Mali facing collapse as junta’s power grip tightens

BAMAKO / ANEFIF — Beneath the carefully crafted narrative of strength and sovereignty peddled by Mali’s ruling junta, the ground realities tell a far grimmer story. A surge in large-scale

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Weekly highlights Burkina Faso june 29 july 5 2026

From June 29 to July 5, 2026, Burkina Faso experienced a week of significant government actions, institutional decisions, and cultural milestones spanning security, economy, agriculture, and sports. Institutional and Patriotic

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How political elites in Algeria weaponise anti-Morocco sentiment

Algeria’s political leadership has transformed hostility toward Morocco into a calculated strategy, escalating beyond mere diplomatic friction into a systematic campaign of public vilification. Observers note a stark shift under

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Burkina Faso-France diplomatic relations: Paris recalls envoys amidst rising tensions

Burkina Faso-France diplomatic relations: Paris recalls envoys amidst rising tensions Burkina Faso, under the leadership of military junta chief Captain Ibrahim Traore, formally severed its diplomatic ties with Paris this

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Diplomatic consultations in bujumbura address Congo’s political crisis

As the deadline for the planned demonstration by the Coalition Article 64 for the Defense of Constitutional Order (C64) approaches, key opposition figures from the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Arsenal’s pre-season hit as sak, rice, eze and madueke miss games due to england duties

Arsenal will begin their 2026-2027 Premier League title defense with a significantly reduced squad after international duty absences. Four key players—Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze, and Noni Madueke—are set

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Moroccan flag desecration sparks diplomatic response in France

Following a heated clash at the end of the Morocco-Canada World Cup 2026 qualifier in Aubervilliers, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in France has taken decisive legal action.

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Mali’s shifting military alliance: Russia’s Africa Corps struggles for stability

Defense / Security • Strategy Mali’s shifting military alliance: Russia’s Africa Corps struggles for stability One year after formally replacing Wagner Group in Mali, Russia’s Africa Corps faces mounting challenges

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Bénin: how high-tech farming and logistics are boosting fruit exports

Under the leadership of President Romuald Wadagni, the Bénin government is rolling out an ambitious strategy to transform its agricultural export sector. By integrating advanced seed technology and cutting-edge logistics,

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Morocco foils major isis-linked terror plot with coordinated raids

The predawn hours of a quiet Monday in July 2026 cast an eerie silence over Aourir, a coastal village just north of Agadir. While residents slept undisturbed, an armored convoy

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Chad enforces ban on military-style attire for forestry agents

In a decisive move to streamline operational protocols, the Ministry of Environment, Fisheries, and Sustainable Development has issued a formal directive prohibiting agents of the water and forestry services from

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How the JNIM outmaneuvers the Sahel alliance in Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso

From sovereign declarations to strategic paralysis The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), launched with great fanfare two years ago, now faces a harsh reality. Behind the bold rhetoric of sovereignty

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