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Mali confronts security crisis: minister visits bandiagara victims after deadly attack

In a significant move to address the escalating Mali security crisis, a high-level government delegation, spearheaded by the Minister of State for Reconciliation, Peace, and National Cohesion, General Ismaël Wagué, arrived in Bandiagara, central Mali, on Monday, May 11, 2026. This crucial visit followed a devastating terrorist attack on May 6, which targeted the communities […]

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Togo: withdrawal of a traditional chief’s recognition fuels chefferie tensions

The Togo is currently experiencing significant unrest following the alleged withdrawal of official recognition granted to Togbui Adjikou Lanklivi I, paramount chief of the Adakpamé Kpota-Colas district in Lomé’s Golfe 1 municipality. This decision, though not yet officially confirmed, has ignited heated discussions across customary, administrative, and political circles, blending legal debates, protocol concerns, and […]

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Niger braces for harsh 2026 rainy season risks from covacc alerts

As the rainy season approaches, Niger’s authorities are sounding urgent warnings. The Operational Centre for Monitoring, Alerting and Crisis Management (COVACC) is highlighting severe risks of livestock losses and infrastructure damage linked to the first storms expected across the country’s agropastoral belt. On May 11, 2026, the COVACC—under the Nigerien Ministry of Interior—urged communities, especially […]

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Côte d’Ivoire’s electoral commission dissolved: paving the way for peaceful polls

The Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) in Côte d’Ivoire, which had consistently been a central point of political friction and an enduring source of disagreement between the executive branch and opposition parties, has now been officially dissolved. This pivotal announcement was made on May 6 by government spokesperson Amadou Coulibaly. He declared that this action “will […]

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Regional transit Cameroon’s corridors gain momentum with N’Djamena forum

Le 11 May 2026, N’Djamena became the epicenter of regional transit discussions as logistics and transport stakeholders from Cameroon, Chad, and the Central African Republic convened for the fifth tripartite forum. The gathering focused on enhancing trade fluidity through Cameroonian ports, addressing logistical bottlenecks, and fostering economic integration across Central Africa. Over two days, government […]

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Tchad Cameroun and central african republic discuss trade corridor at N’Djamena forum

Tchad, Cameroun and central african republic unite to boost transcamerounais trade corridor N’Djamena is hosting the 5th tripartite forum bringing together Tchad, Cameroun and the Central African Republic to address challenges in regional transit and commerce. The event, which kicked off on May 11, 2026, has drawn high-level officials including the Director General of Tchad’s […]