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Chad N’Djamena tackles unregulated minibus stops for safer transport N’Djamena’s lack of designated minibus stops creates safety hazards and urban chaos. Structural solutions are urgently needed to enhance mobility and public safety in the capital. […]
Historic infrastructure pact signed between Algeria and Chad In a significant move to bolster bilateral ties, Algeria and Chad have inked a landmark agreement in N’Djamena, Chad’s capital, aimed at accelerating infrastructure development and advancing […]
#FREEGLEIZES Depuis le 29 juin 2025, notre confrère Christophe Gleizes, journaliste pour Society et So Foot, est emprisonné en Algérie. Nous ne l’oublions pas et réclamons sa libération. En savoir plus sur #FREEGLEIZES By Marguerite Ndongo — Political and Security Analyst
In the heart of Chad’s bustling cities, a quiet revolution is unfolding on the dusty streets. Women, their heads crowned with steaming basins of ripe mangoes, crispy doughnuts, or vibrantly patterned fabrics, weave through the […]
New advanced training programs to elevate Benin’s security forces The Porto-Novo National Police College inaugurated a new cycle of preparatory training on May 14, 2026, marking a pivotal step in strengthening Benin’s internal security apparatus. […]
The regulatory body of PASTEF-Les Patriotes, the High Authority for Party Regulation (HARP), has officially initiated the process to elect the party’s president on May 14, 2026. According to the published decision (n°001/2026/HARP), candidates can […]
Politics Chad Tchad: One Year Since Opposition Leader Succès Masra Remains Behind Bars May 16, 2026 As the anniversary of Succès Masra’s detention arrives, his party faces an uncertain future while authorities tighten their grip […]
The month of May has long been synonymous with upheaval in Senegalese society. For nearly six decades, waves of protests—academic, union-led, and political—have repeatedly swept across the nation during this period. Now, as the calendar […]
Harvey Elliott remains unavailable for Aston Villa’s clash with his parent club, Liverpool, marking yet another missed opportunity in what has become a disastrous loan spell. Even without this fixture, Unai Emery had no intention […]
Côte d’Ivoire braces for sheep shortage ahead of Tabaski The recent decision by Burkina Faso to indefinitely halt cattle exports has sent ripples of concern across Côte d’Ivoire. With the country’s Tabaski demand estimated at […]
The Chadian government has firmly rejected allegations of civilian casualties in recent airstrikes along Lake Chad, labeling the claims as attempts to undermine national defense efforts against terrorism in the region. Gassim Chérif Mahamat, government […]
In the arid frontier zone between Mauritania and Mali, nearly 300,000 Malian refugees cling to hope while bracing for fresh waves of displacement. Their fragile optimism stems from recent battlefield reverses suffered by Mali‘s junta—backed […]