Rabat desalination plant: Veolia and Morocco resume talks The French multinational Veolia and Morocco’s Ministry of the Interior have reignited discussions on the Rabat desalination plant, a strategic project with…
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Us considers military action against jihadists in Mali
US weighs military response to JNIM in Mali amid security crisis The Trump administration is exploring the possibility of a US military intervention targeting the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin…
Rising xenophobia in Senegal amid intensified foreigner checks
Amadou Bangoura, a 30-year-old Beninese student, will never forget that evening. It was nearly 10 p.m. when he left his gym in the Liberté 6 district of Dakar after another…
Human rights groups highlight digital militia targeting journalists in Burkina Faso
Human rights advocates have raised concerns about a coordinated digital campaign allegedly orchestrated to intimidate and silence journalists covering Burkina Faso’s evolving political landscape. The allegations center on a network…
Niger South Africa security partnership deepens
Niamey, July 22, 2026 — A high-level diplomatic engagement unfolded today in Niamey as Niger’s Minister of State for Interior, Public Security, and Territorial Administration hosted a significant delegation from…
Suspect death of young Togolese dancer in France sparks outrage
France, July 22, 2026 – The tragic death of Thomas, a young Togolese dancer who had been living in France for about six months, has sent shockwaves through the Togolese…
Morocco and Benin strengthen ties with 14 new strategic agreements
A historic milestone has been reached in the partnership between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Benin. On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, high-level delegations from both nations convened…
Russia appoints new ambassador to Benin
Moscow has appointed a new envoy to Cotonou. President Vladimir Poutine signed a decree on July 21, 2026, naming Mikhail Alekseïevitch Golovanov as Russia’s ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to the…
Bénin and Ghana back Morocco’s Western Sahara autonomy plan
Bénin and Ghana back Morocco’s Western Sahara autonomy plan Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita secured backing from Benin and Ghana for the country’s territorial integrity. Benin and Ghana endorsed UN…
Three Sahel nations bid for CAN 2032 amid persistent security threats
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have jointly submitted a bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), positioning their candidacy as a bold step toward regional integration under…
Togo security fears rise over foreign military presence in northern region
The opposition in Lomé has voiced growing concerns over the alleged deployment of Africa Corps and Turkish military forces in the northern part of the country. These claims, which emerged…
Burkina Faso president challenges arab slave trade history and radical islam
In a bold televised address, Burkina Faso’s Head of State, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has publicly denounced centuries of Arab-led slavery imposed on African populations. His remarks, which directly confront historical…