Two years of AES: sovereignty rhetoric vs on-the-ground reality
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…
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Sud-kivu: control of point zéro shifts to armed groups amid escalating tensions
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…
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Mali facing collapse as jihadists gain ground and junta clings to power
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…
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Week highlights in Burkina Faso from june 29 to july 5 2026
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…
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Algeria’s escalating anti-Morocco policy: a calculated political weapon
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:…
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France withdraws all diplomats as Burkina Faso severs ties
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…
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Consultations in Bujumbura to address Congo’s political crisis
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…
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Arsenal’s summer plans disrupted as four england internationals miss pre-season
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…
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Moroccan embassy files complaint over flag desecration in France
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…
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Mali military regains control in key conflict zones
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…
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Mali’s military regains momentum against armed groups in key regions
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…
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Mali’s Army Seizes Initiative in Fight Against JNIM and FLA
The Malian Army Regains Control The Malian army has announced that it has regained the initiative and control of the situation in all areas targeted…
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