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The security crisis gripping Burkina Faso has reached a dangerous tipping point, with tensions between the central government—led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré—and the Fulani community escalating dramatically. As the nation battles armed insurgent groups, allegations […]
Chad Virtual meeting for US citizens in Chad: what to expect The US Embassy in N’Djamena invites American citizens in Chad to an online gathering on May 20 to discuss safety and consular services. N’Djamena […]
As Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko hosted a high-profile forum in Dakar on exploring alternatives to traditional solutions from Bretton Woods institutions, the nation’s leadership made a clear statement: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is personally […]
When family planning meets danger in the Sahel As the capital Niamey shines a spotlight on women’s empowerment in development, a starkly different reality unfolds in the conflict-plagued districts of Tillabéri. Programs like the Reach […]
Senegal’s debt strategy: exploring alternatives to IMF support The issue of Senegal’s debt is once again at the heart of economic discussions in Dakar. Decision-makers, economists, and public officials are examining financing and restructuring options […]
The sun-drenched streets of Kampala buzzed with anticipation on May 12, 2026, as dignitaries from across Africa and beyond gathered for a ceremony of both celebration and strategic significance. Among them, Faure Gnassingbé, President of […]
Home Expressions by Montaigne Mali crisis: rebel advance sparks fears of political talks A platform for debates and news providing a voice to external contributors. Middle East and Africa May 12, 2026 Print SHARE Mali […]
PSG’s Russian connection: how Safonov’s move is shaping summer recruitment The Paris Saint-Germain’s transfer strategy for summer 2024 took an unexpected turn with the arrival of Matvey Safonov. The Russian goalkeeper, signed for €20 million […]
A landmark digitalization agreement has been signed by Chad’s Bureau national de fret terrestre (BNFT), Cameroon’s freight authority, and the Central African Republic’s transport body to transform trade corridors across Central Africa by 2030. Why […]
From May 12 to 15, 2026, Abidjan will host the 7th annual ID4Africa General Assembly at the Port-Bouët Exhibition Park. The event centers on the theme “Digital identity: from public digital infrastructure to digital public […]
The heads of two key Bénin-based institutions, Létondji Beheton of SIPI-BENIN S.A and Maryse Lokossou of CDC Bénin, recently took center stage in Nairobi to unveil the country’s bold industrial and financial roadmap to international […]
The coordinated assaults by JNIM and FLA on April 25, 2026, signify a profound strategic shift in Mali since 2012. By striking simultaneously in Bamako, Kati, Kidal, Gao, and Sévaré, these two groups starkly revealed […]