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The blurred boundary between journalism and activism in franco-african investigations Investigative journalism and activism may appear similar at first glance, but they serve fundamentally different purposes. Thomas Dietrich’s career exemplifies …
Blurring the lines between activism and journalism in franco-african relations Read More
From vocal ally to silent outcast Once a prominent voice in pan-African activism, Kémi Séba now faces extradition from South Africa to Benin, but his most striking setback may be …
The fall of Kemi Seba: betrayal and isolation in panafricanist circles Read More
The transition government under Captain Ibrahim Traoré has recently intensified its efforts to showcase Burkina Faso’s industrial ambitions, unveiling new factories and infrastructure projects with considerable fanfare. From tomato processing …
Burkina faso’s industrialization drive struggles amid security and economic crises Read More
Currently held in custody in Pretoria following his apprehension for alleged immigration offenses, the prominent advocate of pan-Africanism, Kémi Séba, asserts he is a victim of political persecution. However, beneath …
Kémi séba’s south african detention: political persecution claims marred by alleged covert alliances Read More
In Bamako, the capital of Mali, the demolition of the Faladiè livestock market has left over 300 displaced families homeless. The market, which also served as an informal camp for …
Faladiè demolition displaces hundreds in Bamako Read More
The government of Chad has announced the deployment of 1,500 soldiers to Haiti as part of a United Nations-backed security mission aimed at curbing the escalating violence perpetrated by armed …
Chad sends 1500 troops to haiti amid escalating gang violence Read More
PolitiqueNiger Passeport AES : où en est le processus ? Carole Assignon 20/04/202620 avril 2026 Au sein de l’Alliance des États du Sahel, le passeport AES doit remplacer celui de …
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Togo’s evolving Sahel strategy for regional security The Togo has positioned itself as a potential bridge between military-led governments in the Sahel region—specifically the Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—and the …
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Le Bénin renforce ses effectifs dédiés à la protection de l’enfance avec l’intégration d’une nouvelle promotion d’éducateurs spécialisés. L’École de Formation des Professions Judiciaires (EFPJ) à Abomey-Calavi a accueilli la …
Bénin : nouvelle vague d’éducateurs spécialisés prête à servir la protection de l’enfance Read More
Click to expand Image The military leadership in Burkina Faso is intensifying its systemic crackdown on independent voices through restrictive new laws, administrative hurdles, and punitive actions against both domestic …
Burkina Faso military junta dissolves 118 civil society groups Read More
Less than a month after Africa’s football governing body stripped Senegal of its Africa Cup of Nations title following chaotic scenes in the final against Morocco on January 19, another …
FIFA sanctions referee after controversial africa cup final Read More
During a high-level summit in Lomé this Saturday, Togo introduced its latest security and geopolitical framework designed for the Sahel region. The conference facilitated discussions between members of the Economic …
Togo positions itself as a diplomatic link between the Sahel and global partners Read More