Mali seeks U.S. support amid shifting security and economic alliances
Mali’s military-led government is seeking to rekindle ties with the United States, courting both investment and security assistance amid a broader realignment in West Africa’s […]
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Egypt and Burkina Faso Pledge Closer Ties in Anti-Terrorism Efforts and Regional Cooperation
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Burkinabe counterpart Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré have reaffirmed on July 22 their commitment to deepening bilateral collaboration in the […]
Mozambican Opposition Leader Venancio Mondlane Charged Amid Tensions Over Post-Election Unrest
On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Mozambique’s Public Prosecutor’s Office has formally charged opposition politician Venancio Mondlane with five offences, including incitement to collective disobedience and […]
Chad Embarks on Historic Decentralisation Drive to Deepen Local Governance
On Monday, July 21st, 202, Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno reaffirmed his government’s commitment to the effective implementation of decentralisation, describing it as a […]
Malian Army Eliminates Notorious Islamic State Commander in Northern Offensive
The Malian army announced on Monday, July 21st, the killing of Souleymane Ag Bakawa, also known as “Soldat,” a key figure within the Islamic State […]
WAFCON 2024: Morocco and South Africa Poised for Semis Showdown Amid Rivalries and Rising Hopes
South Africa’s Banyana Banyana are bracing for a fierce semi-final clash against long-time rivals Nigeria in the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Despite […]
Cameroon’s crowded ballot: 81 hopefuls, but Biya still casts the longest shadow
Cameroon is heading toward an unprecedented presidential election this October, with 81 candidates submitting their applications — marking the highest number in the country’s political […]
Congo and M23 Rebels Sign Qatar Declaration, But Dispute Lingers Over Rebel Withdrawal
The Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have signed over the weekend a Declaration of principles in Qatar aimed at ending […]
Burundi’s president Ndayishimiye appointed AU special envoy to navigate Sahel turmoil
The African Union (AU) has appointed Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye as its special envoy to the crisis-ridden Sahel region, in a strategic bid to revitalize […]
Togo’s Municipal Elections Marked by Apathy Amid Rising Political Tensions
Togolese citizens headed to the polls on Thursday, July 17, for municipal elections widely perceived as a litmus test for President Faure Gnassingbé’s grip on […]