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Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire’s economic heart, transformed into the continental nexus for personal data governance debates on May 18, 2026. Over four days, the ninth international conference of the African Network …
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Senegal’s apr targets Sonko over political arrests in Touba In a bold move to rally religious support, Senegal’s ruling party, the Alliance for the Republic (APR), has intensified its campaign …
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N’Djamena recently witnessed a landmark cultural event as the National Museum of Chad, operating under the Ministry of Tourist Development, Culture, and Handicrafts, proudly presented its very first ‘Night of …
Chad’s national museum hosts inaugural ‘night of museums’ to celebrate cultural heritage Read More
A newly enacted anti-homosexuality law in Senegal, which significantly escalates penalties for what are termed «acts against nature,» is now manifesting its initial judicial consequences amidst considerable public debate. In …
Senegal’s anti-homosexuality law sparks legal and human rights concerns Read More
The ninth international conference of the African Network of Personal Data Protection Authorities (RAPDP) kicked off on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Abidjan, running for four days. The event brings …
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Lomé hosts landmark forum to accelerate Africa’s economic future This week, Lomé has become the epicenter of Africa’s economic ambitions as the Biashara Africa 2026 forum kicks off, bringing together …
Africa business forum 2026: gnassingbé pushes for result-driven continental integration Read More
The much-anticipated draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers was conducted this Tuesday in Cairo, Egypt. All 48 participating teams now know their group-stage opponents as the …
CAN 2027 qualifiers draw: Burkina Faso faces tough rivals in group F Read More
Stretching across 400 kilometers of shared border with Mali, where intense commercial exchanges thrive, Senegal faces growing unease over its eastern neighbor’s escalating turmoil. To counter spillover risks, Dakar is …
Sénégal bolsters eastern border amid rising Mali insecurity Read More
The strategic stakes of Mali’s Sahara region extend far beyond its borders—particularly for Algeria. The vast Saharan territories inherited from colonial France in 1962 are home to Tuareg communities, and …
How Algeria has shaped Mali’s jihadist landscape since 2001 Read More
Bamako, the vibrant capital of Mali, continues to navigate daily life under an persistent state of emergency. Access points to the city remain obstructed by various Islamist militias, fostering a …
Bamako’s enduring spirit amidst state of emergency and militant blockades Read More
The recent decision by Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s administration to permanently shutter the Target Malaria research facilities and destroy all genetically modified mosquito samples marks a pivotal moment in Burkina Faso’s …
Burkina Faso’s malaria crisis deepens amid sovereignist policies Read More
Arsenal one win from premier league title after havertz’s decisive header Player ratings Arsenal Burnley FEATURES Arsenal vs Burnley Premier League K. Havertz While not their most dazzling performance, Arsenal …
Arsenal one win from premier league title after havertz’s decisive header Read More