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From May 4 to 10, 2026, Burkina Faso experienced a week brimming with pivotal moments across culture, security, economy, diplomacy, and governance. Here’s a detailed recap of the most significant …
Burkina Faso’s key events: culture, security and economy in may 2026 Read More
Understanding the roots of Mali’s ongoing conflict with Touareg separatists Mali’s security landscape has deteriorated sharply in recent months, culminating in coordinated attacks in late April 2026. These assaults targeted …
Touareg separatist demands hold the key to resolving Mali’s security crisis Read More
Senegal’s political evolution: institutional crisis or democratic renewal? Senegal is currently navigating a pivotal moment in its democratic journey. The reshaping of Parliament’s role has sparked intense debate: is the …
Senegal’s political evolution: institutional crisis or democratic renewal? Read More
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The intricate political dance between president diomaye faye and prime minister ousmane sonko Read More
Advancing the digital shift in the Ivorian school system As part of the second stage of the Digital Skills Development for Supervisory and Teaching Personnel (DCNPEE) initiative, dozens of educational …
Digital education in Côte d’Ivoire: 75 inspectors trained in new technologies Read More
Nairobi hosts pivotal Africa-Forward summit On Monday, May 11, all attention converged on the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya. The two-day Africa-Forward summit, co-chaired by French President …
Africa-Forward summit in Nairobi: redefining France-Africa relations through concrete partnerships Read More
In the bustling neighborhoods of N’Djamena and smaller towns across Chad, a growing number of young women in their twenties are grappling with the heartbreaking reality of recurrent miscarriages. This …
Repeated miscarriages in young mothers in Chad: silent struggles and solutions Read More
Youssouf Mahamat Youssouf, the esteemed leader of the Ouaddaï Provincial Council in Chad, has passed away in N’Djamena. The authorities will announce funeral arrangements in due course. By Nicolas Biyong …
Tchad: death of ouaddaï provincial council president Read More
The European Union (EU) has once again underscored its commitment to strengthening ties with Togo, a move that comes amid escalating global tensions. Addressing reporters in Lomé during Europe Day …
How the EU secures its interests in West Africa through Togo Read More
Niger imposes broadcast bans on foreign media outlets for alleged threats to stability The Nigerien National Observatory of Communication (ONC), led by Ibrahim Manzo Diallo, announced on public broadcaster Télé …
Niger suspends international media outlets over national stability concerns Read More
During the founding assembly of Khalifa Sall’s party, Taxawu Sénégal, Aïssata Tall Sall delivered a sharp political address, focusing on critiques of the current leadership and the need for a …
Aïssata Tall Sall challenges the current administration at the Taxawu Sénégal congress 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