The Malian government is intensifying its crackdown on armed groups by extending asset freezes on several high-profile figures. This is in response to emerging reports of a possible alliance between the JNIM jihadists and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) rebels. The country’s Minister of Economy and Finance on March 4, signed a decree extending for…
Nigeria’s Kano State Islamic Police (Hisbah) have arrested 20 Muslims for eating and drinking in public during the holy month of Ramadan. Five individuals were detained for selling food during fasting hours, according to local reports. Hisbah deputy commander Mujahid Aminudeen confirmed the arrests on Monday, stating they were necessary to uphold the sanctity of…
Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno has signed a decree appointing the remaining 23 senators, just hours after the official proclamation of the senatorial election results. The newly appointed senators include a majority of activists from the ruling Patriotic Salvation Movement (MPS), with notable figures such as Dr. Haroun Kabadi, former President of the National…
Mali’s Supreme Court has summoned former Prime Ministers Moussa Mara and Oumar Tatam Ly to appear today as part of an ongoing investigation into the controversial 2014 purchase of a presidential jet. The case, which has raised concerns about the management of public funds, also involves former Minister Delegate for the Budget, Madani Touré, whose…
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has announced a significant investment of 121 billion CFA Francs to support agricultural development in Burkina Faso. This initiative aims to strengthen the country’s farming sector, improve resilience against climate risks, and promote sustainable agricultural growth. Speaking in Ouagadougou, IFAD’s Regional Director, Bernard Hien, revealed the funding after…
