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Mali’s military thwarts assassination plot targeting transitional president In Bamako, an uneasy calm persists following the April 25th attacks that resulted in the death of General Sadio Camara, the nation’s second-highest-ranking military official under the transitional government. The Malian Armed Forces held a press conference to unveil details of what they describe as a meticulously planned attempt to destabilize the country’s leadership. Authorities allege the attackers used multiple suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (SVBIEDs) as part of the operation. Brigadier General Djibrila Maïga, Deputy Director of Public Relations for the…

In Bamako, an uneasy calm has settled since the violent incidents of April 25, which left several casualties, including General Sadio Camara, the influential second-in-command of the country’s military leadership. Authorities have now revealed disturbing details about what they describe as a meticulously planned assassination attempt targeting the nation’s highest officials, including the transitional president, Assimi Goïta. orchestrated attack targets malian leadership The Armed Forces of Mali have publicly condemned the brazen assault, citing evidence that multiple kamikaze vehicles were deployed during the operation. Commandant Djibrila Maiga, Deputy Director of…

Following the violent events of April 25 in Bamako, a fragile calm persists as the Malian military unveils shocking details about a coordinated plot against its leadership. Authorities now describe a meticulously planned assassination attempt targeting President Assimi Goïta and other top officials, with multiple explosive-laden vehicles deployed in the operation. During an emergency press briefing, military spokesperson Commandant Djibrila Maïga revealed that one of the vehicles was specifically aimed at the presidential residence. This premeditated attack was designed to eliminate our highest authorities, he asserted, underscoring the gravity of…

Niger adopts digital payments for vaccination campaigns The Niger Ministry of Public Health and Hygiene has revolutionized how health workers and community actors are compensated during vaccination campaigns. In April 2026, during the National Polio Vaccination Days in the Niamey region, over 1,200 frontline responders received their payments via mobile money—replacing the traditional cash-based system. 99% of payments completed within 48 hours, with funds deposited directly into beneficiaries’ mobile accounts. This digital leap has transformed payment processes by enhancing transaction transparency, cutting delays, and eliminating logistical hurdles tied to cash…

On Monday, May 4, 2026, the village of Doungouro, located in the Tillabéri region, became the site of a horrifying double tragedy. Following a lethal incursion by the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) that claimed the lives of four civilians, an intervention by the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) from the Kokorou commune escalated into a massacre. Under the guise of hunting terrorists, these military auxiliaries targeted individuals indiscriminately based on their attire. The final toll reached 32 fatalities, with 28 of those deaths attributed…

In the bustling city of Cotonou, SSaFE, a pioneering start-up, is rewriting the rules of innovation. Spearheaded by chemical engineer Marielle Agbahoungbata, an AI-equipped “filtering robot” is poised to turn every drop of contaminated water into a valuable resource, all while communicating in local dialects. An AI-driven solution to Benin’s water crisis During an international conference in Paris, Marielle Agbahoungbata delivered a presentation that resonated deeply with attendees. Dispensing with abstract technological jargon, she unveiled a tangible solution to her nation’s pressing water challenges: a robot capable of not only…