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The Moroccan delegation has once again pledged its unwavering support for the protection of children caught in the crossfire of armed conflicts during a high-level session at the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (AU-PSC). […]
The Senegalese government and experts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have successfully reached a staff-level agreement for a comprehensive 36-month program under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). This crucial support, valued at nearly $2.2 […]
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), formed by Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger a year ago, set out with a bold promise: mutual defense. Yet as jihadist attacks escalate across Niger’s territory, the alliance’s failure […]
The newly appointed Governor for Lions Club International District 403-A2, Mr. Jean Pierre HILLAH, has commenced his official regional tour, choosing Côte d’Ivoire as the initial destination among the four nations within his district. On […]
Calm has returned to the streets of Niamey this Monday, August 31. However, beneath the surface of the capital’s restored tranquility, tensions remain palpable within the city’s military installations following a weekend of unprecedented violence […]
The regime’s final betrayal: mercenaries replace national sovereignty What was meant to be a triumph of Niger’s self-proclaimed sovereignty has instead revealed the depths of political cynicism. The National Council for the Safeguarding of the […]
The highly anticipated 2026-2027 coffee and cocoa marketing season in Côte d’Ivoire is set to commence officially on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. This pivotal launch coincides with the 10th annual National Cocoa and Chocolate Days […]
The turbulent landscape of West African politics has once again proven that those who play with fire often get burned. While international observers were dissecting the financial and logistical threads of a thwarted coup plot […]
President Félix Tshisekedi has detailed the framework for a pivotal national dialogue, a long-awaited initiative strongly advocated by the opposition. The overarching goals of this comprehensive process are to restore lasting peace and to fundamentally […]
Military collaboration between China and Gabon marks a significant new phase with the arrival of a Chinese defense attaché in Libreville. This development unfolds amidst discussions of sensitive infrastructure initiatives. A prospective naval facility in […]
Dr. Abdourahmane Diouf contends that Ousmane Sonko’s recent visits to religious communities starkly contradict the actual content of the legislative proposal presented to Parliament. He asserted, “What he puts forth in the National Assembly bears […]
On August 28, 2026, the Moody’s agency took action to lower Senegal’s sovereign credit rating from Caa1 to Caa2. This decision was primarily driven by the significant refinancing pressures facing the nation and the prolonged […]