Malian authorities have opened a judicial investigation following the reported destruction of one of their drones near the border town of Tinzaouatene, allegedly by the Algerian military. The announcement was made by Amadou Bocar Touré, Public Prosecutor of the Specialized Judicial Unit for the Fight Against Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime, in a press release…
Niger’s government has officially announced Hausa as the country’s new national language, moving away from French after many years. The signifiant change was announced on March 31 in a special edition of the government’s journal. The new charter states clearly that Hausa is now the official national language of Niger. However, English and French will…
The Malian government hosted special envoys from Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Germany for high-level discussions in Bamako on Tuesday. The visit, part of ongoing efforts to reassess Mali’s ties with its European partners, comes as the region experiences a major realignment of diplomatic and security alliances. Chaired by Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is calling for restraint and dialogue between Mali and Algeria, following a sharp deterioration in relations marked by airspace closures, diplomatic withdrawals, and accusations of terrorism sponsorship. In a statement released from its headquarters in Abuja, ECOWAS urged both nations to “defuse tension, promote dialogue, and use…
The Government of Burkina Faso has issued a strong warning to the public against the publication and dissemination of social media content that promotes or glorifies terrorism, calling such actions a direct threat to national security. In a communiqué released earlier this week, Minister of Security Mahamadou Sana stressed that individuals found sharing or endorsing…
