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The political landscape in Chad has been shaken by recent events. The dissolution of the GCAP by the Supreme Court and the subsequent eight-year prison sentences handed down to its …
Opposition in Chad survives despite judicial repression Read More
From May 4 to 10, 2026, Burkina Faso experienced a week brimming with pivotal moments across culture, security, economy, diplomacy, and governance. Here’s a detailed recap of the most significant …
Burkina Faso’s key events: culture, security and economy in may 2026 Read More
Understanding the roots of Mali’s ongoing conflict with Touareg separatists Mali’s security landscape has deteriorated sharply in recent months, culminating in coordinated attacks in late April 2026. These assaults targeted …
Touareg separatist demands hold the key to resolving Mali’s security crisis Read More
Senegal’s political evolution: institutional crisis or democratic renewal? Senegal is currently navigating a pivotal moment in its democratic journey. The reshaping of Parliament’s role has sparked intense debate: is the …
Senegal’s political evolution: institutional crisis or democratic renewal? Read More
The Malian government is under mounting pressure to address escalating violations of fundamental rights following a surge in enforced disappearances, targeted abductions, and inflammatory rhetoric against political opponents and civil …
Mali faces urgent call to uphold fundamental rights amid rising abuses Read More
The Dakar Urban Police Force has dismantled a sophisticated counterfeit visa approval letter operation, highlighting the growing complexity of irregular migration networks passing through Senegal. A key suspect, described by …
Dakar uncovers chinese fake visa approval network with suspect detained Read More
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The intricate political dance between president diomaye faye and prime minister ousmane sonko Read More
Togo opposition unites to challenge constitutional reforms A new opposition coalition in Togo has taken the first step in its campaign against recent constitutional amendments. The Cadre national de concertation …
Togo opposition unites to challenge constitutional reforms Read More
Taxawu Sénégal held its constitutive congress in Dakar on Sunday, May 10, marking its official transition from a political platform to a structured party. Under the theme «From platform to …
Khalifa Sall launches new political vision for Senegal at taxawu congrès Read More
Advancing the digital shift in the Ivorian school system As part of the second stage of the Digital Skills Development for Supervisory and Teaching Personnel (DCNPEE) initiative, dozens of educational …
Digital education in Côte d’Ivoire: 75 inspectors trained in new technologies Read More
Reports from the Lake Chad region indicate that scores of Nigerian fishermen are feared dead following recent aerial bombardments by the Tchad military. These strikes, which targeted jihadist hideouts in …
Chadian military strikes against jihadists reportedly kill dozens of fishermen Read More
Nairobi hosts pivotal Africa-Forward summit On Monday, May 11, all attention converged on the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya. The two-day Africa-Forward summit, co-chaired by French President …
Africa-Forward summit in Nairobi: redefining France-Africa relations through concrete partnerships Read More