Togo revitalizes national archives for memory and justice in Lomé

As public administrations globally accelerate their digital transitions, Togo is firmly re-establishing its national archives at the heart of its governance. In Lomé, during the recent International Archives Day, a

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Two years of AES: sovereignty promises vs. on-the-ground reality

The Confédération des États du Sahel (AES), established two years ago by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, continues to position itself as a landmark achievement in regional cooperation. Its leaders,

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Point zéro falls to armed groups amid heightened tensions in sud-kivu

Point Zéro seized by Twirwaneho and M23/AFC-M23 amid renewed clashes in South Kivu Minembwe, 6 July 2026 — Armed factions Twirwaneho and the M23/AFC-M23, part of the political-military coalition Alliance

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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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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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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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