Author: Aïcha Abdou

Top police officials from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger convened in Ouagadougou on Thursday to deepen security collaboration within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), focusing on a unified strategy to tackle pressing regional threats. This gathering, which included security experts from all three nations, centered on aligning policing methods, enhancing information-sharing systems, and boosting operational capacities. Participants also explored ways to strengthen cross-border judicial investigations, public order enforcement, and the adoption of advanced technological and forensic tools. At the start of the session, Burkina Faso’s National Police Director, Inspector…

The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, arrived in Luanda on July 16, 2026, at the invitation of Angola’s President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço. The visit marks the DRC’s participation in the third edition of the high-level initiative “A Call for Peace, Ending Wars, and Upholding International Law.” Global leaders unite in Angola to address peace and security challenges This international gathering brings together Heads of State, African Union officials, United Nations representatives, religious leaders, academic experts, and youth delegates. The discussions center on…

PolitiqueAfrique Encore un sommet de la Cédéao sans l’AES Mohamed Touré 17/07/202617 juillet 2026 Freetown is currently hosting the gathering of ECOWAS heads of state and government. This pivotal meeting comes after Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso formally exited the regional bloc, which is now actively working to rebuild its standing. https://p.dw.com/p/5HH8P The 69th summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is underway in Freetown, Sierra Leone, marking a pivotal moment for the regional body. As ECOWAS convenes this Sunday, it does so without three of its…

The 69th Economic Community of West African States (Cédéao) summit convened in Freetown, Sierra Leone, at a pivotal moment for the regional bloc. While the gathering proceeds, three key members—Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso—remain absent, having formed the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). This absence casts a shadow over the proceedings, as leaders grapple with the implications of their withdrawal and the future of regional cooperation. Redefining the Cédéao’s future without its Sahel members The withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso has raised pressing questions about the bloc’s direction.…

Bénin customs strike record haul of smuggled phones at Hillacondji The Beninese customs authorities have achieved a major breakthrough in their ongoing campaign against cross-border fraud and illicit trade. On the morning of July 12, 2026, a coordinated operation at the Hillacondji border crossing led to the interception of a substantial shipment of mobile devices being smuggled into the country. The customs team, led by Captain Fortuné Allagbé, acted swiftly to prevent the contraband from entering domestic distribution networks. In total, 5,574 Android smartphones were confiscated during the raid, marking…