Two more former Guinean ministers jailed for alleged embezzlement
Two former Guinean ministers were imprisoned and another placed under judicial supervision on Thursday in Conakry, for, among other things, “embezzlement of public funds and […]
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Kaba Diawara confirmed as Guinea coach
Former Guinean international Kaba Diawara, ex-player of Bordeaux, Paris SG and Arsenal in particular, has been confirmed as Guinea’s coach, the country’s soccer officials announced […]
Russian man dies in operation with Malian soldiers
A Russian national operating with Malian soldiers was killed by an explosion in central Mali, a region plagued by jihadist groups, sources said Wednesday. This […]
Niger’s Minister of Communication jailed for alleged embezzlement
Niger’s Minister of Communication, Mahamadou Zada, was jailed on Tuesday for his alleged involvement in a case of embezzlement of three billion CFA francs when […]
First trial of the Special Criminal Court in Central Africa postponed
The first trial in the Central African Republic of the Special Criminal Court (CPS), made up of national and international judges responsible for judging war […]
Kerosene shortage at Dakar airport
Dakar airport has been hit by a shortage of kerosene due to “unfavourable international conditions” and its operator is calling on airlines landing there to […]
Allassane Ouatara appoints a new Vice-president and reappoints PM Patrick Achi
Côte d’Ivoire has a new Vice-president: central banker Tiémoko Meyliet Koné was appointed on Tuesday by Head of State Alassane Ouattara to the post, which […]
Bamako receives new Russian helicopter gunships and radars
The ruling military junta in Bamako announced Monday that it had received a new shipment of Russian equipment for the Malian armed forces, including “two […]
Malian army and Nigerian Air Forces announced elimination of several terrorists
The Malian army announced Saturday evening that it had eliminated “a dozen terrorists,” including a French-Tunisian jihadist “cadre,” during two air strikes carried out Thursday […]
Guinea: The junta details the steps leading to the return of power to civilians
The Minister of Territorial Administration and Decentralization, Mory Condé, detailed ten “key steps” late last week that would lead to the return of power to […]