Chad honours next generation of GEMIA military children

Chad Chad honours next generation of GEMIA military children The GEMIA celebrated the induction of its 6th cohort of Enfants de Troupe while recognizing top-performing cadets in a high-profile ceremony…

Bénin and Togo strengthen ties through high-level diplomatic visit

Bénin and Togo deepen partnership amid rising regional cooperation A landmark visit on June 3rd marked a turning point in Bénin–Togo relations, as officials from both nations emphasized a shared…

Senegal political tensions escalate as opposition leader rejects new government

The political rift between Ousmane Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has now reached its peak. During a press briefing held in Dakar on Tuesday, the former Prime Minister outlined…

Strategic return of France Gabon relations

Politics France and Gabon: A Strategic Reengagement 81 No comment Libreville, June 4, 2026 — The upcoming state visit of Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema to France on July…

Massive demolitions near Niamey airport to bolster security against jihadist threats

In Kobontafa, a densely populated neighborhood bordering Niamey‘s international airport, residents are hurriedly dismantling their homes before the impending demolitions. Roofs, doors, and windows are being stripped down as authorities…

Mali and World Bank collaborate to transform national education system

The government of Mali is entering a decisive new phase of collaboration with the World Bank to fortify the national education sector. This initiative is designed to tackle the significant…

Gabonese leader warns against partisan misuse of transition mandate

In a significant break from months of silence, prominent Gabonese figure Dieudonné Minlama Mintogo has issued a strong warning to the country’s new leadership. Speaking exclusively to the press, he…

Mali offers bounties for jihadist leaders after deadly attacks

The Malian junta has escalated its fight against terrorism by placing a bounty on the heads of key jihadist figures, including the leader of the Group for Support of Islam…

Mali government offers rewards for top jihadist and rebel leaders

Iyad Ag Ghaly, a former Tuareg rebel and Malian diplomat, now heads the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), a coalition formed in 2017 that has become a dominant force…

Political shift in Senegal as ou smane sonko breaks with government

The political landscape in Senegal is undergoing significant changes, with opposition leader Ousmane Sonko at the center of a new phase marked by a decisive break from the government. Political…

Togo and United States strengthen ties over local governance and decentralization

Strengthening the partnership between Togo and the United States regarding local governance, decentralization, and social harmony was the primary focus of a high-level meeting in Lomé. The Minister of Territorial…

Gabon and Guinea strengthen diplomatic ties with new ambassador’s visit

Conakry welcomed a new chapter in bilateral relations this week as Persis Lionel Essono Ondo, Gabon’s newly appointed extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador, presented his credentials to Morissanda Kouyaté, Guinea’s Minister…