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In a bold move that has reignited debates on human rights and state sovereignty, the mayor of Paris Centre, Ariel Weil, has publicly condemned Senegal’s stringent anti-homosexuality laws. His critique, …
French mayor condemns Senegal’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws amid global outrage Read More
Succès Masra’s unjust detention and deteriorating health spark urgent appeals A year has passed since Tchadian opposition leader Succès Masra was arrested and sentenced to two decades behind bars. His …
Urgent detention and health crisis of opposition leader succès masra in Tchad Read More
education Tchad’s education ministry learns from Cameroon’s ICT integration model The UNESCO Central Africa regional office supports member states in transforming national education systems through tailored technical assistance and knowledge …
Tchad-Cameroun: study mission explores ICT integration in education Read More
The political landscape in parts of Africa, particularly within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), has recently been shaped by highly symbolic displays. During numerous sovereignist demonstrations, Russian flags and …
Kemi Seba’s ideological shift challenges new dependencies in Africa Read More
The Burkina Faso government proudly announced that over 261 million FCFA had been collected under the Faso Mêbo initiative by mid-May 2026. But as the fundraising drive gathers momentum, a …
Burkina Faso’s Faso Mêbo initiative: patriotism or hidden tax? Read More
Ndiaga Seck case: Cheikh Bara Ndiaye fires back at political accusations The detention of prominent political figure Ndiaga Seck has ignited fierce debates, with mounting allegations of politically motivated interference. …
Controversy grows over Ndiaga Seck arrest amid political claims Read More
The Republic of Chad finds itself locked in a protracted and brutal engagement against the persistent threat of Boko Haram, under the leadership of Bakura Doro. This enduring confrontation, often …
Chad’s enduring battle against bakura doro’s boko haram: a relentless war of attrition Read More
Chad’s protracted confrontation with Boko Haram For years, the nation of Chad has found itself embroiled in a persistent and devastating conflict against the Islamist extremist group Boko Haram. This …
Chad’s relentless struggle against Boko Haram: an unending war of attrition Read More
In a bustling street of Dakar, nothing outwardly distinguishes “K.” from the other pedestrians. He walks swiftly, phone in hand, greeting acquaintances as he passes. On the surface, everything appears …
The quiet acts of courage against state homophobia in Senegal Read More
An AS Monaco side that led 4-1 at half-time eventually suffered a heartbreaking 5-4 defeat to Strasbourg in the final match of the Ligue 1 season. The loss confirmed a …
AS Monaco suffers dramatic late collapse against Strasbourg in Ligue 1 finale Read More
The National Assembly of Senegal finds itself navigating a fresh wave of public scrutiny. A terse instruction, “send your Orange Money number,” reportedly exchanged internally among parliamentarians or administrative staff …
Senegal’s national assembly embroiled in orange money payment controversy Read More
Following their recent 2-1 defeat in the final Ligue 1 match against Paris FC, Paris Saint-Germain now enters a crucial 12-day period without official fixtures as they gear up for …
Psg’s path to the champions league final: rest, friendly, and intensified training Read More