The Malian junta has taken a new step in its territorial reconquest strategy. A ministerial decree published on June 5, 2026, establishes military interest zones […]
Author: Ramatou Soumana
Journalist
Burkina Faso pharmacists demand official status after decades of service
The Union of Public Pharmaceutical Depot Managers and Cashiers of Burkina Faso convened its sixth general assembly in Ouagadougou, rallying over 3,000 professionals from across […]
Supply routes to Mali face major disruptions across Senegal, Morocco and Guinea
COMPLICATIONS Supply routes to Mali face major disruptions across Senegal, Morocco and Guinea From Senegalese truckers calling for a halt to trips towards Bamako to […]
The ténéré desert: a silent grave for migrants in Niger
The vast expanse of sand in northern Niger, while breathtakingly beautiful, has once again become the stage for profound human tragedies, largely unseen by the […]
Niger’s ocrtis leads the fight against drug trafficking in the Sahel
Niamey, June 5, 2026 — Niger has emerged as a key player in combating international drug trafficking across the Sahel, following a series of high-profile […]
Mali: new military zones restrict civilian access nationwide
Mali’s transitional authorities in Bamako have officially declared 39 military areas across the nation off-limits to civilian populations. This significant ruling, presented as a vital […]
Mali sentences french intelligence operative to two decades in prison
Actus. A Malian court has delivered a severe judgment against a French intelligence operative, sentencing him to 20 years in prison. This decision has been […]
Jnim’s strategic evolution in Mali: new tactics emerge
Mali The Al-Qaeda-affiliated armed group, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), has released a propaganda video showcasing its April 25 assault on the military camp and […]
French national sentenced to 20 years in Mali over alleged state destabilization plot
In a landmark ruling handed down by Malian authorities, a French national has been sentenced to two decades behind bars for his alleged involvement in […]
Belgium closes its embassy in Mali by 2026
diplomatic shift Belgium to permanently close its embassy in Mali by June 2026 Belgium will terminate its permanent diplomatic presence in Mali by June 30, […]
Niger and Turkey strengthen ties with landmark cooperation agreements
On June 4, 2026, General Abdourahamane Tiani, President of the Republic of Niger, concluded a significant working visit to the Republic of Türkiye, where he […]
Lome hosts groundbreaking african aviation summit to unify airspace
From June 15 to 19, 2026, Lomé will take center stage in African aviation history as it hosts the inaugural African Air Transport Convention and […]