Ousmane Sonko, president of Senegal’s National Assembly and former prime minister, secured a decisive re-election as head of his party Pastef on Saturday. The victory […]
Sénégal: Ousmane Sonko warns opponents after re-election as Pastef leader
Ousmane Sonko, president of Senegal’s National Assembly and former prime minister, was overwhelmingly re-elected on Saturday as head of his party, Pastef. This political victory […]
Mali bans civilians from 40 forests in anti-jihadist push
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 […]
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 […]
Us sanctions two drc armed group commanders as 204 afc fighters surrender
The United States has imposed financial and legal sanctions on two senior leaders of armed groups operating in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), […]
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 […]
Bénin leads francophone nations in budget transparency rankings
Landmark achievement in public financial governance The Republic of Benin has achieved a historic milestone in the transparency of its public finances. Recent findings from […]
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 […]
Mali sentences French intelligence agent to 20 years, Paris rejects ‘baseless accusations’
Diplomacy — A French intelligence officer with diplomatic status, detained for nearly 10 months in Bamako, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for […]
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 […]
Burkina Faso: former damiba security chief sentenced to 11 years for arson
The Burkinabè judicial system has delivered a significant verdict, sentencing the former head of security for Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba to 11 years in prison, with […]