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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 […]
In Ouagadougou, on Saturday, June 6, 2026, members of the Union of Public Pharmaceutical Depot Managers and Cashiers of Burkina Faso convened for their sixth general assembly, once again appealing to authorities regarding their challenging working conditions. Their primary demand centers on the adoption of an official status for a profession they deem indispensable to […]
Washington has imposed financial and legal sanctions on two key figures from armed factions operating in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), citing their involvement in severe human rights abuses and attacks targeting civilian populations. targeted sanctions against commanders accused of atrocities The U.S. Department of State announced the measures against Gustave Kubwayo, a […]
COMPLICATIONS Mali supply corridors hit by disruptions from Senegal, Morocco and Guinea Transport Challenges on multiple corridors serving Mali are reshaping the habits of regional transporters. Beyond calls to suspend certain routes and concerns voiced by professional associations, disruptions on trade arteries are now impacting freight costs, delivery times, and the organisation of logistics chains […]
Benin has achieved a landmark milestone in its public financial governance, establishing itself as a leading international benchmark for budget transparency, as evidenced by the latest Open Budget Survey results. This remarkable achievement stems from profound structural reforms and the extensive digitalization of its financial operations, culminating in a triple distinction: Securing the top position […]
The Ténéré, a vast and mesmerizing expanse of sand, conceals a grim reality beneath its beauty. In northern Niger, yet another year of human tragedy unfolds, unseen and unheard by the Western world. While the Mediterranean’s treacherous waters dominate headlines, the perilous Sahara crossing emerges as an equally deadly journey for thousands of migrants seeking […]
Malian court convicts French intelligence officer, Paris condemns ‘unfounded’ charges Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. Diplomatic Tensions – A French intelligence operative, who held diplomatic status and had been detained in Bamako for nearly ten months, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for “undermining state security.” On […]