Mali: former minister joins imam dicko’s coalition amid political crisis

Aïcha Abdou

Mali: former minister Hamma Ag Mahmoud joins Imam Dicko’s coalition Journalist Hamma Ag Mahmoud served as Mali’s Minister of Labor and Civil Service from 1986 to 1988 under the military regime of General Moussa Traoré. Later, he held prefect positions across key Malian regions including Sikasso, Koulikoro, Ségou, Gao, and Tombouctou. During the 2012 rebellion, he joined the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA), contributing to the 2015 peace agreement with the Malian government. ‘Political class has failed’ Based in Mauritania since 2011, Hamma Ag Mahmoud has now…

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Senegal politics update: Ousmane Sonko becomes assembly speaker after premier reshuffle

Ousmane Tandja

Senegal’s political landscape shifts as Ousmane Sonko assumes Assembly leadership Key developments just five days after his removal from the prime minister’s office, Ousmane Sonko has been elected President of Senegal’s National Assembly. Simultaneously, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed a new prime minister to head the government. From prime minister to assembly speaker: Sonko’s swift political comeback The election of Ousmane Sonko as President of the National Assembly has sparked debate about the legality of his rapid transition from government leadership to legislative office. Critics question whether his reintegration…

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Political cohabitation in Senegal after sonko’s assembly election

Ousmane Tandja

In Dakar, the political landscape of Senegal has shifted dramatically with Ousmane Sonko’s election as President of the National Assembly. The move raises critical questions about how President Diomaye Faye will navigate an Assembly now led by his former rival. Sonko, a prominent opposition figure, has pledged to avoid institutional crises but emphasized that the Assembly will not simply rubber-stamp government decisions. a new era of political tension or cooperation? Political analysts are divided over what Sonko’s election means for Senegal’s governance. Mamadou Lamine Sarr, a political science lecturer at…

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Surviving jihadist blockades in Mali’s central regions

Ousmane Tandja

Mali’s central regions have long endured blockades, but the modern iteration imposed by the Katiba Macina, an affiliate of the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), has transformed this tactic into a systematic tool of control. Unlike historical sieges, these contemporary blockades are not merely military operations—they serve as instruments of governance, applying pressure through starvation, mobility restrictions, and the imposition of religious and social decrees. Through field research in villages such as Marébougou, Saye, and Kori-Maoundé, a study titled Living Under Siege: Case Studies from JNIM-Influenced…

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Saint-Étienne vs nice: the dullest french pro match since 2022

Aïcha Abdou

saint-Étienne vs nice: the dullest french pro match since 2022 The first-leg promotion playoff clash between saint-Étienne and nice ended in a goalless stalemate at Geoffroy-Guichard, marking the lowest xG output in French top-flight and second-tier football since 2022-2023. The first-leg clash in saint-Étienne’s promotion playoff against nice delivered a barren display of attacking football. Over 103 minutes of play, neither side managed a single shot on target, with the match registering a combined xG of just 0.41 — 0.11 for the hosts and 0.30 for the visitors. This figure…

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Strategic shift by JNIM reshapes Mali’s conflict landscape

Aïcha Abdou

How the JNIM’s strategic shift is redefining Mali’s security crisis The northern and central regions of Mali are no longer facing isolated armed attacks. Instead, they have been trapped in a cycle of perpetual conflict and societal exhaustion for years. Recent offensives by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and the Azauad Liberation Front (FLA)—targeting military outposts, supply convoys, and critical road infrastructure—signal a profound strategic evolution. From conquest to containment: a new battlefield emerges The focus of these armed factions has shifted. No longer content…

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Senegal political shifts after sonko’s assembly presidency

Aïcha Abdou

Senegal’s political landscape shifts as Ousmane Sonko assumes Assembly leadership RFI wed. 27 may 2026 at 4:03 am utc Add Yahoo as your preferred source to view our articles on Google. From our correspondent in Dakar Dismissal doesn’t equate to political disgrace, declared Ousmane Sonko on Tuesday, emphasizing his ‘popular legitimacy.’ Within just four days, the former Prime Minister rebounded to reclaim the legislative helm with renewed vigor. In a speech framed as an olive branch to the executive branch, Sonko pledged no ‘gridlock,’ no ‘personal vendettas,’ and no ‘institutional…

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A goalless battle leaves ligue 1 playoff fate hanging

Ousmane Tandja

Sports,Football,Ligue 1 a goalless battle leaves ligue 1 playoff fate hanging AS Saint-Étienne and OGC Nice played out a tightly contested goalless draw in the first leg of their Ligue 1 playoff, leaving everything to play for in the decisive return fixture on Friday. RéagirEnregistrer Partager The opening leg of the Ligue 1 promotion/relegation playoff delivered a truly fitting goalless draw. AS Saint-Étienne, who finished third in Ligue 2 this season, and OGC Nice, battling to retain their Ligue 1 status after placing sixteenth, ended their encounter at Geoffroy-Guichard without…

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Saint-étienne and nice brace for ligue 1 playoff decider after goalless first leg

Ousmane Tandja

In a cautious encounter where the stakes overshadowed any creative play, AS Saint-Étienne and Nice ended their Ligue 1 playoff first leg in a goalless stalemate on Tuesday evening. The fate of both clubs will now be decided this Friday at the Allianz Riviera, which will host the return fixture behind closed doors. After 90 or potentially 120 minutes, the identity of the 18th team to compete in France’s top division next season will finally be revealed. A two-legged tie to determine an entire season’s outcome often leads to apprehension,…

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Edouard dahome appointed Benin energy and mines minister from guadeloupe

Ousmane Tandja

Édouard Dahome appointed Minister of Energy, Water and Mines in Benin The Republic of Benin has just taken a historic step in its political evolution, marked by a name that resonates deeply in Guadeloupe: Édouard Dahome. Born in Basse-Terre, this engineer from the prestigious French École Polytechnique and former EDF executive has been named to head Benin’s Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines within the new government led by President Romuald Wadagni, successor to Patrice Talon. A bridge between Africa and the Caribbean Dahome’s appointment goes far beyond a simple…

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Allier Senegalese stars in Ligue 1 playoff clash

Ousmane Tandja

The Ligue 1 playoff first leg kicks off this Tuesday as AS Saint-Étienne hosts OGC Nice at the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium. At the heart of the action will be two rising Senegalese talents, Yehvann Diouf and Antoine Mendy, who are set to start for the visitors. With high stakes on the line, the OGC Nice side—a 16th-place finisher in Ligue 2—will aim to secure a positive result against the third-placed AS Saint-Étienne. This match follows their recent Coupe de France final defeat to RC Lens, adding extra pressure to their playoff…

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