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In Dakar, Ousmane Sonko is making the final preparations for what promises to be a historic moment. The leader of the Pastef party is set to consolidate his influence at …
Ousmane Sonko’s power play at Pastef ahead of Senegal’s political shift Read More
Ousmane Sonko stands at a pivotal crossroads in Senegal’s political landscape, with his party, Pastef, poised to witness a historic transformation. As the movement prepares to solidify its leadership under …
Ousmane sonko’s bold move to lead pastef in Senegal’s political arena Read More
Malian authorities have initiated a significant new phase in their counter-terrorism efforts. On June 4, 2026, Bamako announced a financial reward mechanism aimed at individuals providing intelligence that could lead …
Mali unveils financial reward system for intelligence on Jnim and FLA leaders Read More
Mali’s transitional authorities have unveiled a bold new tactic in their fight against armed groups, offering financial incentives for information leading to the capture or elimination of key figures from …
Mali announces cash rewards to dismantle jihadist and separatist networks Read More
In this inaugural episode of an innovative series, we meet a writer on their native soil. Today, we journey to Ouagadougou with Roukiata Ouedraogo—actor, comedian, and author—who opens up about …
Exploring Burkina Faso through the words of a franco-burkinabè author Read More
More than 300 individuals have tragically lost their lives at the hands of ADF rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo since the beginning of the year. These grim statistics …
ADF rebels claim over 300 lives in eastern DRC since year start Read More
The Malian government has declared its intention to provide significant financial incentives to anyone offering actionable intelligence that leads to the whereabouts of individuals suspected of orchestrating terrorist attacks against …
Mali offers substantial rewards for information on militant leaders Read More
Morocco has officially launched a €402.2 million (3.7 billion Moroccan dirhams) program, in collaboration with the European Union delegation in Morocco and the embassies of Germany, Italy, and France. This …
Morocco secures €402 million EU funding to boost water policy Read More
senegalese health advisor resigns from primature over sonko’s exit Dr Bacary Thior stepped down from his position in the Primature following Ousmane Sonko’s departure from office, citing a commitment to …
Senegalese health advisor resigns from primature over sonko’s exit Read More
Côte d’Ivoire is currently experiencing the heart of its cashew harvest season, a critical period for the nation’s economy. This year, the Cotton and Cashew Council projected a harvest of …
Côte d’Ivoire’s anacarde harvest stumbles in bounkani region Read More
The cashew harvest season is in full swing in Côte d’Ivoire, with the Cotton and Cashew Council projecting over 1.3 million tons of cashew nuts this year. While production remains …
Côte d’Ivoire cashew harvest struggles in bounkani region Read More
During a productive visit to Lomé, Béninese President Romuald Wadagni met with Togolese Council President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, where both leaders underscored their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation, regional integration, …
Bénin-Togo: wadagni solidifies partnership in Lomé Read More