Category: A la Une
Information control intensifies across the Sahel states
As World Press Freedom Day was observed this past Sunday, May 3rd, the prevailing assessment is deeply concerning: within the West African region, the act of reporting has transformed into
Read MoreEscalating insecurity in Mali as rebel forces advance and Bamako faces a blockade
Northern Mali is currently experiencing a period of intense instability as the regional security landscape undergoes a rapid and dramatic transformation. Following the symbolic fall of Kidal, various armed factions
Read MoreFuel price disparity: Côte d’Ivoire versus Bénin
In May 2026, the delicate balance of purchasing power across West Africa faces renewed pressure. As households strive to safeguard their savings amidst persistent inflation, a stark reality emerges at
Read MoreNiger’s strategic pivot: balancing food aid and agricultural sovereignty
In the midst of a significant realignment of its diplomatic alliances, the Niger has formally received a donation of 20,000 metric tons of fertilizer originating from Russia. This shipment, which
Read MoreFifa implements strict new rules to curb on-field protests and address racism
The football world awaits the Tribunal Arbitral du Sport’s (CAS) verdict on the contentious Senegal-Morocco final. However, one undeniable fact remains: the entire controversy could have been handled with greater
Read MoreEl Hadj Amadou Sy represents Sénégal for the CAN U17 2025 preparation course
The Confédération africaine de football (CAF) has officially released the names of the officials invited to the preparatory workshop for the upcoming U17 Africa Cup of Nations. This stage is
Read MoreSouth african court denies kemi seba bail amid Benin’s extradition demands
On April 29, the South African judiciary delivered a definitive decision regarding the detention of the Franco-Beninene activist Kemi Seba, opting to uphold his incarceration. The presiding judge dismissed the
Read MoreRussia’s security role in Mali and the Sahel region
Russia’s evolving security footprint in Mali and the Sahel Moscow’s military presence in the Sahel has drawn international attention as Mali grapples with escalating insurgencies. Recent large-scale offensives by armed
Read MoreMali national team coach tom saintfiet steps down
Tom Saintfiet, the former head coach of Mali‘s national football team, has officially stepped down from his position. The decision was announced through an open letter published on Instagram on
Read MoreRussian mercenaries struggle in Mali as jihadist offensives intensify
The Mali military junta is facing a critical setback as Russian mercenaries aligned with the Africa Corps abandon strategic positions in the face of coordinated jihadist attacks. On April 26,
Read MoreMali under siege: how jihadist-separatist alliance threatens Bamako’s grip
Mali’s fragile stability threatened by coordinated jihadist-separatist assaults Recent synchronized attacks by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and the Front for the Liberation of Azawad
Read MoreMali’s security crisis deepens as Russian paramilitaries negotiate with rebels amid renewed conflict
The transitional government in Mali, which has leaned heavily on military collaboration with Moscow to restore peace, faces a mounting security crisis as of April 25. While an evacuation deal
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