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a troubling revelation shakes the alliance of Sahel states In a move that contradicts the official narrative of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), a massive convoy of 710 fuel …
Controversy over Burkina Faso’s alleged terror financing in Sahel Read More
In Togo, the very institution meant to safeguard citizens is increasingly becoming a source of fear. The military, tasked with protecting the nation’s borders and maintaining peace, has instead been …
Togo army repression: when soldiers turn homes into battlegrounds Read More
The Bénin government has taken a decisive step to support primary school students ahead of the 2026 Certificat d’Études Primaires (CEP) exams. In an official directive, Minister Salimane Karimou of …
Cantine scolaire CEP 2026: meals maintained for exam candidates Read More
Brigadier General Moubarak Abakar Nassour Hor, who commands the joint Chad-Central African Republic (CAR) force, recently extended his support to troops stationed in the Korbol department. On Sunday, May 10, …
Chad-car joint force commander supports wounded troops in korbol Read More
Understanding the roots of Mali’s ongoing conflict with Touareg separatists Mali’s security landscape has deteriorated sharply in recent months, culminating in coordinated attacks in late April 2026. These assaults targeted …
Touareg separatist demands hold the key to resolving Mali’s security crisis Read More
The Dakar Urban Police Force has dismantled a sophisticated counterfeit visa approval letter operation, highlighting the growing complexity of irregular migration networks passing through Senegal. A key suspect, described by …
Dakar uncovers chinese fake visa approval network with suspect detained Read More
Nairobi hosts pivotal Africa-Forward summit On Monday, May 11, all attention converged on the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya. The two-day Africa-Forward summit, co-chaired by French President …
Africa-Forward summit in Nairobi: redefining France-Africa relations through concrete partnerships Read More
A grim tableau defines the vital supply routes crisscrossing northern Mali: the desolate remains of incinerated vehicles, decaying foodstuffs, and lifeless bodies abandoned by the roadside. An pervasive scent of …
Mali’s north: the stark reality of supply routes amidst official denial Read More
The European Union (EU) has once again underscored its commitment to strengthening ties with Togo, a move that comes amid escalating global tensions. Addressing reporters in Lomé during Europe Day …
How the EU secures its interests in West Africa through Togo Read MoreVenance Konan exposes the contradictions of modern panafricanism As the South African judiciary prepares to rule on Kémi Séba’s case—detained in April while allegedly attempting illegal entry to Zimbabwe—the writer …
Exploring panafricanism through the lens of venance konan’s critique Read More
Sonelgaz kicks off groundwork for 40 MW power plant in Chad’s capital A high-level delegation from Sonelgaz, Algeria’s state-owned energy giant, has arrived in N’Djamena to initiate preparations for a …
40 mw power plant project in Chad: Sonelgaz launches preparatory work in N’Djamena Read More
During the founding assembly of Khalifa Sall’s party, Taxawu Sénégal, Aïssata Tall Sall delivered a sharp political address, focusing on critiques of the current leadership and the need for a …
Aïssata Tall Sall challenges the current administration at the Taxawu Sénégal congress Read More