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A significant political uproar has erupted in Chad following the sentencing of eight prominent figures from the Groupe de concertations des acteurs politiques (GCAP) to eight years in prison. Hissein …
Chadian opposition leaders face eight-year prison sentences Read More
A recent assessment of women’s economic empowerment across Africa reveals a varied landscape of progress, with some nations making significant strides while Chad continues to face considerable hurdles in achieving …
Chad’s standing in advancing women’s economic rights across Africa Read More
In Côte d’Ivoire, a significant chapter in the nation’s political journey has concluded. After a quarter-century overseeing and organizing national elections, the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) has officially ceased to …
Côte d’Ivoire: electoral commission dissolved, new political chapter begins Read More
Niger is currently facing a significant forced displacement crisis, impacting more than one million people. Over half of these individuals are internally displaced persons (IDPs), primarily concentrated in two southern …
Niger’s escalating displacement crisis impacts over a million Read More
With Eid al-Adha just weeks away, Ivory Coast’s National Council Against Excessive Prices (CNLVC) is pushing a bold plan to stabilize sheep prices by prioritizing local production. The government-backed body, …
Ivory Coast boosts domestic sheep farming ahead of Eid al-Adha Read More
Abdelkader Djellaoui, Algeria’s Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, initiated a crucial two-day working visit to the Republic of Chad on Wednesday, leading a high-level delegation. The primary objective …
Algeria and Chad push forward trans-saharan road sections in N’Djamena discussions Read More
In Bamako, political observers are closely scrutinizing the evolving alliance between the Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen (Jnim) and the Front de Libération du Azawad (FLA). This partnership, which has …
Alliance between Jnim and FLA in Mali: what future for this cooperation? Read More
Revue de presse Afrique À la Une: le Sénégal victime d’une nouvelle cyberattaque Écouter – 03:45 Publicité How far will the wave of cyberattacks targeting the Senegalese state extend? This …
Senegal’s digital infrastructure faces repeated cyberattacks Read More
PolitiqueAfrique Émission spéciale sur le Mali à la recherche de la paix PolitiqueAfrique Georges Ibrahim Tounkara 14/05/202614 mai 2026 The escalating situation in Mali is a growing concern, as the …
Mali’s fragile peace: navigating conflict and instability Read More
Romuald Wadagni has secured a decisive victory in Bénin’s presidential election, claiming 94.27% of the vote against challenger Paul Hounkpè, who conceded defeat and urged national unity. The Constitutional Court …
Bénin: Romuald Wadagni faces high stakes in new presidential mandate Read More
Emmanuel Macron has chosen a confrontational tone to describe the state of relations between France and the military regimes of the Sahel. By asserting that Paris was “repaid with ingratitude,” …
Emmanuel macron confronts Sahel military regimes on cooperation breakdown Read More
The imperative to address the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) has once more taken center stage in Côte d’Ivoire’s political discourse. This pivotal body, responsible for orchestrating elections across the nation, …
Ivorian electoral commission’s future ignites political debate Read More