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In a night of jubilation for football fans in North London, Arsenal Football Club has clinched the Premier League title, ending a 22-year title drought with a commanding performance. The …
Arsenal secures historic premier league triumph after 22-year wait Read More
High-level discussions are underway at the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa in Kigali, drawing leaders from across the continent. On May 19, Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé outlined his vision …
African leaders push for fair nuclear energy partnerships at kigali summit Read More
Lomé has adopted a model pioneered by Cotonou. The Togolese government has recently declared the abolition of entry visas for all African nationals, marking a historic decision that closely mirrors …
Togo follows Benin’s lead with visa-free entry policy to enhance regional ties Read More
A significant diplomatic moment unfolded on May 19 as Amador Sanchez Rico, the newly appointed European Union Ambassador, formally presented his credentials to President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. The esteemed …
New eu ambassador to Chad formally begins three-year mission Read More
Dakar took center stage this week as experts, policymakers, and civil society leaders converged for the fourth edition of the Environmental and Energy University. The two-day gathering, held on May …
Dakar hosts pivotal talks on Senegal’s green energy future Read More
The Malian junta’s shift in strategy following the 2021 deployment of Russian mercenaries has inadvertently fueled the expansion of terrorist networks across the country. While the Wagner Group—now rebranded as …
Mali’s overreliance on mercenaries backfires against terror groups Read More
Russian mercenaries’ official involvement deepens MPC divide in Central African Republic The political landscape in Central African Republic has taken a dramatic turn as Russian mercenaries officially join the conflict, …
Escalating tensions in Centrafrique as russian mercenaries enter mpc conflict Read More
Kidnappings: the financial engine behind Boko Haram’s insurgency From Nigerian schools to Chad’s borders, abductions fuel violence across West Africa. Here’s how ransom payments sustain one of the continent’s deadliest …
How Boko Haram funds its insurgency through kidnappings Read More
The Minister of Finance and Budget, Cheikh Diba, led the political phase of the annual review of UEMOA’s reforms, policies, programs, and projects in Dakar today. The event brought together …
Senegal’s UEMOA progress report highlights integration gains and challenges Read More
In a bold stand against growing repression in West Africa, French Member of the European Parliament Manon Aubry has condemned what she describes as a targeted campaign against LGBTQ+ individuals …
Euro MP condemns anti-LGBTQ+ crackdown in Senegal Read More
In the face of mounting military pressure and unrelenting extremist promises, the people of Mali find themselves trapped between two untenable options: a military junta clinging to power and a …
Mali facing jihadist advances and military deadlock Read More