While observers have noted the relatively low number of Russian casualties in recent militant attacks across Mali, analysts point to several key factors behind this…
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Month: July 2026
Niger’s vision for UNOWAS reform discussed in Niamey talks
Niamey hosted high-level discussions on reshaping the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), with Nigerien authorities asserting their perspectives on the…
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C64 gives ultimatum to DRC government over dialogue deadline
C64 postpones July 22 march and sets ultimatum for inclusive dialogue The Coalition Article 64 for the defense of constitutional order (C64) has announced the…
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Kenya’s presidency targeted in major cyberattack amid rising digital threats
The official website of Kenya’s presidency faced a significant cybersecurity breach on Saturday, July 18, 2026, sending shockwaves through Nairobi’s digital infrastructure. While authorities initially…
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Ousmane Sonko pays respects to family of late Jaraaf Papa Youssou Ndoye in Ouakam
Ousmane Sonko, leader of Senegal’s Pastef party, made a solemn visit to Ouakam this week to convey his deepest sympathies to the grieving family of…
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Mali strips dual nationals of citizenship for national security threats
The transitional government of Mali has taken a decisive step in its crackdown on perceived threats to national stability. During a cabinet meeting, officials approved…
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Congo’s shadowy rulers: the untold history of its spy networks
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has always been a land of shadows, where power is seized not in the bright glare of legislative chambers…
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The shadow over the Congo river: the untold story of Congo’s spy chiefs
The shadow over the Congo River: the untold story of Congo’s spy chiefs In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), power has never been…
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Cameroon’s political uncertainty amid prolonged presidential absence
Cameroon faces institutional questions as president’s prolonged absence sparks debate Since departing Cameroon on June 7, 2026, for what was announced as a brief private…
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Mali faces escalating attacks amid security and humanitarian crisis
The JNIM strikes again: coordinated assaults rock the Mopti region On Sunday, July 19, the Mopti region in Mali became the epicenter of a meticulously…
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Bénin advances public sector careers with 1,110 promotions to 12th grade
The Bénin government has approved the financial and administrative regularization of 1,110 civil servants who were previously stuck at the eleventh grade. This long-awaited measure…
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Benin’s bold leap: kanvo and indigo textiles powering economic transformation
Cotonou’s landmark fashion event signals new era for Beninese textiles On the evening of Saturday, July 18, 2026, the Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hôtel became the…
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