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The recent security pact between Algeria and Niger has drawn attention to Niamey’s diplomatic maneuvers, yet a pressing issue remains unresolved: how can an oil-producing nation face chronic fuel shortages …
Niger’s fuel scarcity persists despite security pact with algiers Read More
The Burkina Faso government has taken a decisive step in its ongoing battle against rising militant violence, but the move to reinstate capital punishment raises critical questions about its effectiveness …
Burkina Faso reinstates death penalty: assessing its impact on security and freedoms Read More
SociétéSénégal Sénégal : les élèves retrouvent enfin le chemin de l’école Saikou Seydi 12/10/202612 octobre 2026 La rentrée scolaire, initialement prévue le 8 octobre, a été reportée à ce lundi …
Will Senegal’s school calendar ever recover from the October floods? Read More
Social Can Gabon turn a single day of honours for its elders into a lasting policy? By Redac chef 3 October 2026 89 No comment Libreville, Saturday 3 October 2026 …
Can Gabon turn a single day of honours for its elders into a lasting policy? Read More
A generation caught between digital promise and digital peril They inform, entertain and connect — but they can also manipulate, divide and expose. In Cameroon, social media has become an …
Cameroon’s youth and social media: what if the real problem isn’t the platforms? Read More
Landmark initiative to strengthen victim assistance services in N’Djamena An important step is being taken in Chad’s capital to combat gender-based violence (GBV) more effectively. From August 12 to 13, …
Chad tackles gender-based violence with new victim support mapping Read More
In Chad, basic survival now demands 2,000 francs daily for many households, translating to just 375 francs per person when divided among five to six family members. What does this …
Life costs surge in Chad: sociologist advocates market price monitoring Read More
Historic meeting at the heart of Dakar’s labor awakening In a landmark gathering held on July 23, 2026, at the headquarters of the CNTLS in the Médina district of Dakar, …
Sénégal union movement launches Dakar appeal for independent labor action Read More
Core Challenge How can Cotonou’s bustling port area support street food vendors while ensuring strict hygiene and safety for both sellers and customers? Innovation in Action The Port Autonome de …
Cotonou’s food vendors thrive with new port-side hygiene initiative Read More
As Ivory Coast celebrates 66 years of independence, a leading political figure has called on young citizens to prioritize hard work, professional development, discipline, and rigor as the nation charts …
Ivorian youth urged to embrace work, discipline and training for nation’s future Read More
N’Djamena weddings embrace sudanese customs, sparking cultural debate Weddings in N’Djamena, the capital of Chad, are undergoing a cultural transformation that is reshaping traditional matrimonial practices. While some view this …
Cultural shift in N’Djamena weddings as sudanese customs gain ground Read More
In a powerful appeal for national cohesion, Serigne Modou Kara Mbacké has called on Senegal’s top leaders to set aside personal differences and prioritize the country’s collective well-being. Speaking from …
Religious leader urges senegalese leaders to reconcile for national unity Read More