Mali journalist detained after anti-junta remarks at media forum

The Malian journalist Chahana Takiou, editor-in-chief of the biweekly newspaper 22 Septembre, found himself behind bars on Monday following a summons to the cybercrime unit’s prosecutor. His alleged misstep? A

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Yaoundé turns to smart surveillance cameras to curb crime and boost safety

In Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon, smart surveillance cameras have become a game-changer in enhancing public safety, protecting property, and streamlining traffic flow. These high-tech devices are now a cornerstone

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Algeria strengthens ties with Chad through new power plant

The Algerian government continues its pledge of solidarity with African nations in need. This week, Algiers reinforced its commitment by launching a landmark energy project in Chad’s capital, N’Djamena. A

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Niger detectives unearth cocaine hidden in used clothes shipment in Zinder

In a decisive operation in Zinder, Niger’s anti-narcotics unit uncovered a cunning drug trafficking scheme on June 5, 2026. Authorities seized 920 grams of cocaine cleverly concealed within bales of

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Burkina Faso’s military doctors train in the US amid AES tensions
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Burkina Faso’s military doctors train in the US amid AES tensions

In a surprising twist amid growing Sahel tensions, Burkinabè military surgeons recently completed a high-level training session in Washington, D.C., under the State Partnership Program (SPP). The two-day event, held

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Morocco reaffirms commitment to un peacekeeping operations

Morocco strengthens its role in UN peacekeeping missions The Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, welcomed the UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, in Rabat for high-level discussions

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Mobile money agents in Côte d’Ivoire struggle with cash shortages

In Côte d’Ivoire, mobile money has become an integral part of daily financial transactions, with over 400,000 service points—far outnumbering traditional ATMs. Citizens rely on these kiosks to deposit salaries,

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Tchad: escalating property fraud case shakes N’Djamena court

A N’Djamena courtroom witnessed intense legal battles as a man faces charges for allegedly selling the same property to multiple buyers while threatening their lives. The case, now under judicial

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Au leadership of Morocco’s King, African Union official praises economic strides

The Commissioner for Economic Development, Tourism, Trade, Industry, and Mines at the African Union (AU), Francisca Tatchouop Belobe, commended Morocco’s remarkable economic progress on Monday during a meeting in Rabat

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Mali’s press freedom under siege as journalist faces judicial summons
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Mali’s press freedom under siege as journalist faces judicial summons

Chahana Takiou summoned by Malian cybercrime prosecutors The director of the independent weekly Le 22 Septembre, Chahana Takiou, has been ordered to appear before the cybercrime prosecutor in Bamako on

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South Africa man arrested in mpumalanga after shocking elderly grandmother assault caught on camera

Mbombela (South Africa), June 8, 2026 – Police in Mpumalanga province, northeastern South Africa, have arrested a man accused of brutally assaulting his 72-year-old grandmother in Nkomazi municipality. The arrest,

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Yaoundé final checks before senate session opens

Politics Yaoundé: final preparations underway ahead of Senate session launch Cameroon’s Senate is set for its June 2026 ordinary session, commencing tomorrow, June 9, 2026. Demonstrating meticulous administrative oversight, […]

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