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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
In the bustling neighborhoods of N’Djamena and smaller towns across Chad, a growing number of young women in their twenties are grappling with the heartbreaking reality of recurrent miscarriages. This …
Repeated miscarriages in young mothers in Chad: silent struggles and solutions Read More
Youssouf Mahamat Youssouf, the esteemed leader of the Ouaddaï Provincial Council in Chad, has passed away in N’Djamena. The authorities will announce funeral arrangements in due course.
Tchad: death of ouaddaï provincial council president Read More
Mali’s sovereignty struggle amid rising terror alliances and foreign influence shifts The Mali crisis, unfolding since 2012, has morphed into a complex regional challenge with far-reaching implications. Once a cornerstone …
Mali’s sovereignty struggle amid rising terror alliances and foreign influence shifts Read More
Emerging from humble origins and facing life’s hardships early on, Babily Dembélé has steadily established himself as a prominent, multifaceted figure within Côte d’Ivoire. As an architect, politician, entrepreneur, and …
Babily dembélé: a compelling journey of resilience and impact in Côte d’Ivoire Read More
A grim tableau defines the vital supply routes crisscrossing northern Mali: the desolate remains of incinerated vehicles, decaying foodstuffs, and lifeless bodies abandoned by the roadside. An pervasive scent of …
Mali’s north: the stark reality of supply routes amidst official denial Read More
Tragic accident on Lake Chad: Nigerian fishermen killed in Chadian strikes Breaking news. Aerial strikes conducted by the Chadian military against jihadist positions on Lake Chad may have resulted in …
Tragic accident on lake Chad: nigerian fishermen killed in chadian strikes Read More
Niamey to host OHADA academic conference and advocacy competition in may 2026 The University Club OHADA UAM in Niamey is set to organize a prestigious academic event on May 22-23, …
Ohada conference and advocacy competition in Niamey may 2026 Read More
The European Union (EU) has once again underscored its commitment to strengthening ties with Togo, a move that comes amid escalating global tensions. Addressing reporters in Lomé during Europe Day …
How the EU secures its interests in West Africa through Togo Read MoreVenance Konan exposes the contradictions of modern panafricanism As the South African judiciary prepares to rule on Kémi Séba’s case—detained in April while allegedly attempting illegal entry to Zimbabwe—the writer …
Exploring panafricanism through the lens of venance konan’s critique Read More