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Politics - 8 February 2026
Rwanda Announces 20th National Dialogue Conference for February 2026
Kigali, January 28, 2026 - The Government of Rwanda has announced that the 20th National Dialogue Conference will be held on February 5-6, 2026, according to decisions from a Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 8 February 2026
Obasanjo Urges Root-Level Solutions to Congo Crisis
Kinshasa DRC, 4 February 2026 - Olusegun Obasanjo, former Nigerian President and African Union mediator, has called for the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) problems to be resolved from the roots up.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Politics - 8 February 2026
Rwanda Receives 15 FDLR Fighters and Their Families from DRC
Rubavu, January 27, 2026 - The Government of Rwanda has received 15 FDLR fighters along with 19 family members from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Politics - 8 February 2026
Félix Tshisekedi and AU Facilitators Discuss Peace Initiatives in the Great Lakes Region
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, met on Thursday, January 29, with the African Union’s panel of facilitators to discuss peace initiatives in the DRC and the wider Great Lakes region.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 4 February 2026
JNIM Releases Footage of Militia Post Takeover Near Kingui, Mali
Mopti Region, Mali, February 4, 2026 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) released videos showing the takeover of a pro-government militia post near the town of Kingui.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Politics - 4 February 2026
JNIM Claims Capture of Pro-Government Militia Post Near Kingui, Mali
Mopti Region, Mali, February 4, 2026 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) claims it has taken full control of a pro-government militia post near the town of Kingui, in the Mopti region.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Politics - 4 February 2026
Islamic State Claims Killing of Nigerien Army Spy in Tillabéri
Niger, February 4, 2026 - The Islamic State announced that its fighters killed a Nigerien army spy in the village of Bani-Bango, in the Tillabéri region, on the evening of February 2, 2026.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 1 February 2026
President Goïta Meets AU High Representative
Koulouba, January 29, 2026 - The President of the Transition and Head of State, His Excellency General Assimi Goïta, received Dr.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 1 February 2026
JNIM Graduation Highlights Growing Threat, Army Boosts Air Capabilities
Bamako, January 21, 2026 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) released photos on Wednesday showing a graduation ceremony for a class of fighters at Commander Abdel Haq’s camp.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 1 February 2026
Commander of AES Unified Force Receives Audience with President Assimi Goïta
Koulouba, January 29, 2026 - The President of the Transition and Head of State, General Assimi Goïta, received Brigadier General Daouda Traoré, Commander of the AES Unified Force (FU-AES), in an official audience on…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 1 February 2026
High Islamic Council Urges Safe Return of Imam Dicko Amid Calls to Ban CFR
Bamako, January 2026 - Ousmane Madani Haïdara, president of the High Islamic Council of Mali, urged the head of the Bamako junta during the New Year’s greetings at Koulouba to authorize the safe return of Imam Mahmoud…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Politics - 1 February 2026
High Islamic Council Calls for Safe Return of Imam Dicko
Bamako, January 2026 - Ousmane Madani Haïdara, president of the High Islamic Council of Mali, urged the head of the Bamako junta during the New Year’s greetings at Koulouba to authorize the safe return of Imam Mahmoud…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read