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SECURITY INCIDENT Deadly jihadist attack on Malian military base in San At least ten soldiers were killed early Sunday in San, central Mali, when jihadists launched a coordinated assault on …
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Institutional Evolution: The Birth of a Second Chamber The Republic of Bénin inaugurated its first-ever Senate on July 30, 2026, followed by the election of former President Patrice Talon as …
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Jihadist assault leaves at least 10 soldiers dead in central Mali An intense assault on a Malian military base in the city of San has resulted in the deaths of …
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The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues its relentless spread, with no signs of abating. On August 5, the Deputy Medical Director of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) …
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The prospect of dissolving Senegal’s National Assembly remains a central topic in the nation’s political discourse. At a Pastef rally held this Saturday in Linguère, Ousmane Sonko articulated his firm …
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This Sunday, August 9, 2026, several significant events shaped the daily discourse in Sénégal. Ousmane Sonko gathered thousands of supporters at a rally in Linguère, where he voiced strong criticism …
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Ousmane Sonko energized thousands of supporters at a rally in Linguère, where he launched a strong critique against the incumbent president’s governance, highlighting a stark disparity between public aspirations and …
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‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Nigéria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Nigeria : La question sécuritaire entre tensions avec l’AES, vague d’enlèvements et tournant vers des polices d’État …
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Public opinion in Gabon has turned sharply against France, with 78% of citizens now viewing the former colonial power’s influence as negative—a historic high. This stark shift comes from the …
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Moody’s has taken a significant step in recognizing Benin’s economic progress. By elevating the country’s long-term sovereign credit rating from B1 to Ba3, the agency now places Cotonou in the …
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The discussion surrounding the timing of the upcoming local elections in Senegal has taken a decisive turn. Following Ousmane Sonko’s direct appeal to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye regarding the imperative …
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As Chad prepares for its 66th independence anniversary on August 11, 2026, Pahimi Padacké Albert, who leads the National Rally of Chadian Democrats (RNDT-Le Réveil) and serves as the opposition’s …
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