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Au Sénégal, la rupture entre le président Bassirou Diomaye Faye et son ancien allié Ousmane Sonko, chef du parti au pouvoir, le Pastef, est consommée. Le chef de l'État sénégalais …
Sénégal : le président Diomaye Faye lance officiellement son parti politique Read More
La justice burkinabè a porté un coup sévère à un modèle financier bien connu du secteur minier mondial. Un tribunal a prononcé l'annulation d'un contrat de streaming aurifère conclu entre …
Burkina Faso annule contrat de streaming aurifère, un signal pour l’Afrique Read More
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Sénégal officially introduced his new political party, named «Kiiraay: les patriotes républicains», during an afternoon event. The newly formed movement aims to safeguard the Sénégalese …
President Diomaye Faye unveils ‘Kiiraay: les patriotes républicains’, a new political force in Sénégal Read More
The geopolitical and security landscape across the Sahelian-Saharan belt is experiencing heightened tension. While the Burkinabè authorities tighten control over their own officials and a Nigerien resistance movement pledges a …
Mounting pressures challenge sahelian military leadership Read More
A significant economic shift is on the horizon for Cameroon. The Hilli Episeyo, a floating liquefaction unit that has been stationed off the coast of Kribi since 2018, is set …
Cameroon’s hilli episeyo departure to impact 2026 economic outlook Read More
Gabon: opposition leader’s lawyers challenge detention over old financial dispute Alain Claude Bilie By Nze, Gabon’s former Prime Minister and a prominent opposition figure, has now spent over 100 days …
Gabon: opposition leader’s lawyers challenge detention over old financial dispute Read More
The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the International Criminal Court (ICC) is more than a diplomatic rupture—it is a profound challenge to the very foundations of global …
Sahel countries withdraw from ICC: a turning point for global justice Read More
La visite d’État du président Oligui Nguema à Paris a marqué un tournant dans les relations franco-gabonaises, après 42 ans d’absence d’une telle visite au plus haut niveau protocolaire. Les …
Gabon-France : Nouveau Paradigme pour les Relations Économiques Read More
Morocco and Mali inaugurate major vocational training hub in Bamako Flags of Morocco and Mali © DR The Complexe Mohammed VI de Formation professionnelle, dedicated to building trades, public works, …
New Morocco-Mali training complex inaugurated in Bamako Read More
In the face of escalating insecurity and terrorist threats plaguing communities across Niger, a wave of collaborative efforts is emerging to forge lasting solutions. At the heart of this movement …
Community resilience and inclusive dialogue driving peace efforts in Niger Read More
In Burkina Faso, the struggle for press freedom has transcended traditional newsrooms and field reporting, now manifesting as a digital conflict marked by orchestrated harassment campaigns across social media platforms. …
The digital battleground: Burkina Faso’s online suppression of dissent Read More
historic partnership takes center stage in Bamako The longstanding Mali-Morocco alliance enters a pivotal new chapter with the launch of the fourth joint cooperation commission in Bamako. From July 21-24, …
Mali and Morocco strengthen ties with Bamako cooperation talks Read More