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Africa Corps, the Kremlin’s latest covert military branch, has been forced to withdraw from Kidal, a strategic stronghold in northern Mali, following intense clashes with a coalition of Islamist militants and Tuareg rebels. The withdrawal marks a rare setback for the Russian paramilitary group, which has steadily expanded its influence across the Sahel over the […]
Late last week, a dramatic shift unfolded in Mali’s volatile east, where Tuareg rebels seized control of Kidal—a key stronghold held for years by Africa Corps, Moscow’s most covert military branch in Africa. While this withdrawal marks a tactical retreat, it does little to diminish the Kremlin’s strategic influence in the Sahel region. The sudden […]
Yéhvann Diouf, the Senegalese goalkeeper who joined Nice last summer, is reflecting on a season of extremes — from triumph on the African stage to personal setbacks in Ligue 1. From CAN glory to club uncertainty Diouf’s journey kicked off with high drama. He was a key figure in Senegal’s CAN 2025 campaign — a […]
The Situation. In a comprehensive interview spanning over two hours on Niger’s national broadcaster (RTN), General Mohamed Toumba, the Minister of the Interior and Minister of State, addressed critical issues regarding the regional security landscape. As Niger grapples with escalating insurgent activity, particularly within the Tillabéry zone, the General reinforced the military leadership’s long-standing grievances […]
As part of a broader initiative to combat transnational organized crime, the Republican Police of Bénin have intensified efforts to dismantle criminal networks and track down individuals fleeing justice. The primary objective of these operations is to ensure that Bénin does not become a sanctuary for those wanted by international authorities. Between April 13 and […]
Niger’s healthcare revolution: local treatment gains ground over foreign evacuations Niger is gradually shifting its healthcare strategy from relying on foreign medical evacuations to building local capabilities. This strategic pivot is being championed by the Minister of Public Health and Hygiene, Colonel-Major Garba Hakimi, who aims to strengthen the country’s medical infrastructure to handle more […]
Niger’s healthcare transformation reduces medical evacuations abroad Niger is undergoing a healthcare revolution that may soon make medical evacuations abroad a rarity rather than a necessity. Under the leadership of Health and Public Hygiene Minister Colonel-Major Garba Hakimi, the country is prioritizing the development of its domestic medical infrastructure to handle complex cases locally. The […]
The fate of Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi, widely recognized as Kemi Seba, is now in the hands of South African courts in Pretoria. The leader of the Pan-Africanist NGO Urgences Panafricanistes was arrested on April 13, 2026, during an intelligence-led operation in a shopping center. This incident has sparked a high-stakes judicial standoff between […]
Following the official confirmation of the presidential election results from April 12, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron sent a formal message to the newly elected leader of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni. In this diplomatic correspondence dated April 24, the French head of state extended his best wishes for the upcoming term. Macron emphasized the importance of […]
The legal predicament of Kemi Seba intensifies as Benin formally requests his extradition. Following his apprehension in South Africa for violations of immigration law, activist Kemi Seba is now confronting a more severe legal challenge. The government of Benin has initiated proceedings to secure his extradition, citing outstanding arrest warrants related to charges of terrorism […]
The humanitarian situation in Mali has reached a critical point, with 6.4 million individuals now dependent on aid and protection. More than 400,000 people, primarily women and children, are internally displaced. The nation is also grappling with a severe food crisis affecting 1.5 million people, while an additional 1.5 million children under the age of […]
ArtsMali “Avant de déclencher mon appareil photo, je mesure le poids de chaque image” To play this audio please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video ArtsMali Konstanze Fischer 24/04/202624 avril 2026 Rencontre, cette semaine, avec le photographe malien Tiécoura N’Daou. Son exposition intitulée “Mali regards personnels sur la […]