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President Diomaye Faye leads direct negotiations with the IMF over hidden debt crisis While Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko hosted an economic symposium in Dakar focusing on innovative alternatives to …
Senegal’s president takes charge of IMF debt talks amid economic challenges Read More
Across the Sahel, government initiatives celebrate women’s empowerment in economic development, particularly in Niger’s bustling capital. Yet in the embattled districts of Tillabéri, where insurgent violence has tightened its grip, …
Contraceptive access in conflict zones of the Sahel raises health risks Read More
The debt burden on Senegal’s economy has once again taken center stage in economic discussions. In Dakar, policymakers, economists, and financial experts are actively exploring alternative financing and restructuring solutions …
Senegal tackles debt crisis with new financing strategies beyond IMF Read More
The sun beat down on Kampala as official smiles and firm handshakes masked the weighty matters of African diplomacy. On May 12, 2026, the President of the Council arrived in …
Togo’s president strengthens ties with Uganda at Museveni’s inauguration Read More
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Mali crisis deepens as rebel offensive gains ground Read More
PSG eyes russian talents after Safonov’s breakthrough When Paris Saint-Germain splashed out €20 million to sign Matvey Safonov from Krasnodar last summer, few anticipated the Russian goalkeeper would promptly displace …
PSG explores russian market with two new transfer targets after safonov move Read More
The Chad National Bureau of Land Freight (BNFT), alongside freight authorities in Cameroon and the Central African Republic, has finalized a landmark digitalization agreement to transform Central African trade corridors …
Tchad Cameroon central africa digital trade pact launched Read More
The 7th annual ID4Africa General Assembly is set to take place in Abidjan from May 12 to 15, 2026, at the Parc des Expositions de Port-Bouët. This year’s theme, “Digital …
ID4Africa 2026: Abidjan hosts Africa’s digital identity leaders Read More
Bénin’s leaders pitch economic transformation at Nairobi investment forum The Director-General of SIPI-BENIN S.A, Létondji Beheton, and the CEO of CDC Bénin, Maryse Lokossou, showcased the country’s industrial and financial …
Bénin showcases industrial growth at Africa forward investment forum in Kenya Read MoreThe synchronized assaults by the Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA) on April 25, 2026, signify a profound strategic shift since 2012. …
Mali’s security crisis intensifies: junta and russian model under pressure Read More
In a significant strategic move aimed at modernizing its border management infrastructure, the government of Bénin, in close collaboration with the United States, has achieved a critical milestone. The Hillacondji …
Bénin and US fortify border control with MIDAS system deployment at Hillacondji Read More
April 26, 2026, will forever be etched as a somber date for Mali. On this pivotal day, Kidal, once cherished by Bamako as a symbol of its regained strength, tragically …
Kidal’s fall: the day russian allies abandoned Mali Read More