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The legal proceedings initiated against Ousmane Sonko following his remarks about the holy city of Touba are moving forward. Serigne Makhtar Bousso, representing the complainants, formally confirmed the maintenance of the lawsuit during his hearing […]
Le Forum international du développement durable (FIDD) 2026 mettra l’accent sur les financements verts, les crédits carbone, l’innovation et les opportunités d’affaires. Cette annonce a été faite lors de la conférence de presse de lancement, […]
As central Mali sinks deeper into an unrelenting cycle of violence, the National Human Rights Commission’s (CNDH) response to the attacks on Ningari and Sarédina exposes the structural flaws in the transitional government’s security approach. […]
A meticulously corrected geographical map can never substitute for structurally sound walls. While the Togolese administration has executed a successful public relations campaign by promoting a cartography that accurately represents the true scale of the […]
Benin and the United Arab Emirates are moving closer together in defence and security matters. The newly accredited Emirati ambassador, Hazza Mohamed Alqahtani, has held talks with Benin’s Minister Delegate for National Defence, Gildas Agonkan, […]
While citizens in Togo navigate a crushing economic crisis and relentless inflation, the government’s lavish diplomatic expenditures are sparking deep public anger. Analysis of state sovereign budgets and international influence contracts reveals that securing and […]
Air Sénégal has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-800, named “Gorée,” which the national carrier describes as a key milestone for its fleet and for Senegal’s aviation independence. The handover was confirmed in Dakar […]
The military authorities in Bamako have escalated their campaign against independent voices by summoning journalist Abdrahamane Keïta before the specialized cybercrime unit. Keïta’s sole offense was providing an objective assessment of the deteriorating security situation […]
The return of silence to Niamey’s streets should not deceive anyone. The battle is over, but the political war is only just beginning. During the night of August 28-29, Nigerien soldiers attempted to overthrow General […]
The movement against the high cost of living in Senegal has moved from social media to the streets. On Saturday, September 5, several dozen people took part in the “March of Empty Baskets” in Dakar, […]
Waly Diouf Bodian, a political leader of Pastef, has strongly reacted to recent remarks by Professor Mary Teuw Niang about verbal violence and respect in public debate. The politician accuses the former higher education minister […]
The Gabonese group Samb’a Finances Holding has submitted an application for approval to the insurance department of Cameroon’s Ministry of Finance on 4 September 2026, aiming to launch operations of its subsidiary Samb’a Assurances Cameroun […]