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Nestled in eastern Chad, the city of Abéché stands as a vibrant testament to the enduring ties between Chad and its eastern neighbor, Sudan. Often described as the most Sudanese …
Abéché: Chad’s eastern gateway and sudanese sanctuary Read More
Togolese diplomacy has achieved another significant success. Through the determined mediation efforts led by President Faure Gnassingbé, twenty-two Malian military personnel, previously held captive by the Tuareg rebels of the …
Togo’s faure gnassingbé secures release of 22 malian soldiers Read More
POLITICS AND RELIGION IN SENEGAL The relevance of formalizing religious practice? In Senegal, religious belief transcends the private sphere, actively contributing to social cohesion, crisis mediation, education, and at …
Senegal’s religious landscape: should state-faith relations be formalized? Read More
Spain’s Defense Minister, Margarita Robles, confirmed before the Congress on Tuesday that a Supreme Court decision concerning border expulsions in Sebta had indeed generated a “pull effect,” contributing to the …
Spanish minister acknowledges ‘pull factor’ in Sebta migration surge Read More
The Senegalese Parliament has successfully passed a significant piece of legislation, championed by the Pastef parliamentary majority. This new law mandates that the nation’s highest-ranking officials must submit a second …
Senegal’s new asset declaration law: implications for high-ranking officials Read More
Linz ASK21h00Celtic Glasgow aller : 0 – 3 compositions Linz ASK versus Celtic Glasgow: live coverage Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 9:00 PM UEFA Champions League 2026-2027, Qualification Play-offs, Second Leg …
Champions league return leg: Linz ASK battles Celtic Glasgow Read More
Rabat recently hosted the Morocco-India Economic Forum 2026, a pivotal event initiated by the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services of Rabat-Salé-Kénitra (CCISRSK). This significant gathering was organized in close …
Rabat hosts Morocco-india economic forum 2026 Read More
The inaugural session of the Parliament of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) commenced in Niamey on Monday. This significant event saw the formal installation of 45 confederal deputies representing …
AES parliament convenes in Niamey for inaugural session Read More
Crédit photo, AFP via Getty Images The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group, reportedly backed by Rwanda, have reached an agreement on a …
Drc government and m23 rebels agree on peace talks roadmap Read More
General Abdourahamane Tiani has recently inaugurated a training camp for over 300 young Nigeriens. Marketed as a civic engagement and national rebirth initiative, the program draws inspiration from the Burkinabè …
Niger’s youth initiative: patriotism or creeping militarization? Read More
A particularly brutal attack struck Tessa, located in the Dosso department of southwestern Niger, on Friday, August 21, 2026. Eighteen gendarmes were tragically killed during an assault by heavily armed …
Deadly attack claims lives of 18 gendarmes in Tessa, Niger, raising security concerns Read More
RDC : Joseph Kabila conteste devant la justice américaine les sanctions de Washington Actus. L’ancien président congolais Joseph Kabila a engagé une procédure devant un tribunal fédéral américain pour contester …
RDC : Joseph Kabila conteste devant la justice américaine les sanctions de Washington Read More