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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
Chad and Algeria join forces to boost N’Djamena’s energy security Chad’s energy sector is set to enter a new phase of development following the launch of a 40 MW tri-fuel …
Chad launches 40 MW tri-fuel power plant project in N’Djamena with Sonelgaz 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
In Mbour, his hometown, the presidential coalition Diomaye Président made a deliberate move to signal a shift in its relationship with the Pastef party. The gathering, framed as a performance …
Senegal’s Diomaye Faye distances himself from Pastef ahead of 2029 vote Read More
The political landscape in Chad has been shaken by recent events. The dissolution of the GCAP by the Supreme Court and the subsequent eight-year prison sentences handed down to its …
Opposition in Chad survives despite judicial repression Read More
From May 4 to 10, 2026, Burkina Faso experienced a week brimming with pivotal moments across culture, security, economy, diplomacy, and governance. Here’s a detailed recap of the most significant …
Burkina Faso’s key events: culture, security and economy in may 2026 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
Senegal’s political evolution: institutional crisis or democratic renewal? Senegal is currently navigating a pivotal moment in its democratic journey. The reshaping of Parliament’s role has sparked intense debate: is the …
Senegal’s political evolution: institutional crisis or democratic renewal? Read More
The Malian government is under mounting pressure to address escalating violations of fundamental rights following a surge in enforced disappearances, targeted abductions, and inflammatory rhetoric against political opponents and civil …
Mali faces urgent call to uphold fundamental rights amid rising abuses 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
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The intricate political dance between president diomaye faye and prime minister ousmane sonko Read More
Togo opposition unites to challenge constitutional reforms A new opposition coalition in Togo has taken the first step in its campaign against recent constitutional amendments. The Cadre national de concertation …
Togo opposition unites to challenge constitutional reforms Read More