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On 24 June 2026, traffic resumed on the strategic road connecting Bamako to Mourdiah and Nara in central-western Mali, after several weeks of blockade imposed by JNIM (Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin). More than the reopening itself, it is how it came about that demands attention. The return to circulation was not achieved through a decisive military operation by the state, but through mediation by local dignitaries and community leaders with the jihadist group. This episode alone invites a reconsideration of certain frameworks for understanding conflict in the Sahel. It suggests…

After more than four decades of an impeccable military career, Bénin’s first five-star general has left active service. A portrait of a man of duty whose integrity in the face of republican crises forged his legend, but whose journey remains forever marked by the personal tragedy of December 7, 2025. Forty-three years. Nearly half a century watching the skies and safeguarding the state. By stepping down, Air Army General Bertin Bada is not just turning a page in his own life; he is closing an entire chapter in the history…

Following the official departure of Gonçalo Ramos to AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain is continuing its squad overhaul. Several more exits are anticipated, and the departure of Randal Kolo Muani is reportedly nearing completion. The French striker is closing in on a return to Juventus. This summer, Paris Saint-Germain is expected to be active in the transfer market, and that activity has already begun, particularly in terms of outgoings. Gonçalo Ramos has officially signed for AC Milan in a deal worth €70 million excluding bonuses. Meanwhile, Lee Kang-In is reportedly edging…

On the 66th anniversary of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s independence, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo delivered a stark assessment of the nation’s state. Addressing worshippers at Notre-Dame du Congo Cathedral in Kinshasa, the archbishop highlighted persistent insecurity, ongoing armed conflicts, the presence of foreign forces on Congolese soil, widespread poverty, and a resurgence of the Ebola outbreak. In this grim context, he argued that a constitutional revision should not be a priority. “Do we truly believe that changing the Constitution, touted as a solution to all these dark realities, is…

Sécurité Crimes et Justice Actualités Twitter Crime à la paroisse de Zemio : comment les mercenaires russes du groupe Wagner ont éliminé l’abbé Crépin Par Corbeaunews – 30 juin 2026 0 2 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Article précédentDu HCC à la Police : La traque aux “Avatars” et le grand basculement de Bangui dans la cyber-dictature http://www.corbeaunews-centrafrique.com Facebook Vimeo By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

The junta led by Ibrahim Traoré in Burkina Faso is increasingly aligning itself with governance structures reminiscent of Soviet and North Korean models, marking a significant ideological shift for the West African nation. Sources close to the military leadership indicate a turn away from traditional diplomatic alliances toward authoritarian statecraft inspired by Pyongyang and Moscow. By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent