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Politics Ousmane Sonko’s return to parliament could reshape Senegal’s leadership Senegal’s National Assembly convenes today to potentially reinstate opposition leader Ousmane Sonko as deputy after his controversial dismissal as Prime …
Sonko’s parliament return sparks constitutional crisis in Senegal Read More
The jihadist blockade strangling Bamako since late April is turning the 2026 Tabaski preparations into a grueling ordeal for hundreds of thousands of Malian families. The Group for the Support …
Mali jihadist blockade tightens ahead of tabaski celebrations Read More
The case of Joseph Figueira vividly illustrates the intricate influence mechanisms deployed by the Wagner Group within the Central African Republic. The Russian paramilitary organization skillfully leveraged the arrest of …
Central African Republic: how Wagner weaponized a humanitarian’s detention Read More
An extraordinary account has emerged from Joseph Figueira, the Belgo-Portuguese researcher detained in the Central African Republic two years ago. His harrowing experience, marked by uncertainty and severe hardship, unfolded …
Joseph figueira’s ordeal in centrafrican detention: a survivor’s account Read More
Ousmane Sonko a retrouvé ce week-end son domicile privé dakarois : « Ce soir, je dormirai le cœur léger », a réagi le désormais ancien premier ministre, vendredi soir, après que le président …
Sénégal : vers une cohabitation fratricide au pouvoir, entre Bassirou Diomaye Faye et Ousmane Sonko Read More
Cotonou witnessed a profoundly symbolic day on May 24, 2026, as Romuald Wadagni officially assumed the presidency of Bénin. Beyond the formal investiture, it was the remarkable assembly of political …
Bénin’s new president ushers in an era of political reconciliation Read More
In a powerful display of community solidarity, young people from the Lac region, operating under the umbrella of the Coordination of Youth Associations of Lac (CADELAC), extended crucial support to …
Lac region youth rally behind security forces battling boko haram Read More
General Ali Ahmat Aghabache, Chad’s Minister of Public Security and Immigration, issued directives on May 25, 2026, instructing security forces to enhance surveillance across public spaces and places of worship …
Chad’s security ministry boosts protection for tabaski celebrations Read More
wolfsburg suffers historic relegation after playoff loss to paderborn wolfsburg’s hopes of staying in the bundesliga were shattered in dramatic fashion on monday evening as they fell to a 2-1 …
Wolfsburg suffers historic relegation after playoff loss to paderborn Read More
Representatives of the Chadian Magistrates’ Union (SMT) and the Autonomous Chadian Magistrates’ Union (SYAMAT) have submitted a formal complaint against Ali Ahmat Aghabache, the country’s Minister of Public Security and …
Chadian magistrates lodge complaint against public security minister Read More
In a decisive move reshaping the political landscape of Senegal, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lo as the new Prime Minister, following the dismissal of …
Senegal’s new prime minister appointed amid political shifts Read More
Senegal appoints economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô as new prime minister Yahoo President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô as Senegal’s new prime minister, as announced …
Senegal appoints economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô as new prime minister Read More