Month: May 2026

Violent attacks near Bamako as jihadist blockade tightens Armed assailants torched multiple passenger buses on May 16 near the Malian capital, intensifying a weeks-long jihadist blockade that has choked supply routes into Bamako. Gunmen struck a transport convoy in the Faya protected forest area along the Bamako–Ségou corridor on Saturday, forcing passengers out of vehicles before setting them ablaze, according to on-site witnesses. Injuries reported during clashes Resistance from some drivers triggered gunfire, leaving several people wounded and reducing at least seven buses to smoldering wrecks. Months-long blockade escalates Since…

The government of Chad has strongly refuted claims from the United Nations Human Rights Office regarding civilian casualties resulting from military strikes in the Lake Chad basin targeting Boko Haram positions. This statement was delivered in N’Djamena on Thursday by the country’s Minister of Communication and government spokesperson, Gassim Chérif Mahamat. During a press briefing, the spokesperson dismissed the allegations as « deliberate attempts to tarnish the image of Chad’s armed forces, » arguing that they undermine both the credibility and dignity of the nation’s military. He emphasized that Chad’s…

stuttgart secures champions league berth after thrilling bundesliga draw … 1 The elation of Stuttgart players following their C1 qualification. VfB Stuttgart has officially punched its ticket to next season’s Champions League, securing fourth place in the Bundesliga after a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt this Saturday, May 16. With a crucial 2-2 draw achieved on Saturday afternoon in Frankfurt, Stuttgart concluded the Bundesliga campaign in a coveted fourth position. This result earned them the final German entry into the upcoming Champions League, joining football giants Bayern, Dortmund, and…

The unthinkable became reality on Saturday as the Alliance Nîmes-Montpellier (ANMTT) stunned the Borussia Düsseldorf juggernaut to secure their place in the Champions League final. The brothers Alexis and Félix Lebrun delivered performances of sheer brilliance, propelling their team to a historic 3-1 victory. After suffering a heartbreaking defeat to Düsseldorf in last year’s quarter-finals, the ANMTT turned the tables with a masterclass in teamwork and individual excellence. Their opponents, a team of seasoned veterans, were left shell-shocked by the relentless energy and precision of the French side.

As simultaneous offensives rocked key cities across Mali—including Bamako, Kati, Kidal, Gao, Sévaré, and Mopti—the nation’s political and military landscape faces unprecedented pressure. The coordinated assaults, claimed jointly by the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) and the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), have intensified calls for urgent resolution. Military leadership under scrutiny In the aftermath, General Assimi Goïta, head of Mali’s transitional government, reappeared publicly alongside the Russian ambassador to Bamako. During the meeting, he highlighted the “strength of Mali-Russia cooperation”, a partnership that has…

In the span of a decade, Benin’s healthcare landscape has undergone a radical transformation. Spearheaded by President Patrice Talon’s administration and the Ministry of Health, the sector has been reimagined around four core pillars: governance, infrastructure, technical capability, and sanitation. Gone are the days of opaque medical evacuations abroad—replaced by state-of-the-art referral hospitals, stringent regulations, and a commitment to universal healthcare that places the Beninese patient at the heart of national priorities. This is the story of a revolution that is saving lives. The bold reset of Benin’s healthcare system…

Detention of a foreign professional in Dakar A French citizen is currently being held in Dakar following a series of arrests conducted in the capital of Sénégal. The individual, identified as an engineer in his thirties who has been living in the country, is facing several severe allegations. These charges include performing acts against nature, criminal association, money laundering, and the attempted transmission of HIV. Diplomatic monitoring and consular support The embassy in Dakar is keeping a close watch on the legal proceedings. Consular officials have already visited the detainee…