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Bamako residents defy jihadist blockade for Eid al-Adha celebrations A herd of sheep in a makeshift livestock pen in Bamako on May 14, 2026 Sheep loaded onto the back of …

Dakar — As anticipation builds for the 138th edition of the Popenguine Marian Pilgrimage, Senegal‘s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy call to the Cathedral of Our Lady of …

With the Pèlerinage marial de Popenguine just around the corner, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko made a courtesy call to Monseigneur André Guèye, the Archbishop of Dakar, this past Thursday. …

Chad Tabaski in N’Djamena: vibrant markets and rising prices ahead of celebrations As Tabaski approaches, N’Djamena buzzes with activity—markets overflow with shoppers, and streets clog with traffic, despite soaring prices. …

In Côte d’Ivoire, a new wave of green entrepreneurs is reshaping the economic landscape by turning sustainable innovation into viable careers. From urban farming to insect-based protein production and carbon …

Culture & society — Documentary spotlight children of Cameroon confront boko haram’s shadow in powerful documentary Video content reserved for subscribers Subscribe to unlock this documentary Log in In “The …

Many university students in Senegal are embracing political involvement as a way to merge academic pursuits with civic duty. Far from seeing their studies as a barrier to engagement, these …

In N’Djamena, Zenaba Adoum Oudah is redefining what it means to be a modern entrepreneur in Chad. A biologist by training, designer by passion, and founder of AgriOudah, she has …

Abagana, the first giraffe born in Niger’s Gadabedji Biosphere Reserve, has died far too soon. The young animal succumbed to a sudden illness on May 16, 2026, after veterinarians were …

Across Chad’s bustling cities, a new wave of entrepreneurship is reshaping daily life. Women balance trays overflowing with fresh mangoes, golden fried snacks, and vibrant fabric bundles as they navigate …

“If the Russian mercenaries depart, we will return home,” declares Mosso*, a Malian refugee in Mauritania, articulating a fragile hope for repatriation. This sentiment follows significant assaults in late April …