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As political tensions escalate in Togo, recent declarations from groups identified as loyalist paramilitaries or militias have ignited sharp reactions from civil society and opposition figures. Audio recordings and social …
Togo faces growing concerns over unconditional loyalty pledges to Gnassingbé family Read More
N’Djamena, June 2026 — In the face of mounting climatic and economic challenges, the Republic of China has reaffirmed its commitment to Chad by delivering a substantial donation of 1,770 …
China donates 1,770 tons of rice to bolster Chad’s food security Read More
The Republic of Niger has enacted sweeping reforms to its legal framework, introducing a groundbreaking Penal Code designed to intensify the fight against corruption and financial malfeasance. This legislative overhaul …
Niger adopts stricter penalties to combat corruption Read More
The agricultural landscape in West Africa has been transformed by a bold initiative from the Beninese government. Ahead of the 2026-2027 cotton farming season, authorities announced an unprecedented incentive: a …
Benin’s performance-driven strategy boosts cotton sector growth Read More
Togo launches elite agronomy program with French agricultural school Lomé witnessed a landmark agreement on June 15, 2026, as Togo’s Groupe Scientifique SIGMA joined forces with France’s École Supérieure des …
Togo partners with french agri-school to launch elite agronomy program Read More
As the highly anticipated France-Sénégal showdown approached, a single statement from Ousmane Sonko ignited a debate many thought had faded into obscurity. The President of the Senegalese National Assembly declared, …
Sénégal vs France: when identity politics overshadows football Read More
The Tillabéri region of Niger has once again witnessed armed violence. On Friday, 12 June 2026, around 7 a.m., the village of Goungo Koré in the commune of Ayorou was …
Deadly attack in Niger’s Ayorou leaves two dead, one kidnapped Read More
Abdourahamane Tiani, head of Niger’s military regime, has stripped the activist widely known as Mayra of her Nigerien nationality.
Niger’s general strips activist Mayra of her citizenship Read More
Senegal’s inherited liabilities under scrutiny Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, has brought the issue of Senegal’s public debt back into the spotlight, raising the possibility that some financial …
Ousmane Sonko reignites debate on Senegal’s ‘odious debt’ Read More
Politique Ousmane Sonko sur sa candidature à la présidentielle de 2029 Ousmane Sonko, the prominent leader of Pastef and current President of the National Assembly, has addressed inquiries regarding his …
Ousmane Sonko on his potential 2029 presidential bid in Sénégal Read More
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced a staff-level agreement with the authorities in Niger, paving the way for an upcoming disbursement of 26.3 million dollars, approximately 17.8 billion FCFA. …
Niger to receive nearly 18 billion FCFA following staff-level agreement with the IMF Read More
The security landscape in northern Mali has deteriorated sharply in recent weeks. The Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA), a separatist armed group, has escalated its mobilization campaign, issuing urgent …
FLA steps up mobilization ahead of major offensive in northern Mali Read More