Mali’s faltering gamble with Russia’s Africa Corps strategy

Defense & Security • Strategy Mali’s faltering gamble with Russia’s Africa Corps strategy Bamako’s bold military partnership with Russia to reclaim territorial control faces mounting setbacks. Following the failure of…

Benin’s fruit export boom: how technology and logistics are reshaping agriculture

The Beninese government, under President Romuald Wadagni, is driving a sweeping modernization of the country’s fruit export sector. Two flagship initiatives—an advanced vitroplant production unit in Glo-Djigbé and a state-of-the-art…

Chad bans military attire for forestry agents amid uniform misuse

A newly issued directive from the Ministry of Environment, Fisheries, and Sustainable Development has put an immediate end to the wearing of military uniforms, insignia, and other armed forces-related gear…

Mali secures €166 million funding for Bamako north 225 kv power loop

The Malian government has finalized the financing arrangements for the Bamako North 225 kV high-voltage loop project (PBNB), securing a total investment commitment of €166 million. This critical infrastructure initiative…

Who are the tuareg and arab groups pushing for northern Mali’s independence

Who are the Tuareg and Arab groups pushing for northern Mali’s independence? The Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA), a separatist movement uniting Tuareg and Arab factions, has forged an…

L’opposition, la rue et l’Eglise pour barrer Tshisekedi

L’opposition en République démocratique du Congo (RDC) appelle à réclamer, dans la rue, la démission du président Félix Tshisekedi. Elle accuse celui-ci de vouloir modifier la Constitution pour se maintenir…

Two years of AES: bold claims meet harsh security realities in Mali

Two years after its formation, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) celebrated its second anniversary on July 6, 2026. The current president of the Confederation, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, delivered a…

Ouragahio evaluates impact of women’s empowerment initiatives

Gagnoa – The municipality of Ouragahio, led by Mayor Dr. Pierre Dacoury-Tabley, recently conducted a comprehensive review of its impactful women’s empowerment policy. This assessment occurred on Saturday, July 4,…

Gabon : la remontée du pétrole mondial ne profite pas aux caisses de l’État

La production mondiale de pétrole rebondit, mais les finances gabonaises restent sous tension Au cours de la semaine dernière, l’Organisation des pays exportateurs de pétrole a annoncé une production record…

Sénégal: la Crise Politique qui Menace la Stabilité

La rivalité entre le président Diomaye Faye et son ex-Premier ministre, Ousmane Sonko, semble avoir atteint une situation de non-retour. On est d’autant plus fondé à le penser que le…

Cameroon secures significant french development agency funding for 2025

Cameroon has emerged as a key beneficiary within the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) group’s Central African portfolio, accounting for nearly 30% of its regional commitments. The French institution’s 2025…

Psg considers yan diomandé as potential barcola replacement amidst transfer speculation

Currently making a significant impact for the French national team at the World Cup, Bradley Barcola could potentially depart Paris Saint-Germain before the summer transfer window closes. Several top Premier…