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In the embattled Lac Province, where recent Boko Haram assaults have left communities reeling, women have taken a bold stand. Under the banner of the Provincial Women’s Network, they gathered in Baga-Sola on May 22, […]
Chad appoints 12 security attachés to diplomatic missions The Chadian government has announced the appointment of 12 security attachés to its diplomatic representations abroad through Decree N°1016/PR/PM/MAEIATE/2026, dated May 22, 2026. These new appointees will […]
Mali: jihadists execute religious teacher in Tonka amid growing unrest A local religious scholar in Tonka, a key town in Mali’s Tombouctou region, was publicly executed by armed Islamist militants last week, according to community […]
The Tchad government and the United Nations system jointly concluded the 2024-2026 United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) cycle in N’Djamena on May 22, marking both an assessment of progress and the launch of […]
FC Barcelone Women face Lyon Women in the Champions League Final The stage is set at Oslo’s Ullevaal Stadion for a historic clash between FC Barcelone Women and Lyon Women in the 2025-2026 UEFA Women’s […]
Senegal’s Prime Minister Challenges President on Political Funds Oversight The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, publicly challenged the country’s President on Friday during a parliamentary session, citing concerns over the management of political funds. […]
Tchad’s political tensions: what solutions can ease the crisis? Chad remains gripped by a deepening political crisis as opposition leader Succès Masra faces an uphill legal battle. The Supreme Court’s rejection of his appeal on […]
Senegal dismisses Ousmane Sonko as Prime Minister President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially relieved Ousmane Sonko of his duties as Senegal’s Prime Minister and Head of Government. The decision marks a decisive shift in the […]
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, recently framed the country’s stance on LGBT rights as a response to Western pressure, declaring it a « diktat » that threatens national sovereignty. Speaking before the National […]
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Afrique Senegal’s anti-LGBTQ+ law enforcement pledge – Sonko delivers clear message Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enforcing stricter penalties for same-sex relations. The announcement comes during a parliamentary session […]