Countries Mali junta says sticking to two-year transition Bamako – Mali’s ruling junta announced on Thursday the launch of a two-year transition “process” before elections are held, in... Read more 22 Apr, 2022
Chad Chad rebels accuse junta of ‘dragging out’ Doha talks N’Djamena – Armed Chadian rebel groups on Thursday accused N’Djamena of “deliberately dragging out” talks in Qatar that are designed... Read more 22 Apr, 2022
Countries Niger minister held in embezzlement probe Niamey – Niger’s communications minister has been detained in a high-profile embezzlement case dating from when he ran a state corporation,... Read more 21 Apr, 2022
Chad Prayers but no peace talks: Chad rivals bide time in Qatar Doha – In the month since Chadian rebels and envoys of the military government started peace talks in Qatar,... Read more 16 Apr, 2022
Countries Mali arrests 3 Europeans for ‘terrorism’: army Bamako – Three Europeans suspected of “terrorism” have been arrested in central Mali during operations against jihadists, the Malian army... Read more 13 Apr, 2022
Countries Guinea junta chief warns mining giants over inequality Conakry – The head of Guinea’s ruling junta, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, has warned foreign mining companies to build processing... Read more 10 Apr, 2022
Countries UN expert urges probe into alleged central Mali massacre Dakar – A United Nations human rights expert on Wednesday called for an independent investigation into a recent alleged massacre in... Read more 7 Apr, 2022
Countries Mali opposition figure summoned after junta criticism Bamako – Malian authorities have summoned opposition politician Oumar Mariko, a family member and security official said on Monday, after... Read more 5 Apr, 2022
Countries Arrests at DRC protest after deadly rebel attack Beni – Violent demonstrations erupted in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday in protest against the government’s handling of... Read more 5 Apr, 2022
Countries Thousands arrive in Niger fleeing fighting in Mali, UN says Niamey – Thousands of people have arrived in Niger after fleeing fighting between armed groups in northern Mali, a... Read more 2 Apr, 2022