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The Republic of Benin has reached a significant milestone in its agricultural insurance initiative, disbursing 561.8 million West African CFA francs to 94,905 rice and cotton farmers affected by yield losses. This development underscores the […]
The political landscape of Senegal has long been defined by shifting loyalties and evolving alliances, a trend that gained unprecedented momentum in the early 2000s. What began as occasional realignments among traditional parties has since […]
Cameroon’s economic heartbeat weakens with each passing day of President Paul Biya’s unexplained absence. Since departing Yaoundé on June 7, 2026—ostensibly for a ‘brief private stay’ in Europe—the country has operated in a state of […]
The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (Jnim), the dominant Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist coalition in the Sahel, launched an assault on a Malian armed forces (FAMa) military outpost in central Mali on Sunday, August […]
Despite significant military deployments and a series of offensive operations announced by authorities, the security situation in northern Burkina Faso remains profoundly fragile. Armed groups have not vanished; instead, they have refined their methods, largely […]
Senegal’s import figures for June revealed a notable 26.7% month-over-month increase, a strong rebound that sharply contrasts with the broader trend observed throughout the first half of the year. From January to June, the cumulative […]
From 2024 to 2026, Senegal experienced a profoundly insightful chapter in its modern history, impacting governance, country risk, strategic communication, and global perception. The period, highlighted by Ousmane Sonko’s tenure as Prime Minister, starkly […]
On 23 July 2026, the headquarters of the National Confederation of Senegalese Trade Unions (CNTS) in Médina, Dakar, became the birthplace of a groundbreaking initiative. Several trade unions and social movements united to unveil the […]
SECURITY UPDATE Deadly assault on Malian military base in San claimed by jihadists At least ten soldiers lost their lives Sunday in San, a central Malian town, following an assault on an army camp that […]
Attack on Malian Army Camp in San Ends with Heavy Losses A coordinated assault on a Malian military base in San, a central city in Mali, has resulted in the deaths of at least 10 […]
Algeria donates 4 helicopters and military equipment to Niger National defense Acting on directives from the Algerian President and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, the Minister of National Defense, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, has authorized a […]
Côte d’Ivoire commemorates 66 years of independence with national unity and progress The city of Yopougon became the epicenter of national pride on August 7, 2026, as the country marked its 66th Independence anniversary. The […]