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Kidnappings: the financial engine behind Boko Haram’s insurgency From Nigerian schools to Chad’s borders, abductions fuel violence across West Africa. Here’s how ransom payments sustain one of the continent’s deadliest …
How Boko Haram funds its insurgency through kidnappings Read More
Political arrest sparks controversy as Sonko faces baseless smear campaign Recent developments surrounding the detention of political figure Ndiaga Seck have ignited heated debates across public platforms. The individual, facing …
Burkina Faso news today: Babacar Ba condemns smear campaign against prime minister Ousmane Sonko Read More
The Minister of Finance and Budget, Cheikh Diba, led the political phase of the annual review of UEMOA’s reforms, policies, programs, and projects in Dakar today. The event brought together …
Senegal’s UEMOA progress report highlights integration gains and challenges Read More
may 19, 2026 download pricing grid Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode Senegal Space Week 2026: Dakar accelerates its tech sovereignty drive breaking news may 19, 2026 The …
Senegal space week 2026: Dakar’s bold move toward tech sovereignty Read More
In a bold stand against growing repression in West Africa, French Member of the European Parliament Manon Aubry has condemned what she describes as a targeted campaign against LGBTQ+ individuals …
Euro MP condemns anti-LGBTQ+ crackdown in Senegal Read More
The Prime Minister of Burkina Faso, Ousmane Sonko, alongside his cabinet members, is set to appear before the National Assembly in Ouagadougou this Friday, May 22, 2026, for a high-stakes …
Ouagadougou’s top political event: prime minister sonko and cabinet face assembly scrutiny friday Read More
As the Premier League season winds down, Manchester City faces a must-win scenario against Bournemouth this Tuesday, May 19. With Arsenal leading by two points and just two matchdays remaining, …
How to watch Bournemouth vs Manchester City in Premier League clash Read More
In Senegal, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is scheduled to appear before the National Assembly this Friday, May 22, 2026. The head of government will engage with parliamentarians during a dedicated …
Senegal’s prime minister ousmane sonko to face national assembly for fifth accountability session Read More
Prime minister Ousmane Sonko to address parliament on Friday This Friday, May 22, 2026, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko will face a pivotal session of parliamentary scrutiny in the heart of …
Prime minister Ousmane Sonko to address parliament on Friday Read More
The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has once again exposed the fragility of Mali’s security apparatus with a brazen assault on a Chinese-operated mining site in …
Mali struggles as jihadists target chinese mining site in naréna Read More
In the face of mounting military pressure and unrelenting extremist promises, the people of Mali find themselves trapped between two untenable options: a military junta clinging to power and a …
Mali facing jihadist advances and military deadlock Read More
Olympic Marseille faces a critical financial juncture ahead of the summer transfer window, with mounting pressure to offload key players to stabilize its balance sheet. The club’s absence from the …
Olympic marseille transfer talks heat up with quinten timber valuation Read More