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 […]
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Russia’s Africa corps expands military influence in malian conflict
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 […]
Africa corps: Russia’s shadowy paramilitary force reshaping Mali’s conflict
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. […]
Yéhvann Diouf’s rollercoaster season: from CAN hero to Nice goalkeeper dilemma
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 […]
Niger’s minister Mohamed Toumba demands security assurances from Benin’s Romuald Wadagni
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 […]
Three international fugitives captured in Bénin by Interpol Cotonou
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 transformation reduces medical evacuations abroad
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 […]
Niger healthcare transformation: reducing foreign medical evacuations
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 […]
Kemi Seba’s arrest in South Africa: extradition battle with Benin explained
The fate of Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi, widely recognized as Kemi Seba, is now in the hands of South African courts in Pretoria. The leader of the Pan-Africanist NGO Urgences Panafricanistes was arrested on April 13, 2026, during an intelligence-led operation in a shopping center. This incident has sparked a high-stakes judicial standoff between […]
Kemi Seba faces extradition to Benin on national security charges
The legal predicament of Kemi Seba intensifies as Benin formally requests his extradition. Following his apprehension in South Africa for violations of immigration law, activist Kemi Seba is now confronting a more severe legal challenge. The government of Benin has initiated proceedings to secure his extradition, citing outstanding arrest warrants related to charges of terrorism […]
The weight of an image: documenting Mali’s humanitarian crisis
The humanitarian situation in Mali has reached a critical point, with 6.4 million individuals now dependent on aid and protection. More than 400,000 people, primarily women and children, are internally displaced. The nation is also grappling with a severe food crisis affecting 1.5 million people, while an additional 1.5 million children under the age of […]
Tanzania’s post-election violence report faces criticism over death toll
The Tanzanian government’s official commission has released a long-awaited report on the post-election unrest that erupted following the October 29, 2025 presidential vote. Six months after the violence, authorities in Dar es Salaam disclosed a death toll of 518, a figure that has been met with immediate skepticism from opposition groups and human rights organizations, […]











