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The 60,000 square kilometer Sambisa Forest in Northeast Nigeria, once a vibrant natural reserve popular with tourists, has undergone a stark transformation. Its abundant wildlife has largely vanished, replaced by …
Escalating conflict: boko haram and iswap vie for sambisa forest control 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 opening of the second edition of Senegal Space Week 2026 witnessed a powerful declaration from General Birame Diop, representing President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, emphasizing the nation’s pressing need to …
Senegal space week 2026 highlights strategic importance of space tech 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
This Friday, May 22, 2026, the National Assembly of Senegal will host a pivotal plenary session where Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is set to appear before lawmakers. Scheduled to begin …
Senegal parliament session: prime minister sonko to face lawmaker questions friday 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
Understanding the scale of kidnappings is crucial to grasping Boko Haram’s financial strategy. Nigeria, by far the most affected nation, offers stark figures. A report from SBM Intelligence, a Nigerian-based …
How boko haram funds its operations through kidnapping in west africa 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
Political arrest sparks controversy as Sonko faces baseless smear campaign Recent developments surrounding the detention of political figure Ndiaga Seck have ignited heated debates across public platforms. The individual, facing …
Burkina Faso news today: Babacar Ba condemns smear campaign against prime minister Ousmane Sonko 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
may 19, 2026 download pricing grid Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode Senegal Space Week 2026: Dakar accelerates its tech sovereignty drive breaking news may 19, 2026 The …
Senegal space week 2026: Dakar’s bold move toward tech sovereignty 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