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The Malian government has welcomed a delegation from the United States for high-level discussions, signalling a renewed phase of diplomatic engagement focused on economic and security cooperation. A statement from the U.S. Bureau of African Affairs on X said the delegation, led by Senior Bureau Official Nick Checker, is part of Washington’s re-engagement with Mali. The visit aims to reaffirm U.S. respect for Mali’s sovereignty and explore a reset of bilateral relations following earlier policy disagreements. The United States has historically taken a firm position against military coups, often responding with sanctions, aid suspensions and reduced diplomatic engagement. The latest…

The African Union has strongly condemned a series of attacks in Niger, including a recent assault on a military base near Niamey’s Diori Hamani International Airport during the night of January 28–29. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, speaking on behalf of the continental bloc, expressed deep concern over the attack by armed individuals. He reiterated the AU’s solidarity with the people of Niger and extended condolences to the families of the victims and to the Nigerien government. Youssouf said he learned “with deep concern” of the attack at the airport on the night of January…

The National Audit Office (NAO) of The Gambia has tasked the management of the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) to recover sitting allowance payments totaling D5,398,000.00 Dalasi , approximately $74,000 USD. The NAO issued this directive in its special audit report on SSHFC for the period January 2022 to June 2024. The report was presented to the members of the Public Enterprises Committee (PEC) of the Gambian legislature on Friday, 30th January 2026. The report highlights issues such as governance lapses, duplication of sitting allowance payments, and the absence of board evaluations, among others. Presenting the findings, Fatoumatta…

The Mozambican government is intensifying efforts to contain a surge in cholera cases that has claimed at least 12 lives within the past 24 hours, with 135 new infections recorded nationwide. Data from the Directorate of Public Health show that new cases have spiked in the provinces of Tete, Nampula, and Cabo Delgado, where all 12 deaths were reported. The latest figures are linked to a resurgence of the disease that began in September last year. Tete Province, in the country’s central region, has emerged as the epicentre of the outbreak. The death toll there has more than doubled in…

The Beninese and Ivorian governments have strongly rejected accusations by Niger’s transitional leader, President Abdourahamane Tiani, alleging their involvement in a recent attack on a military base near Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey. President Tiani made the allegations during a visit to the attack site on Thursday, speaking on state television. He named Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, and French President Emmanuel Macron as alleged sponsors of the attack, which occurred on the night of January 28-29. In response, Ivorian authorities summoned Niger’s ambassador to Abidjan on Friday, while Benin firmly denied any involvement in the incident at the Niamey airport.…

Stakeholders and environmental experts have emphasized the urgent need to address soil degradation, drought, and desertification, warning that these threats jeopardize food security, climate mitigation, and adaptation efforts. A report addressing these challenges was presented to Pan-African Parliament (PAP) members by the Committee on Rural Economy, Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources during the Fifth Ordinary Session. The session, held under the African Union theme, “Justice for Africans and Persons of African Descent Through Reparations and The State of Human Rights in Africa,” found that while Africa possesses some of the world’s most fertile soils, poor management and neglect leave them…