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A disappointing turnout for the opposition in Lomé The highly anticipated mobilization by the Cadre national de concertation pour le changement (CNCC) failed to meet expectations. On Saturday, May 9, …
Limited attendance at the CNCC political gathering in Akassimé Read More
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, led the official send-off ceremony for the Senegalese delegation bound for Nairobi this morning. The high-level ‘Africa Forward’ summit, running until May 13, …
Senegal’s bold stance at Nairobi’s Africa Forward summit Read More
Transforming Burkina Faso’s urban landscape with green solutions Burkina Faso is taking bold steps to combat urban heat and dust through an ambitious national landscaping initiative. The program aims to …
Burkina Faso’s urban greening: cooling cities and boosting well-being Read More
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire’s vibrant economic capital, is poised to host the inaugural Africa Space Expo (ASPEX) from September 24 to 26, 2026, at its state-of-the-art Exhibition Park. This landmark continental …
Côte d’Ivoire’s vision: becoming a central hub for africa’s burgeoning space economy Read More
As Dakar prepares to host the Youth Olympic Games in the Africa, the nation of Senegal finds itself at the center of a whirlwind of anticipation and responsibility. This historic …
Youth olympic games pressure on Senegal ahead of Dakar 2026 Read More
The political trajectory of Togo has been indelibly shaped by a pivotal juncture that continues to cast a long shadow over collective memory and foster societal divisions: the year 2005. …
Faure Gnassingbé’s ascension: a legacy of violence in southern Togo Read More
While Lomé presents itself as a key regional mediator, a much darker narrative is reportedly unfolding within Western diplomatic circles. Confidential diplomatic sources and American intelligence reports suggest that Faure …
Unveiling Togo’s alleged secret deals: faure gnassingbé’s role in Mali’s destabilization Read More
When Simone Inzaghi, the head coach of Al-Hilal, declared, « After three decades in football, I’ve never encountered an injury like Kalidou Koulibaly’s, » the entire Sénégal football community felt …
Kalidou koulibaly injury shakes Senegal’s world cup 2026 hopes Read More
Three Senegalese supporters, previously detained in Morocco following incidents at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), touched down at the Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD) in Diass on Thursday evening. …
Senegalese supporters released from Morocco return to Dakar Read More
The Mali under-17 national football team has kicked off their preparation for the upcoming CAN U17 2026 in Morocco with a narrow 0-1 loss to Uganda in a friendly match. …
Mali u17 suffer opening defeat against Uganda ahead of can 2026 Read More
The Senegalese U17 national team secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Tunisia in a friendly match held on Thursday at the Hammam Lif Municipal Stadium. The decisive goal was scored …
Senegal u17 team edges Tunisia in pre-can warm-up match Read More
Commentary Mali Attacks: Aggravating the Sahel Security Crisis Coordinated Mali attacks expose state vulnerabilities, insurgent adaptation, and shifting regional alliances across the Sahel North Africa By Salem A. Salem May …
Mali Attacks: Aggravating the Sahel Security Crisis • Stimson Center Read More