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Anéfis Military Base Battle Exposes Cracks In Mali’s Northern Security Corridor

The battle for the Anéfis military base has become a critical test of Mali's northern security strategy, exposing vulnerabilities in supply routes, military coordination and the country's reliance on Russian-backed forces.

Water Supply in Bamako Returns Despite Ongoing Power Grid Crisis

Water supply in Bamako has resumed after suspected sabotage disrupted a transmission line connected to the Manantali Dam, highlighting vulnerabilities in regional energy infrastructure.

Senegal Constitutional Reform Passes as Faye Moves to Call Referendum

Senegal's National Assembly has approved a major constitutional reform package that limits presidential powers and expands parliamentary oversight, setting the stage for a national referendum amid political tensions and street protests.

Senegal’s Constitutional Council Rejects Opposition Challenge To Sonko’s Return To Parliament

Senegal's Constitutional Council has dismissed an opposition-led legal challenge against Sonko's return to parliament, ruling that it lacked jurisdiction to examine the National Assembly's decision.

Senegal Political Crisis Deepens as Sacked Premier Eyes Parliament Speakership

Senegal’s political crisis deepened after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye sacked Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, while parliament moved to reinstate him as lawmaker and possible Speaker.

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Nearly 800 migrants rescued off Senegal in a single day

Nearly 800 migrants rescued off Senegal in a single day as four overloaded boats were intercepted at sea. The operation came amid renewed departures towards Spain's Canary Islands, a deadly shipwreck off Kébémer and growing pressure on Senegalese authorities to disrupt smuggling networks.

9 expelled gold miners dead as Mali counts the cost of Guinea’s crackdown

9 expelled gold miners have died in Mali following Guinea's crackdown on uncontrolled gold mining in Siguiri. As Bamako reports mass arrivals and Conakry counts arrests, questions remain over the circumstances of the deaths, the scale of the expulsions and the treatment of foreign workers.

FRN offensive pushes deep into South Kivu as Kabila’s rebel front tests Kinshasa

Joseph Kabila's FRN offensive has made rapid gains in South Kivu, capturing settlements along the RN3 highway and displacing more than 160,000 people. The advance raises questions about military preparedness, alleged complicity within the Congolese army and the future of the Doha peace process.

Ghana passport scandal: Ten passports cancelled as opposition claims 300 beneficiaries

Ghana has cancelled ten Service Passports following allegations of an organised passport-selling scheme. The opposition claims about 300 people travelled on questionable diplomatic and service documents, while the government has referred two officers to the police and the Office of the Special Prosecutor has opened an investigation.
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