DIPLOMATIC UPDATE Belgium to permanently close its embassy in Mali by 2026 After nearly three decades of continuous diplomatic presence, Belgium will shut down its
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French diplomat handed 20-year sentence in Mali amid diplomatic tensions
A French intelligence officer operating under diplomatic cover in Mali has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by Malian authorities, following nearly a year
Mali condamne un diplomate français à 20 ans pour espionnage
Mali: un diplomate français condamné à 20 ans de prison pour atteinte à la sûreté de l’État Un policier malien patrouille devant le Campement Kangaba,
Malian court hands 20-year sentence to french intelligence agent
A French national, apprehended in August 2025 by Mali’s military leadership and accused of conspiring against national institutions, has been convicted by the criminal chamber
Niger Turkey strengthen ties with major cooperation deals in ankara
The President of the Republic of Niger, General Abdourahamane Tiani, concluded a significant working visit to the Republic of Türkiye on June 4, 2026, where
Türkiye backs Niger’s leadership under general tiani
During a high-profile visit to Ankara, where several cooperation agreements and a joint declaration were inked, Niger’s military leader General Abdourahamane Tiani received a warm
Medi1 TV gains official broadcast approval in Mali
Medi1 TV gains official broadcast approval in Mali Medi1 TV has secured a formal agreement with Mali’s High Authority of Communication (HAC), marking a significant
Mali officer held for nearly a year handed 20-year sentence
Mali detention case: intelligence officer receives 20-year prison term after nearly a year behind bars A former intelligence officer from Mali’s Direction Générale de la
Mali offers 2 billion cfa for iyad ag ghaly and top jihadist leaders
Mali places bounty on Iyad Ag Ghaly and jihadist allies after deadly coordinated attacks The Malian government has announced a 2 billion FCFA reward for
Burkina Faso faces terror threat at Sabcé: regional cooperation urged
Sabcé under siege: a dawn of terror In the heart of Burkina Faso’s Centre-Nord region, a new security crisis unfolded on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Lomé hosts historic african air transport summit to boost connectivity
From June 15 to 19, 2026, the Togolese capital will take center stage as the host of the very first African Air Transport Convention and
Benin’s top finance official concludes extensive west african diplomatic outreach
Romuald Wadagni, Benin’s Minister of Economy and Finance, has concluded a significant diplomatic tour across West Africa, culminating in a pivotal visit to Côte d’Ivoire.