The maritime security landscape of Senegal is undergoing a significant transformation. Following the withdrawal of French forces from its territory in 2024, Dakar is now turning to Turkey to enhance the protection of its coastal waters. This strategic shift, championed by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, underscores a broader reconfiguration of […]
Mali strikes major blow to jihadist networks with drone strike on key JNIM commander The Malian Armed Forces have confirmed the elimination of a high-ranking jihadist commander linked to the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) during a precision drone strike executed on June 3 in the Mougnan area, approximately 40 kilometers […]
Congo’s top bishop opposes referendum during war The head of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (Cenco), Archbishop Fulgence Muteba, has strongly criticized the proposed constitutional referendum, calling it untimely in the current climate of conflict gripping the nation. In a rare public statement, the archbishop emphasized that holding a referendum while the country remains […]
