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On May 31, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) issued a statement directly accusing the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) and their Russian allies, Africa Corps, of carrying out executions against Peul villagers within the Niono circle. This latest development once again draws critical attention to the precarious situation of civilian populations […]

The sudden closure of the border crossing between Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Gisenyi in Rwanda has sent shockwaves through local economies, leaving small-scale traders scrambling to adapt to the new reality. Local traders bear the brunt of border shutdown For years, Jacques Safari, a street vendor in Goma, relied on […]

PolitiqueNiger economic fallout from the Bénin-Niger border closure Despite various workaround strategies, including rerouting through Nigeria, traders and transporters report substantial financial losses and a significant slowdown in economic activities due to the ongoing border closure. The extended closure of the border between Bénin and Niger, a direct consequence of the military coup on July […]

A large-scale joint military endeavor, executed by Nigerian and Beninese forces, has resulted in the neutralization of over 500 terrorists within the Babanna border region, situated in Nigeria’s Niger State. This five-day offensive, significantly bolstered by local vigilance committees, powerfully demonstrates the efficacy of a shared security approach. While this triumph is shadowed by the […]

In an unprecedented move, the city of Bordeaux has set a new precedent in the restitution of African cultural heritage. On June 1st, 2026, municipal authorities officially declined a bequest of 53 artworks originally sourced from multiple African nations, currently housed in the reserves and galleries of the Musée d’Aquitaine. Rather than an act of […]

Tchad Tchad : le ministre de la Sécurité face aux sénateurs sur l’insécurité Le ministre de la Sécurité publique du Tchad, Ali Ahmat Aghabache, a répondu aux préoccupations des sénateurs concernant la persistance de l’insécurité et des violences, en détaillant les causes et les mesures prises. Alwihda Info 02 juin 2026 — 4 min de […]

Fresh from their intense clash in the Champions League final this past Saturday, where Paris Saint-Germain emerged victorious over Arsenal in a thrilling penalty shootout (1-1, 4-3 on penalties), the two European giants are now set to renew their rivalry on a different battleground: the summer transfer market. Both the squad led by Luis Enrique […]

The examination of the draft law governing the organization of a referendum has exposed deep divisions between the majority and opposition blocs in Kinshasa. Tensions reached a peak during the plenary session on May 27, highlighted by the walkout of deputies from the Ensemble pour la République group, the main opposition force. The proposed legislation, […]

Freshly sworn in as President of the Republic of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni embarked on a simultaneous diplomatic mission to Niamey and Ouagadougou on June 2. This inaugural foreign visit marks the start of a broader West African tour aimed at reshaping regional partnerships. Invested on May 24 in Cotonou, Wadagni succeeds Patrice Talon with a […]

The security situation in Mali, particularly in Bamako, remains tense as civilians bear the brunt of a blockade that has crippled daily life. Étienne Fakaba Sissoko, spokesperson for the Coalition des Forces pour la République (CFR), argues that such a strategy inflicts suffering rather than resolves the crisis. «This blockade doesn’t work—it only deepens the […]

The Republic of Bénin is positioning itself as a stable gateway to West Africa’s vast market, according to Foreign Minister Corinne Amori Brunet, who shared her vision during a recent meeting with South Korean officials in Séoul. Strategic advantages beyond resources Speaking on the sidelines of the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers’ Forum, Brunet emphasized that while […]