At least ten people were killed on Friday near Gao, in northern Mali, in a suspected jihadist attack on a convoy escorted by the Malian army and Russian Wagner group mercenaries. According to local and security sources, the attackers targeted several vehicles, once again highlighting the persistent threat posed by armed groups in the region. Since 2012, Mali has been …
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Rédaction: Mamoudou Samoura African policies and institutions are evolving, but at what pace? This is the central question posed by the latest Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) 2024 report, published in July 2024 by the World Bank. The annual document evaluates the quality of governance and policy frameworks in 39 Sub-Saharan African countries, highlighting both progress and persistent challenges. …
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a persistent crisis, fuelled by tensions between the government and the M23 rebel movement, accused of being backed by Rwanda. This worrying situation has prompted the international community to step up its efforts to restore peace. Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has engaged in mediation, calling for immediate de-escalation and dialogue between …
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The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the intensification of attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) against the city of El-Fasher in Darfur, calling for an immediate ceasefire. In a statement released on Friday, Council members expressed deep concern over the escalating violence in and around the city, warning of the dire humanitarian consequences of the ongoing conflict. …
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Editorial : Africa Eye The International Counter-Terrorism Conference, organized by the Nigerian government in collaboration with the Islamic Military Counter-Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), concluded on Friday at the Mahatma Gandhi International Convention Center in Niamey. The event marked the launch of the second phase of the coalition’s Sahel program, which targets Burkina Faso, Chad, Mauritania, Mali, and Niger. Over two days, …
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Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré has banned French and British judicial wigs to strengthen national identity and eliminate colonial influences, This decision is part of a broader effort to replace colonial traditions with local practices and create a judiciary that reflects the country’s values.
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A newly released report by a team of French and Cameroonian historians has revealed that France waged a war marked by “extreme violence” in Cameroon during the late 1950s. The comprehensive study, exceeding 1,000 pages, provides a detailed account of France’s role in suppressing independence movements and opposition groups both before and after Cameroon officially gained independence. According to AFP, …
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Fhadel Alou, Beninese journalist The 3rd edition of the Badiar Arts and Culture Festival (FESTAB), concluded on December 21, 2024 in Koundara, has highlighted the cultural, social, and economic implications of this event, which has become a must-attend for the region. While the initiative has been met with praise, it has also revealed expectations and challenges to be addressed in …
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In Cotonou, the trial of two former allies of President Patrice Talon, accused of “plotting against the authority of the state,” opened on Tuesday morning but was promptly postponed to the following day. Olivier Boko, a prominent businessman and close confidant of President Talon, and Oswald Homéky, the former Minister of Sports, were arrested in late September in the West …
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Editorial : Africa Eye The President of Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traoré, has announced a historic decision to ban the use of French and British judicial wigs, in a move aimed at strengthening national identity and eliminating remnants of colonial dominance. In his speech, Traoré emphasized that this initiative is part of his country’s efforts to build a judicial system that …
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