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Mali has implemented an upward revision of petroleum product prices across the country, with the new rates taking effect from March 28, 2026, according to the Malian Office of Petroleum Products (OMAP). The announcement was made by OMAP President and Chief Executive Officer Diakiridia Dembélé, an Inspector of Finance, during a televised address on the national broadcaster, the Office of Radio and Television of Mali (ORTM). Under the new pricing structure, super unleaded fuel now sells at 875 CFA francs per litre, while diesel (gasoil) and distillate diesel oil (DDO) are priced at 940 CFA francs per litre. The price…

The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) has dismantled two terrorist bases during coordinated weekend offensives in the Sikasso and Ségou regions. In a statement, Chief of the General Staff Oumar Diarra confirmed that several militants were killed and logistics equipment destroyed in the separate strikes. The army said the first assault targeted the Tabakoro area in the Kléla cercle of Sikasso, where troops ambushed a moving armed group following intelligence reports. Several fighters were neutralized and a cache of military equipment recovered. Another strike was carried out in the Dioura area of Ségou after surveillance units spotted militants travelling on motorcycles.…

A Gambian lawmaker has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in the long-running conflict in Senegal’s Casamance region, warning that the violence is now spilling into Gambian territory and displacing border communities. Hon. Almameh Gibba, who represents Foni Kansala, made the appeal on Tuesday while addressing the National Assembly on cross-border insecurity, internal displacement, and the protection of Gambian sovereignty in the Foni border communities. The clashes involve Senegalese government forces and fighters of the Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance, a separatist group active in southern Casamance. Gibba warned lawmakers that the escalating confrontation is already affecting Gambian…

The European Union has pledged continued support for Nigeria in its fight against terrorism, describing the country as a regional anchor for security and stability. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas made the remarks on Monday during a joint press conference with Nigerian officials, saying the bloc stands “shoulder to shoulder” with Nigeria in confronting extremist threats. “Extremist groups like Boko Haram pose not only a threat to Nigeria, but also to the region,” she said. Kallas highlighted the EU’s support for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in promoting regional stability, including efforts to strengthen the bloc’s…

Ghana is seeking broader international backing for reparations efforts with an appeal to United Nations member states to support a draft resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity.” The appeal was made on Monday by Ghana’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Samuel Yao Kumah, during an African Group press conference ahead of a planned address by President John Dramani Mahama at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday. Kumah said the resolution is primarily intended to support reparations initiatives being advanced by Caribbean nations. He stressed that the proposal is not meant to rank suffering…

A report by Swiss air quality monitoring firm IQAir has ranked Chad as Africa’s most air-polluted country in 2025, with concentrations of hazardous fine particles exceeding the recommended levels set by the World Health Organization. Lead author of the IQAir report, Christi Chester Schroeder, said the loss of air quality monitoring data in March created the appearance of a significant drop in PM2.5 levels in Chad. “The loss of the data in March made it appear there was a significant drop in PM2.5 levels (in Chad), but the fact of the matter is that we don’t know,” Schroeder said. Chad,…

The parliament of The Gambia on Monday began deliberations on the Communications Bill 2025, legislation aimed at strengthening regulation of electronic communications and protecting personal data and privacy. The bill seeks to establish a comprehensive legal framework for electronic transactions, information services, media and broadcasting. It is also intended to enhance national and regional competitiveness, secure ICT infrastructure, and safeguard personal data. Presenting the bill before lawmakers, Lamin Jabbi, Minister for Digital Economy, said the legislation will create a framework for faster, more efficient and comprehensive electronic communications while improving information, media, broadcasting and electronic commerce services across the country.…

Uganda’s economy expanded by 8.5 percent in the second quarter of the 2025/26 fiscal year, driven largely by a sharp rise in exports and increased investment, according to the latest Performance of the Economy Report released in March 2026. Preliminary estimates from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics show that export earnings surged by 72.1 percent, rising from $844.6 million (about Shs3.3 trillion) in January 2025 to $1.45 billion (about Shs5.6 trillion) in January 2026. The strong export performance – supported by gold, coffee, electricity, industrial products and oil re-exports – pushed Uganda’s trade balance into a surplus of $147.26 million…

Germany has decided not to intervene on Israel’s behalf in the genocide case brought by South Africa at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), after becoming a party to separate proceedings filed against it by Nicaragua. A spokesperson for the German Foreign Ministry, Josef Hinterseher, told reporters on Wednesday that Berlin had reconsidered its earlier plan to intervene in support of Israel. “We are now ourselves a party to contentious proceedings before the ICJ and have consequently decided not to make use of this option,” Hinterseher said. Germany had previously indicated it would file an intervention supporting Israel after South…

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have opened an official investigation following the seizure of nearly $2 million in cash at N’djili International Airport. According to a statement issued by Justice Minister Guillaume Ngefa, officials initially intercepted $1.9 million, although unverified reports suggest the amount involved could be as high as $3.53 million. In a message posted on the social media platform X, Ngefa said he had instructed judicial authorities to secure the money while a full investigation is conducted. “I have instructed the Attorney General at the Court of Cassation to ensure the proper and complete seizure of…