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At least four airstrikes rocked Kidal in the early hours of Thursday, leaving behind significant material damage, according to a local witness who spoke on condition of anonymity. One strike destroyed a residential building near […]
Under the golden canopy of the Republic’s ceremonial chambers, President Patrice Talon convened what would be the final council of ministers for his current administration. The solemn occasion, marked by an atmosphere of rare emotional […]
The ECOWAS dilemma: when democratic principles clash with political realities West Africa is navigating turbulent democratic waters, with a wave of military coups reshaping the regional landscape. At the heart of the ECOWAS bloc’s internal […]
The Paris Saint-Germain have etched their name into the history books once again, securing their 14th Ligue 1 championship following an emphatic 0-2 away victory against RC Lens on Wednesday evening. The milestone, their 12th […]
Simplified US Visa Rules for Senegal Fans Ahead of 2026 World Cup The United States has relaxed entry requirements for Senegalese supporters planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a significant shift in […]
In Chad, the sentencing of eight prominent figures from the Groupe de concertations des acteurs politiques (GCAP) to eight years in prison has ignited fierce political debate. Just five days after the verdict, Hissein Abdoulaye, […]
With Tabaski just around the corner, Côte d’Ivoire’s National Council Against Rising Prices (CNLVC) is doubling down on a bold plan: boosting local sheep production to keep prices stable during the festival’s high demand period. […]
High-level Algerian delegation inspects trans-Saharan highway progress in N’Djamena The Algerian Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, Abdelkader Djellaoui, launched a two-day official visit to N’Djamena, Chad, on Wednesday, leading a high-ranking delegation to […]
Uncovering the strategic partnership reshaping Mali’s security landscape In the heart of the Sahel, a shifting alliance is commanding attention and raising critical questions. As tensions escalate in Mali, a growing partnership between two influential […]
Sénégal grapples with mounting cyber threats as government systems come under fire Cybersecurity experts are raising alarms over Sénégal‘s escalating vulnerability to digital attacks, as the latest breach targets the Trésor public—the third major government […]
Emmanuel Macron has made no secret of his frustration with the Sahel’s military regimes, bluntly declaring that France received « ingratitude in return » for its decades of military and financial support. The French President’s […]
The relatives of prominent Malian lawyer and politician Mountaga Tall have initiated legal proceedings following his abduction from his home in Bamako. The development, which has circulated within legal and diplomatic circles over recent days, […]