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Taxawu Sénégal convened its foundational congress this past weekend, drawing prominent figures from the Senegalese opposition. The gathering included Aïssata Tall Sall, Bamba Fall, Oumar Sarr of the FDR, Me …
Taxawu Sénégal’s bold stance against Diomaye-Sonko leadership Read More
Bénin’s political scene transforms as Les Démocrates and FCBE take decisive turns The political party Les Démocrates has firmly reaffirmed its opposition status in Bénin following an extraordinary national council …
Political landscape shifts in Benin as opposition party stands firm Read More
the grim dilemma facing central africans: russian mercenaries or state-backed forces? In the heart of Central Africa, a stark and troubling question looms over the Republic of Central Africa: should …
Wagner or africa corps in central africa: brutal choices for civilians Read More
A disappointing turnout for the opposition in Lomé The highly anticipated mobilization by the Cadre national de concertation pour le changement (CNCC) failed to meet expectations. On Saturday, May 9, …
Limited attendance at the CNCC political gathering in Akassimé Read More
Macron slams Mali junta for demanding French troops leave amid jihadist surge French President Emmanuel Macron has sharply criticized Mali’s military leadership for its decision to expel French forces, calling …
Macron criticizes Mali junta’s push for french troop withdrawal Read More
Across Senegal, from the vibrant Dakar coastline to the historic Gorée Island, and stretching from the airport highway to remote rural communities, tens of thousands of solar-powered streetlights now illuminate …
French businesses thrive in Senegal’s growing market Read More
The head coach of the Sénégal national team, Pape Thiaw, is set to reveal the internal story of his debut Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) campaign. Through a captivating documentary …
Pape Thiaw unveils “L’Antre du Lion” documentary about his first CAN with Sénégal Read More
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, led the official send-off ceremony for the Senegalese delegation bound for Nairobi this morning. The high-level ‘Africa Forward’ summit, running until May 13, …
Senegal’s bold stance at Nairobi’s Africa Forward summit Read More
The 0-3 forfeiture against Morocco in the AFCON 2025 final has not only cost Senegal its championship but has also plunged African football into an unprecedented crisis of confidence. Clubs, …
African football turmoil: Senegal’s afcon 2025 title revoked by caf Read More
a new chapter in Benin-Niger relations under romuald wadagni With Romuald Wadagni set to take office as Benin’s next president, diplomatic circles are buzzing with cautious optimism about the potential …
Diplomatic thaw brewing between Benin and Niger under wadagni’s leadership Read More
The concept of civic power in Senegal has taken center stage in the nation’s political discourse following the historic 2024 election of Bassirou Diomaye Faye. While the peaceful transfer of …
Empowering civic power in Senegal: roots, challenges and renewal paths Read More
The transformation of the Ivorian economy through industrialisation was the focal point of a press lunch held on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Abidjan-Plateau. During the event, Paul-Harry Aithnard, the …
Industrialisation as a catalyst for economic growth in Côte d’Ivoire Read More