Alleged JNIM training camp hosts graduation ceremony in Mali

Alleged JNIM training camp hosts graduation ceremony in Mali

By Zagazola Makama BAMAKO (CONVERSEER) – Images circulating on social media have drawn attention to what is described as a well-established militant training camp in Mali, reportedly operated by the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM). According to the accompanying claims, the facility possesses substantial infrastructure and was the venue for a graduation ceremony for a…

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11 Africa elections to watch in 2026

11 Africa elections to watch in 2026

Elections are scheduled in Benin, Uganda, Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Zambia, Gambia, South Sudan, Cape Verde, Djibouti, Sao Tome and Principe, and Cameroon, with some dates still unconfirmed By Our Reporter LAGOS (CONVERSEER) – With elections already underway in parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, the region is emerging as an early testing ground in what promises…

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Ethiopia to print own currency locally

Ethiopia to print own currency locally

By Joe Udo ADDIS ABABA (CONVERSEER) – Ethiopia has announced plans to print its own currency locally. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed revealed the initiative at the Finance Forward Ethiopia 2026 conference, with Ethiopian Investment Holdings leading the effort to build domestic printing capacity. This step aims to boost economic sovereignty, enhance security over banknotes, cut…

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Senegal FA breaks silence over unfairness and disrespect by CAF and Morocco in AFCON 2025

Senegal FA breaks silence over unfairness and disrespect by CAF and Morocco in AFCON 2025

By Frank Ulom TANGIER (CONVERSEER) – The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has released a strong statement condemning the unfair treatment and disrespect by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Morocco, host nation of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). According to the statement signed by the General Secretariat on Friday, 16th January 2026,…

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Pakistan’s reportedly planned arms deal with Sudan presages problems for UAE in Africa

Pakistan’s reportedly planned arms deal with Sudan presages problems for UAE in Africa

Pakistan is functioning as the force multiplier in the Saudi-Turkish-Egyptian proxy campaign against the UAE in Africa which it’s finally participating in after sitting on the sidelines for so long By Andrew Korybko CALIFORNIA (CONVERSEER) – Reuters recently reported that “Pakistan nears $1.5 billion deal to supply weapons, jets to Sudan”, which follows last month’s…

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Burkina Faso foils coup attempt

Burkina Faso foils coup attempt

By Our Reporter OUAGADOUGOU (CONVERSEER) – Burkina Faso’s Military junta announced that it had foiled what was described as a sophisticated plot to assassinate its military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. Security Minister Mahamadou Sana revealed the details in a national television broadcast, stating that intelligence services intercepted the operation in its final stages. He alleged…

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