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The Timbuktu Institute, an African peace research center based in Senegal, has published a critical analysis titled “Mali: anatomy of a security earthquake”. This report examines the recent surge in …
Security outsourcing fails in Mali after jihadist advances Read More
Military leaders from Chad and the Central African Republic are intensifying efforts to enhance security across their shared, sensitive border regions. A crucial working meeting convened on May 11, chaired …
Chad and Central African Republic bolster border security Read More
News Politics Tchad: opposition warns of shrinking political freedoms after GCAP leaders sentenced By Staff Writer – May 13, 2026 0 1 FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp The sentencing of eight opposition leaders from …
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Lens vs PSG: how to watch the live stream and TV channel for the Ligue 1 title showdown All the details you need to follow the high-stakes clash between these …
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Ethnic tensions escalate amid anti-terror operations The security situation in Burkina Faso has deteriorated sharply, with a widening rift emerging between the transitional government led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré and …
Burkina Faso’s peul communities face mounting repression under Ibrahim Traoré Read More
American citizens in Chad invited to online briefing The U.S. Embassy in N’Djamena is hosting a virtual meeting on May 20 at 3:00 PM specifically for American citizens residing in …
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President Diomaye Faye leads direct negotiations with the IMF over hidden debt crisis While Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko hosted an economic symposium in Dakar focusing on innovative alternatives to …
Senegal’s president takes charge of IMF debt talks amid economic challenges Read More
Across the Sahel, government initiatives celebrate women’s empowerment in economic development, particularly in Niger’s bustling capital. Yet in the embattled districts of Tillabéri, where insurgent violence has tightened its grip, …
Contraceptive access in conflict zones of the Sahel raises health risks Read More
The debt burden on Senegal’s economy has once again taken center stage in economic discussions. In Dakar, policymakers, economists, and financial experts are actively exploring alternative financing and restructuring solutions …
Senegal tackles debt crisis with new financing strategies beyond IMF Read More
The sun beat down on Kampala as official smiles and firm handshakes masked the weighty matters of African diplomacy. On May 12, 2026, the President of the Council arrived in …
Togo’s president strengthens ties with Uganda at Museveni’s inauguration Read More
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PSG eyes russian talents after Safonov’s breakthrough When Paris Saint-Germain splashed out €20 million to sign Matvey Safonov from Krasnodar last summer, few anticipated the Russian goalkeeper would promptly displace …
PSG explores russian market with two new transfer targets after safonov move Read More