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This past weekend marked a turning point in Mali’s escalating conflict, as rebel forces reclaimed Kidal, a strategic stronghold long held by a shadowy Russian paramilitary group. The withdrawal of Africa Corps from the region signals a shift in Moscow’s military strategy across the Sahel, even as the group maintains its influence beyond Mali’s borders. […]

Deadly clashes rocked Mali over the weekend as jihadist forces, allied with Tuareg rebels, launched coordinated assaults on strategic positions held by the ruling junta. The attacks targeted areas near Bamako, including a strike that claimed the life of Defense Minister Sadio Camara. In a significant turn of events in the country’s eastern region, rebel […]

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 […]