How pro-AES accounts tried to manipulate the announcement of a french soldier’s death in Mali
Between July 4 and 9 in Anéfis, Mali, the national army, with support from Russian African Corps units, engaged in intense combat against terrorist factions. In the aftermath of this clash, a wave of misinformation emerged, targeting the French armed forces—despite their official withdrawal from Mali in August 2022. False narratives attempted to suggest that a French soldier had allegedly fought alongside rebels from the Front de libération de l’Azawad and the Groupe de soutien à l’islam et aux musulmans.
The commune of Abobo is in mourning following the passing of one of its most prominent political and customary leaders. Koné Gogé, widely known as Le Doyen, former mayor of Abobo, delegate of the PDCI-RDA for Abobo 2, and traditional chief of Kpafonon village, passed away on May 12, 2026, in Abidjan. This information has […]
Senegal: presidential coalition condemns ousmane sonko’s aggressive rhetoric The coalition supporting President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has voiced profound “indignation” following the latest media offensive from Ousmane Sonko, leader of Pastef. They characterized Sonko’s statements as “scandalous remarks” and “crypto-personal attacks,” asserting that such rhetoric “does not honor his function as president of the National Assembly.” […]
Tombouctou — Northern Mali continues to grapple with intense volatility. A convoy comprising Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) personnel, accompanied by Russian Africa Corps fighters, fell victim to an ambush on Wednesday near Ber, located in the Tombouctou region. Assailants reportedly initiated gunfire on the column and deployed improvised explosive devices (IEDs), a prevalent tactic employed […]
