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Commercial traffic between Senegal and Mali has come to a standstill following escalating security measures along the Dakar-Bamako route. The disruption, centered near the border town of Kidira, has left …
Dakar Bamako road blocked by security concerns in Senegal and Mali Read More
Senegal’s 2026 World Cup squad unveiled amid high hopes Senegal has announced its 28-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring global stars including Sadio Mané and Kalidou Koulibaly, …
Senegal’s 2026 world cup squad revealed with stars like Mané and Koulibaly Read More
Togo has unequivocally become the latest stage for an intense geopolitical competition between France and Russia. Through a complex interplay of crisis diplomacy, security accords, and soft power initiatives, both …
Togo: a new front in the quiet geopolitical contest between Paris and Moscow Read More
Top Stories National dialogue 2026: Diomaye focuses on targeted consultations National consultations: APR rejects Diomaye Faye’s initiative National Assembly: Prime Minister to face current affairs session Ministerial council meeting: Ousmane …
Senegal justice system under scrutiny as prime minister demands faster rulings Read More
In a decisive move on May 18, 2026, the Nigerien government, under the leadership of General Abdourahamane Tiani, officially established a national uranium mining company and revoked the mining concession …
Niger takes full control of uranium sector with new state-owned firm Read More
Morocco and Ivory Coast flags © Official Press ivory coast reaffirms unwavering support for Morocco’s territorial integrity The Republic of Ivory Coast has once again expressed its firm backing for …
Ivory coast backs Morocco’s Sahara autonomy plan Read More
The political landscape of Senegal is currently marked by intense exchanges between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. Their ongoing dialogues are shaping the nation’s future trajectory, …
Senegal political tensions between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko Read More
Amidst the political landscape of Senegal, a high-stakes conversation unfolds between key figures Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko. This delicate exchange, fraught with underlying tensions, reflects the nation’s evolving …
Sénégal: political tensions rise as Faye and Sonko navigate fragile dialogue Read More
A significant chapter in contemporary Beninese political history draws to a close. With the inauguration of his elected successor, Romuald Wadagni, just days away, outgoing President Patrice Talon delivered a …
Benin’s political transition: president talon’s farewell and the road ahead for wadagni Read More
A fresh wave of diplomatic strain has emerged between Senegal and France, following the recent enactment of a Senegalese law that imposes stricter penalties for same-sex relations and the arrest …
Senegal’s new anti-LGBT+ legislation creates diplomatic friction with France Read More
Auguste Miremont Politics Auguste Miremont, former Communication Minister: « President Ouattara learned the most from President Houphouët-Boigny » As Côte d’Ivoire’s first Minister of Communication (1989-1993) and former Director-General of …
Auguste miremont reflects on ivorian leadership from houphouët to ouattara Read More
The General Directorate of the National Office for the Organization of the Pilgrimage (ORGEP) has issued a formal notice to Chadian pilgrims preparing for the 2026 Hajj, emphasizing strict adherence …
Hadj 2026: ORGEP issues strict safety and discipline guidelines for Chadian pilgrims Read More