Senegal adopts electoral reform, paving the way for PM Sonko’s presidential run
Senegal’s National Assembly voted on Tuesday to amend the country’s electoral code. The move would allow Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko […]
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Mali’s leader says situation ‘under control’ in first address since attacks
Mali’s military leader on Tuesday insisted the situation in his country was “under control” as he made his first public
Ghana quits US aid deal talks over privacy concerns
Ghana has pulled out of talks on a multi-year US aid deal after Washington allegedly demanded access to citizens’ personal
Ofori-Atta to face U.S. immigration court hearing June 15
Former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, is set to appear before a United States immigration court on June 15 for a
Mali’s PM has urged the public to remain calm after Kidal reportedly fell.
Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maiga has appealed to Malians to stay calm and avoid panic after coordinated strikes by jihadist fighters
Africa records another rise in defence spending amid continued security challenges.
Defence expenditure across Africa continues to rise, shaped by persistent insurgencies, cross-border tensions, and a generally unstable geopolitical environment on
UN expresses ‘deep concern’ over Mali attacks, calls for international assistance
The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the weekend’s attacks in Mali. Jihadist militants joined forces with Tuareg separatists
Mali’s PM urges public to remain calm during visit to victims of attacks
Mali’s Prime Minister urged the pubic to remain calm as he visited some of the injured in Saturday’s nationwide attacks
Mali confirms death of defence minister in attack in Kati
Malian authorities confirmed the death of the country’s defence miniser in coordinated attacks by jihadist fighters and separatist rebels, as
Burundi President Ndayishmiye named ruling party candidate for 2027 election
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye has been named as the candidate of his ruling party for the presidential election due to