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The Bénin government has taken a decisive step to support primary school students ahead of the 2026 Certificat d’Études Primaires (CEP) exams. In an official directive, Minister Salimane Karimou of …
Cantine scolaire CEP 2026: meals maintained for exam candidates Read More
Chad and Algeria join forces to boost N’Djamena’s energy security Chad’s energy sector is set to enter a new phase of development following the launch of a 40 MW tri-fuel …
Chad launches 40 MW tri-fuel power plant project in N’Djamena with Sonelgaz Read More
In Mbour, his hometown, the presidential coalition Diomaye Président made a deliberate move to signal a shift in its relationship with the Pastef party. The gathering, framed as a performance …
Senegal’s Diomaye Faye distances himself from Pastef ahead of 2029 vote Read More
The political landscape in Chad has been shaken by recent events. The dissolution of the GCAP by the Supreme Court and the subsequent eight-year prison sentences handed down to its …
Opposition in Chad survives despite judicial repression Read More
The Malian government is under mounting pressure to address escalating violations of fundamental rights following a surge in enforced disappearances, targeted abductions, and inflammatory rhetoric against political opponents and civil …
Mali faces urgent call to uphold fundamental rights amid rising abuses Read More
The Dakar Urban Police Force has dismantled a sophisticated counterfeit visa approval letter operation, highlighting the growing complexity of irregular migration networks passing through Senegal. A key suspect, described by …
Dakar uncovers chinese fake visa approval network with suspect detained Read More
Togo opposition unites to challenge constitutional reforms A new opposition coalition in Togo has taken the first step in its campaign against recent constitutional amendments. The Cadre national de concertation …
Togo opposition unites to challenge constitutional reforms Read More
Taxawu Sénégal held its constitutive congress in Dakar on Sunday, May 10, marking its official transition from a political platform to a structured party. Under the theme «From platform to …
Khalifa Sall launches new political vision for Senegal at taxawu congrès Read More
Reports from the Lake Chad region indicate that scores of Nigerian fishermen are feared dead following recent aerial bombardments by the Tchad military. These strikes, which targeted jihadist hideouts in …
Chadian military strikes against jihadists reportedly kill dozens of fishermen Read More
Mali’s sovereignty struggle amid rising terror alliances and foreign influence shifts The Mali crisis, unfolding since 2012, has morphed into a complex regional challenge with far-reaching implications. Once a cornerstone …
Mali’s sovereignty struggle amid rising terror alliances and foreign influence shifts Read More
Emerging from humble origins and facing life’s hardships early on, Babily Dembélé has steadily established himself as a prominent, multifaceted figure within Côte d’Ivoire. As an architect, politician, entrepreneur, and …
Babily dembélé: a compelling journey of resilience and impact in Côte d’Ivoire Read More
A grim tableau defines the vital supply routes crisscrossing northern Mali: the desolate remains of incinerated vehicles, decaying foodstuffs, and lifeless bodies abandoned by the roadside. An pervasive scent of …
Mali’s north: the stark reality of supply routes amidst official denial Read More