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Taxawu Sénégal, led by Khalifa Sall, recently held its founding congress at the Grand Théâtre de Dakar, marking its official transition from a political platform to a fully structured party. The event drew massive crowds […]
Taxawu Sénégal unites opposition forces in Dakar The founding congress of Taxawu Sénégal drew prominent opposition figures from across the country to Dakar this past Sunday. The gathering brought together key leaders including Aïssata Tall […]
Les Démocrates stand firm as opposition in Bénin’s evolving political landscape In a decisive move, the political party Les Démocrates has reaffirmed its opposition status in Bénin, following an extraordinary national council meeting centered on […]
The much-anticipated gathering by the CNCC (Cadre national de concertation pour le changement) failed to draw the expected crowd. On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the Akassimé field in Lomé remained disappointingly sparse despite aggressive promotional […]
Macron criticizes Mali junta over french troop withdrawal amid jihadist surge During a visit to Nairobi, French President Emmanuel Macron has sharply criticized Mali’s military leadership for their decision to expel French troops, calling it […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has plunged African football into an unprecedented crisis of confidence by stripping Senegal of their AFCON 2025 title. This contentious decision, following a 0-3 final loss awarded against Senegal, […]
The strategic necessity of industrialising Côte d’Ivoire was the focal point of a media discussion on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Abidjan-Plateau. Paul-Harry Aithnard, the Managing Director of Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire and Director for the […]
Burkina Faso’s national landscaping initiative outlines plans for developing 80 green zones, establishing 60 traffic circles, and creating 65 kilometers of vegetated roadways. These figures reflect an ambitious commitment to progressively transform the urban landscape […]
The burgeoning space economy is increasingly recognized as a pivotal strategic development area for Côte d’Ivoire, which has now declared its aspiration to evolve into a leading continental hub within this sector. Ivorian authorities view […]
Le traitement chinois du tarif douanier zéro « arrive à point nommé » pour les pays africains en quête d’équité commerciale, selon un expert nigérien à la Chambre de commerce (interview) 5 mai 2026 By Emmanuel Mbarga […]
Moving beyond its traditional role as a lender, Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire is positioning itself as a primary driver of national economic expansion. During a recent briefing with the financial press, the leadership of this pan-African […]
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is raising a serious alarm regarding the escalating humanitarian crisis in Mali. Persistent insecurity is severely disrupting essential communication routes, pushing millions of already vulnerable people into deeper distress. Since […]