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CSS States May Boycott UEMOA Over Alleged Obstruction of Power Rotation by President Ouattara
Tensions are rising within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) ahead of its ministerial meeting scheduled for July 11, as the...
Mali Hosts Inaugural CSS Games, Welcomes Over 500 Athletes from Member States
The President of Mali, Colonel Assimi Goïta, welcomed the ambassadors of the inaugural Sahel States Games at the Koulouba Palace on July 3....
Outrage as Benue Governor Joins Tinubu in Brazil Despite Recent Massacre and Insecurity
Despite ongoing violence and humanitarian crises in Benue State, the state’s Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has sparked national outrage by attending the...
Africa World Airlines Launches Direct Accra-Ouagadougou Flights, Boosts Connectivity with Sahel Region
Africa World Airlines (AWA) has officially launched its new direct flight route between Accra, Ghana and Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. The...
AES Eliminates Over 4,200 Terrorists in Two Years – Report
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) countries eliminated more than 4,200 terrorists between 2023 and 2025, according to the AES press office. In...
In Africa, Steal a Phone and Die — Steal Billions, Gain Power
In many parts of Africa today, justice wears two faces. One is swift, brutal, and unforgiving, reserved for the poor. The other is...
Malian President Goïta Meets Putin in Moscow, Holds Discussions on Bamako–Moscow Relations
On Monday, Malian President and Head of the Transition, Army General Assimi Goïta, was officially received at the Kremlin by Russian President Vladimir...
CSS Kicks Off the First Edition of Sahel States Games in Bamako, Mali
The first edition of the Sahel States Alliance Games (JAES) opened on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Bamako, Mali. This event marked a...
Niger Seizes Control of French-Operated Somair Uranium Mine from Orano
Niger’s government has announced the nationalisation of Somaïr, a uranium mining venture operated by French nuclear energy company Orano. The announcement was made...
Nigeria’s President Tinubu Freezes Osun LG Funds, Repeating a Move He Once Opposed as Lagos Governor
The Nigerian Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu has reportedly frozen local government (LG) allocations to Osun State for four consecutive months, starting...
Malian President Assimi Goïta to Visit Russia for High-Level Talks with President Putin
Mali’s transitional president, General Assimi Goïta, is set to make an official visit to Russia from June 22 to 26, according to reports...
Niger Strengthens Army with Over 56 New Vehicles, Riot Gear, and Ammunition to Boost Anti-Terror Operations
The Government of Niger has delivered a significant consignment of military and security equipment to its armed forces. The handover, which took place...