Author: Aïcha Abdou

Society Russia’s africa corps: a new strategic military posture on the continent The deployment of Russian Private Military Companies, including the former Wagner Group, is creating significant geopolitical shifts across the African continent. Across Africa, where power dynamics are as fluid as historical colonial borders, a new player is asserting its presence with clear ambition. The Wagner Group, known for its covert paramilitary operations, has evolved into what many observers now term the Africa Corps. This strategic transformation is far from trivial, unfolding within a global context where Russia actively…

During the inauguration of Pastef’s new headquarters in Mbacké, party president Ousmane Sonko delivered a powerful appeal for cohesion among his political officials. He issued a stern caution against internal rivalries, emphasizing their potential to undermine the party’s momentum. Addressing the cadres of his political movement directly, the Pastef leader underscored the critical importance of maintaining unity, which he asserted is the sole guarantee for prevailing in future political struggles. Sonko acknowledged that individual ambition is not inherently negative but cautioned that it becomes detrimental when it jeopardizes collective unity…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is keeping football fans on the edge of their seats, and behind the scenes, the transfer market is already buzzing with potential big-money moves. While the French national team continues its impressive run in the tournament, whispers are growing louder about the future of one of its star defenders, Jules Koundé. Rumors are swirling that Koundé, now 27, could be on the move as soon as the World Cup concludes. The Bayern Munich has reportedly set its sights on the versatile defender, who would fit…

The Malian government is taking bold steps to redefine its future, driven by a desire for national sovereignty and self-sustaining development. Mining plays a key role in this transformation. The ‘Let the Gold Shine for the Malians’ slogan has guided the adoption of a new mining code, allowing the state and domestic investors to hold up to 35% of projects. The new regulations have already allowed the recovery of 760 billion francs CFA. In 2026, this rigorous management will favor the redistribution of 18.4 billion francs CFA to 819 communes…

Morocco takes part in Mombasa’s second political conference on the peace-security-development nexus The Moroccan delegation, led by Ambassador Mohamed Arrouchi, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, is actively participating in the second political conference on the peace-security-development nexus, held in Mombasa, Kenya, on July 11 and 12. This high-level gathering follows the inaugural conference in Tangier in October 2022, which resulted in the Tangier Declaration. That landmark agreement established an integrated African vision for the peace-security-development nexus, emphasizing coordinated…

The Ivory Coast is taking a decisive step toward enhancing the role of national languages in its educational framework. From July 10 to 12, 2026, a pivotal workshop was held in Grand-Bassam under the leadership of the Minister of National Education, Literacy, and Technical Training, N’Guessan Koffi, to discuss field research findings and validate the draft National Language Education Policy. This gathering brought together education officials, language experts, and technical and financial partners with a shared mission: to establish a robust framework that integrates national languages into the learning process.…

The Government of Mali has announced the restoration of diplomatic and air travel connections with Algeria, signaling a significant thaw in bilateral relations. In an official statement released this Friday, authorities confirmed the return of Mali’s Ambassador to Algiers, marking a key step in rebuilding mutual trust and cooperation. According to the statement, the decision follows Algeria’s earlier move to reopen its airspace to Malian aircraft. Mali reciprocated by lifting restrictions on Algerian flights entering and leaving its territory. Both measures were implemented within hours of each other, reflecting a…