Author: Aïcha Abdou

A Malian court has sentenced a French national, described as a spy for French intelligence with diplomatic status, to 20 years in prison for undermining state security. Detained in Bamako since August 2025, he was found guilty following a trial on Thursday before the criminal chamber of the specialized anti-terrorism division. In addition to the prison term, the defendant, identified as Yann V., received a 20-year ban from entering Mali and was fined 5,400 euros. According to Malian authorities, the man was arrested on August 13, 2025, during an operation…

In the central Malian town of Koro, local infrastructure is struggling to cope with the sudden surge of refugees fleeing escalating violence in neighboring Burkina Faso. Thousands of displaced individuals have crossed the border since late May, facing immense challenges in securing even the most basic necessities. fleeing terror: families abandon homes under duress The exodus began after armed groups issued ultimatums to villages in central Burkina Faso, forcing residents to abandon their homes within hours. Hamsetou, who arrived in Koro with her daughter and extended family, recalled the harrowing…

Polisario Front Western Sahara UN By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

Colonel Michaël Randrianirina arrived in Libreville last Friday to hold talks with President Oligui Nguema. This meeting is part of efforts to deepen friendship and cooperation between Gabon and Madagascar. The President of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar undertook a forty-eight-hour working and friendship visit to Libreville. During his stay, the Malagasy leader was received in audience at the Palais Rénovation by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and the refoundation process underway in Madagascar. On this occasion, the Malagasy delegation attended a…

Africa Cameroun: promising korean partnership to boost cocoa and industry A South Korean industrialist, Dr. Hae-Jung Jung, has pledged substantial investments in Cameroon’s cocoa and manufacturing sectors following a productive meeting with the country’s Commerce Minister, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana. Staff Reporter June 2026 — 2 min read Share In a bold move to expand market opportunities for Cameroonian cocoa through direct trade channels, the country’s Commerce Minister, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, reached out in late 2024 to key global chocolate industry leaders, including Dr. Hae-Jung Jung from South Korea.…

Ousmane Sonko, the leader of Pastef, has firmly urged his supporters to stop using derogatory nicknames and mockery directed at authorities. He denounces such counterproductive behaviour, calling instead for a debate centred exclusively on ideas and the party programme. Speaking at a rally at Dakar Arena, the head of the Patriotic party appealed to his followers to act responsibly, warning that insults and taunts could be used as legal pretexts leading to imprisonment. He encouraged the youth and party sympathisers to elevate the political discourse by focusing on programmatic proposals…

The political dialogue between Gabon and the European Union commenced its second session on June 8, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès within Libreville’s Cité de la Démocratie. This significant gathering brings together Gabonese authorities and representatives from EU member states accredited in the nation, focusing on an agenda centered around evaluating commitments made during their inaugural meeting. This event is formally structured under Article 8 of the Cotonou Agreement, now the post-Cotonou Agreement, which governs the political relationship between Brussels and the states of Africa, the Caribbean, and the…