ECOWAS Condemns Coordinated Terror Attacks in Mali, Calls for Regional Security Unity
The ECOWAS has strongly condemned a wave of coordinated terrorist attacks across Mali, describing them as a grave threat to peace and stability in the […]
Month: April 2026
Salva Kiir Returns from Addis Ababa with Pledge to Deepen South Sudan–Ethiopia Ties
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has returned to Juba over the week-end following a two-day State visit to Addis Ababa at the invitation of Prime Minister […]
Algiers must “play it straight,” by Mamadou Mouth BANE
The author calls on Algeria to “play it straight” in the Sahel security crisis, echoing an expression used by Emmanuel Macron. He argues that Algiers […]
Mali Defence Minister Killed in Coordinated Jihadist Assault as Nationwide Attacks Intensify
Mali’s Defence minister, Sadio Camara, was killed after sustaining injuries from a suicide truck bombing that targeted his residence in Kati near the capital, Bamako, […]
Morocco Condemns Terrorist, Separatist Attacks in Mali
A Moroccan diplomatic source has strongly condemned the “terrorist and separatist” attacks that rocked on Saturday Bamako and other cities in Mali, targeting civilian and […]
South Sudan: Security Forces Deployment in Juba, a Mere Election Preparedness Drill
Authorities in South Sudan have defended the heavy deployment of security Forces across the capital, Juba, describing it as a routine rehearsal ahead of anticipated […]
Sahara: London Reaffirms Support for Morocco Autonomy Plan & Lauds Strategic Partnership with Rabat
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has reaffirmed her country’s firm support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for the Sahara, saying it is “the most credible, viable […]
Sierra Leone Signs $225m Offshore Oil Deal to Revive Exploration
On Thursday, April 24, Sierra Leone has signed a petroleum licence agreement with Marginal Energy Limited, granting the firm offshore exploration and production rights as […]
Ramaphosa Suspends Police Chief Over $20m Tender Scandal
Cyril Ramaphosa has placed National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension following allegations linked to a $20 million health services tender scandal. The decision […]
Benin President-Elect Wadagni to Be Sworn in on May 24
Romuald Wadagni, who won Benin’s April 12 presidential election, will be sworn into office on May 24, according to an announcement yesterday, April 23, by […]