparing for the upcoming U17 Africa Cup of Nations, set to take place in…

Niger adopts digital payments for polio vaccination campaigns

Niger adopts digital payments for polio vaccination campaigns The Niger National Polio Immunization Days held in April 2026 marked a significant shift in how health workers and community vaccinators were…

How west africa’s instability reshapes Nigeria’s security challenges

Nigeria’s security landscape is being redrawn by Sahelian turmoil Nigeria isn’t merely observing the crisis unfolding in Mali—it’s deeply entangled in it. The escalating violence in Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger,…

Mali’s isolation from ECOWAS: why the Sahel needs regional unity against terror

In the shifting sands of West African geopolitics, timing separates bold leadership from reckless abandonment. The decision by the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, all…

Patrice Talon honored by Benin’s Vodun community as Hounon d’honneur

The President of the Republic of Bénin, Patrice Talon, has been honored with a rare distinction for a sitting head of state. On May 2, 2026, the Beninese Vodun community…

Tragedy in Doungouro: civilians caught between terrorists and militia violence

On Monday, May 4, 2026, the village of Doungouro, located in the Tillabéri region, became the site of a double catastrophe. Following a lethal raid by the État Islamique au…

AI-powered water purification transforming Benin’s water crisis

In the bustling city of Cotonou, a groundbreaking innovation is emerging from an unlikely source: a startup called SSaFE. Spearheaded by chemical engineer Marielle Agbahoungbata, this venture is redefining how…

Senegal president diomaye faye asserts authority over sonko amid rising tensions

In a dramatic shift from the earlier narrative of unity, Senegal’s political landscape is witnessing a defining moment as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko navigate a…