In-depth English analysis and breaking news from the heart of West Africa's Sahel region.
In Lomé, Togo is placing renewed emphasis on its national archives, even as government agencies accelerate their digital transformation. Experts and state officials convened in the capital for International Archives Day, engaging in crucial discussions on the pivotal role archives play in safeguarding fundamental rights, preserving collective historical memory, and enhancing public sector governance. Far […]
Two years after the Sahel alliance’s formation, tangible progress remains elusive The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, was established to strengthen regional sovereignty and foster cooperation. While its leaders, including Captain Ibrahim Traoré, champion the alliance as a strategic and political triumph, skepticism persists among those seeking concrete outcomes. […]
Sud-Kivu: Twirwaneho and M23/AFC-M23 seize Point Zéro, a key FARDC and FDNB stronghold Minembwe, July 6, 2026 — The armed group Twirwaneho, alongside the M23/AFC-M23 faction of the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC-M23), has declared control over Point Zéro, a critical military position in the Itombwe highlands, Mwenga territory, South Kivu. The coalition claims this base […]
Bamako’s fragile grip on power crumbles under rebel advances and mercenary alliance BAMAKO / ANEFIF — The Malian junta’s relentless effort to portray itself as a sovereign and stable authority is collapsing under the weight of battlefield defeats, rebel resurgence, and the humanitarian toll of its Russian mercenary alliance. This stark assessment comes not from […]
The week spanning from June 29 to July 5, 2026, in Burkina Faso unfolded with a series of government-led initiatives, policy decisions, and notable events spanning security, economy, culture, and sports. Institutional and national development initiatives Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo inaugurated the Orientation Council of the Institute of Black Peoples (IPN-Farafina). This strategic […]
A fierce competition of denigration and escalating invective appears to have been unleashed from within the Algerian corridors of power, driven by a singular obsession: Morocco. Some discerning Algerian voices, critical of this intensifying phenomenon, assert that this openly embraced and nurtured posture of animosity, championed by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration, is a relatively recent […]
The West African nation of Burkina Faso, under the leadership of military junta chief Ibrahim Traoré, declared its decision to sever diplomatic relations with Paris last Friday. Ibrahim Traore, le 10 mai 2025, à Moscou ( AFP / ANGELOS TZORTZINIS ) All French diplomatic personnel stationed in Burkina Faso have now returned home, having departed […]
With the planned July 8 protest by the Article 64 coalition for constitutional order (C64) now postponed, opposition leaders and religious representatives have converged in Bujumbura for high-stakes political consultations. These discussions, led by Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye—who also holds the rotating presidency of the African Union—aim to address the deepening political, security, and institutional […]
Arsenal’s preparations for the 2026-2027 Premier League title defense face a significant setback as Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, and Eberechi Eze will miss the club’s opening pre-season fixtures. The quartet, all current England internationals, are bound by mandatory post-tournament rest protocols following their involvement in the recent World Cup campaign. Mandatory rest period […]
Diplomatic incident erupts after Moroccan flag desecration in Aubervilliers The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in France has officially lodged a complaint with French authorities following incidents of flag desecration and verbal aggression against Moroccan supporters in Aubervilliers. The events unfolded immediately after the Morocco-Canada 2026 World Cup match concluded. In an official statement, […]
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) have declared a decisive turnaround, asserting full control over conflict-affected regions targeted by the Azawad Liberation Front in the north and the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda affiliate, in central and southern Mali. intense clashes in northeast Mali In an official statement, FAMA confirmed that fighting […]
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) have declared they have seized back the initiative and restored stability across all zones targeted by attacks carried out by the Azawad Liberation Front in the north and the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims, affiliated with Al-Qaeda, in central and southern Mali. intense clashes unfold amid military […]