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The Nigerian military announced the successful rescue of 360 hostages on Sunday from a Boko Haram stronghold in the southern region of Borno State, located in the country’s northeast. The operation targeted the rugged Mandara Mountains, a known hideout for the insurgent group. This development comes as Abuja intensifies its counterterrorism efforts. Last month, Nigerian […]
The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) has released an in-depth study on global repercussions of escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Economic vulnerabilities exposed by Hormuz tensions A newly published collective work titled “Hormuz and the Invisible Fractures: The Price of a Distant War” examines the far-reaching consequences of the Iran-United States-Israel […]
LIBÉRATION Boko Haram frees over 400 captives in Nigeria’s Borno state More than 400 individuals, previously abducted by the jihadist group Boko Haram, have regained their freedom in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno State. Their release, which occurred earlier this year in a village within the region, was confirmed by both a local senator and a youth […]
International Nigeria: des centaines de personnes enlevées par Boko Haram ont été libérées Nigerian military forces have announced the liberation of 360 individuals held captive by Boko Haram in the country’s northeastern region. Tragically, two infants succumbed to exhaustion during their prolonged detention. Several hundred individuals, previously abducted by the jihadist group Boko Haram earlier […]
Morocco has just marked a turning point in its aviation history. Royal Air Maroc (RAM) inaugurated a groundbreaking direct route between Casablanca and Los Angeles, becoming the first African carrier to establish a non-stop connection between the continent and the U.S. Pacific coast. A milestone flight takes to the skies The inaugural service departed Mohammed […]
In a significant development in the fight against insurgency in the region, hundreds of civilians previously held captive by Boko Haram militants in Nigeria’s northeast have been freed. The release, confirmed by local authorities and community leaders, marks a critical moment in the ongoing efforts to restore safety and stability in Borno State, one of […]
Nigeria : Boko Haram libère plus de 400 femmes et enfants enlevés dans l’État de Borno Actus. Plus de 400 personnes, principalement des femmes et des enfants enlevés par Boko Haram dans le nord-est du Nigeria, ont été libérées. Les circonstances de leur remise en liberté restent inconnues. Publié le 07/06/2026 à 11h05 – Par […]
The jihadist group Boko Haram has released more than four hundred captives in northeastern Nigeria, a region where the Islamist network continues to defy federal authority despite nearly fifteen years of military campaigns. This large-scale liberation, unprecedented in recent times, occurs amidst a resurgence of activity from armed factions vying for dominance around Lake Chad. […]
During a pivotal gathering, industry leaders elected a refreshed leadership team to steer the Moroccan Water and Environmental Sanitation Association (AMEPA) for the next four years. The assembly endorsed a 27-member board of directors and a 12-member executive committee, drawing representation from both public and private stakeholders across the water sector. Delegates also convened an […]
The President of Senegal’s National Assembly and former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has secured a resounding reelection as leader of his political party, Pastef. This decisive victory sends a clear message to rivals amid ongoing political turbulence in the country. The national congress, held in Diamniadio near Dakar, brought together delegates from across the country […]
Ousmane Sonko, the Speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly and former Prime Minister, has secured a decisive re-election as leader of his party, Pastef, a move that immediately served as a stern warning to his political opponents amid the country’s ongoing political tensions. Delegates from national sections and the diaspora gathered in Diamniadio, near Dakar, for […]
The Malian junta is advancing its strategy for territorial reconquest, marking a significant escalation in its efforts. A ministerial decree, publicly released on Friday, June 5, 2026, by authorities in Bamako, has established military interest zones encompassing approximately forty forests across the nation. These areas are now exclusively reserved for operations by the Malian Armed […]