In the heart of Mali, communities face an invisible siege. The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has weaponized blockades, choking off supply routes, sealing off farmlands, and halting market activity. The goal isn’t conquest—it’s suffocation. In towns like Marébougou, Saye, and Kori-Maoundé, residents are caught between desperation and compromise, navigating hunger, […]
Month: June 2026
Bénin’s president wadagni visits Niamey, signalling potential diplomatic thaw with Niger
Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni touched down in Niamey on Tuesday, commencing an official visit poised to potentially mend and normalize relations between Bénin and Niger. These ties have been severely strained since the military takeover in Niger in July 2023. Upon his arrival in the Nigerien capital, the Béninois head of state received a welcome […]
Benin’s ecological commitment: youth lead the charge in reforestation efforts
Bénin is significantly advancing its policy for restoring forest landscapes. This Monday, June 1, 2026, the Hêkandji Public Primary School in the commune of Tori-Bossito served as the focal point for the 42nd observance of the National Tree Day. This pivotal event officially inaugurated the national reforestation campaign for the 2026-2027 period. This year’s celebration, […]
Morocco prioritises humanitarian initiatives in African foreign policy
The Kingdom of Morocco has reaffirmed its commitment to placing humanitarian intervention at the very centre of its continental diplomacy. During a high-level session of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council, Mohamed Arrouchi, the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom to the AU and the UNECA, explained that this strategic focus is a direct […]
EU injects €348 million into Morocco’s water security drive
European Union officials alongside key European development agencies formalized a landmark funding agreement in Rabat, channeling €348 million—approximately 3.7 billion Moroccan dirhams—into Morocco’s nationwide water infrastructure initiative. The landmark accord was signed at the Ministry of Equipment and Water headquarters, with Nizar Baraka, the country’s Minister of Equipment and Water, joining forces with the European […]
The constitutional council examines ousmane sonko’s national assembly status
The Constitutional Council of Senegal is currently undertaking a thorough review concerning the potential reinstatement of Ousmane Sonko to the National Assembly. This pivotal deliberation unfolds amidst fervent objections from opposition groups, who are actively contesting the legality of his standing. The unfolding situation highlights significant questions surrounding the balance of power within the government […]
Shocking video surfaces in Cameroon radio host murder trial
In a deeply unsettling turn of proceedings, the ongoing trial surrounding the murder of Martinez Zogo, a prominent Cameroonian radio host whose lifeless body was discovered in January 2023, has taken a harrowing new direction. On June 1, 2026, the military court in Yaoundé witnessed the unprecedented projection of a graphic video depicting the final […]
Mali and Burkina Faso strengthen security and diplomatic ties amid armed threats
In response to escalating armed threats along their shared borders and a growing influx of displaced Burkinabè civilians into Malian territory, Mali and Burkina Faso are intensifying their security and diplomatic collaboration. The latest initiative follows a high-level meeting in Bamako on May 31, where Burkina Faso’s Minister of Security, Mahamadou Sana, engaged in strategic […]
Prime Minister Al Aminou Lo’s inaugural address signals national unity amidst political shifts
Prime Minister Al Aminou Lo’s inaugural address signals national unity amidst political shifts During his inaugural address, Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo underscored the critical importance of a government focused on the public good, while also making a point to acknowledge prior discussions with Ousmane Sonko. This particular emphasis highlights underlying political dynamics and […]
Senegal’s new government unveiled without ousmane sonko’s party
Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Amine Mohamed Lô has officially announced the formation of a new Senegalese government, comprising 30 members. Notably, the cabinet does not include any representatives from PASTEF-Les Patriotes, the party holding a majority in the National Assembly. This executive reorganization emerges amidst a significant national political realignment in Senegal, characterized by the […]
Gabon: clarifying presidential power amid national debate
The national debate on Gabon‘s sovereignty has taken a fresh turn as Nadia Christelle Koye, a prominent Gabonese political figure, stepped out of her usual silence to challenge what she calls a deliberate muddying of the waters surrounding the president’s constitutional powers. Her intervention arrives at a pivotal moment for Libreville, as the capital works […]
JNIM accuses malian forces and africa corps of civilian abuses in niono
On May 31, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) issued a statement directly accusing the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) and their Russian allies, Africa Corps, of carrying out executions against Peul villagers within the Niono circle. This latest development once again draws critical attention to the precarious situation of civilian populations […]