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Nearly a dozen Nigerien troops lost their lives in a brutal dawn attack by Boko Haram insurgents near the strategically vital town of N’Guigmi, situated in the Diffa region of southeastern Niger. The assault, which unfolded on Friday morning, targeted a military outpost just outside the city, leaving the local security apparatus reeling. N’Guigmi: a […]
On August 1, 2026, the President of the Republic of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, delivered a national address to mark the country’s Independence Day celebrations. At the heart of his official speech, the Head of State extended his deepest gratitude to the Defense and Security Forces (FDS), whose unwavering commitment safeguards the nation’s peace and sovereignty. […]
An ambush by the Boko Haram extremist group has left a grim toll on Niger’s military forces. Ten soldiers stationed near N’Guigmi in the southeastern Diffa region were killed in the predawn attack on Friday, local sources confirmed on Saturday. The assault targeted a garrison town strategically positioned along the Lake Chad basin, a volatile […]
Niger: deadly boko haram assault claims soldiers’ lives near N’Guigmi A military presence in the Diffa region of Niger. Approximately ten Nigerien soldiers lost their lives on Friday during a jihadist attack on a military outpost situated near N’Guigmi, within the Diffa region. The attack on the military outpost Boko Haram militants targeted a position […]
La Coalition nationale républicaine (CNR) vient d’ouvrir un front politique frontal contre le pouvoir en place au Gabon. Dans une sortie remarquée, la formation cible directement le président de la transition, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, qu’elle accuse de multiplier les décisions contradictoires et de trahir l’esprit initial du changement institutionnel amorcé après la chute d’Ali […]
JOJ Dakar 2026 : le Sénégal et la France renforcent leur coopération sécuritaire à trois mois des Jeux Actus. À trois mois des Jeux olympiques de la jeunesse Dakar 2026, le Sénégal et la France intensifient leur coopération en matière de sécurité. Les ministres de l’Intérieur des deux pays ont échangé sur les préparatifs de […]
The king’s enduring words that forged an unbreakable sino-moroccan bond Decades ago, a single speech delivered in New York reshaped the diplomatic landscape between Morocco and China—a moment Beijing has never erased from memory. In 1960, King Hassan II, then still crown prince, addressed the United Nations General Assembly with a message that went beyond […]
Mamadou Sangaré’s meteoric rise continues as the talented Malian midfielder departs RC Lens with a high-profile transfer to Brentford FC. The former Rapid Wien signing, who arrived in France last summer, has inked a five-year deal with the English club, marking a historic milestone as Brentford’s most expensive recruitment to date. During his single season […]
new equipment boosts Mali security forces operational readiness Twenty new vehicles and specialized units handed over to strengthen Mali’s security apparatus through national funding. National funding delivers critical logistical upgrade The Ministry of Security and Civil Protection has bolstered Mali’s security infrastructure by distributing twenty vehicles and specialized equipment, fully financed by national resources. The […]
A growing number of residents in Bamako are turning to organic markets that prioritize short supply chains and ethical trade. At the forefront of this movement is the Réseau solidaire en agroécologie paysanne et citoyenne (Resapac), a grassroots initiative that has been connecting Malian producers and consumers for over a decade. Building a sustainable food […]
The tragic disappearance of Martinez Zogo, a prominent Cameroonian journalist, continues to reverberate through the nation’s judicial and media circles. Recent courtroom proceedings have brought forward pivotal testimony that sheds new light on the circumstances surrounding his case. Among the most compelling statements came from Colonel Otoulou, whose revelations have intensified scrutiny over the investigation’s […]
Gabon’s partnership with Karpowership, a subsidiary of Turkish conglomerate Karadeniz Holding specialising in floating power plants, has sparked intense debate over budget efficiency and industrial strategy. Official records show Libreville pays roughly 1.8 billion Central African francs monthly for a theoretical capacity of 150 megawatts, yet actual delivered power hovers between 80 and 90 megawatts. […]