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after the attack on Baroua, the hope of persevering against Boko

Although sixteen soldiers died in the attack on Baroua, near Nigeria, on the night of August 25, no civilians were injured or killed. Niger's defense forces therefore opposed Boko Haram's jihadists. According to the ministry, about 50 terrorists have been neutralized. Baroua was not by chance: this municipality is the first where the state organized the relocation of displaced persons as part of its…

imprisoned, Soumeylou Boubeye Maïga will answer for five heads

In Mali, former Prime Minister Soumeylou Boubeye Maïga and former Minister of Economy Bouaré Fily Sissoko were arrested this Thursday, August 25. Prosecuted and detained following their summons to the Supreme Court, in connection with two cases dating back to 2014: the purchase of the presidential plane and the military equipment contract, which represents more than 130 billion CFA francs.…

Senegal beats Brazil and goes to the semifinals

For the first time in its history, the Senegalese qualified for the last four of the FIFA World Cup by beating Brazil in the quarter-finals, after extra time, on Thursday, August 26 in Moscow (5-4). Historic day for the lions. After two eliminations in a row in the quarterfinals of the Beach Soccer World Cup, four in total, the…

A Libyan delegation in Chad to discuss

Libya's Vice President, Moussa Al-Koné Moussa, and the President of the Transitional Military Council, Mahamat Idriss Déby, met behind closed doors on Wednesday. Among the issues addressed: trade relaunch and economic programs between the two countries. But also, and perhaps above all, security issues. This is the first visit…