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Public reaction to Senegal’s president Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s political move The Senegalese political landscape has been shaken by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s recent decision to break away from his former ally Ousmane Sonko and establish […]
When Captain Ibrahim Traoré publicly addressed Arab slavery and its ongoing impact within contemporary radical Islam, the Burkinabe leader shattered a long-standing taboo, his actions far exceeding mere provocation. He addresses a critical blind spot […]
A recent study by English researcher Antonia Juelich has brought to light a concerning development: the terrorist organization Boko Haram is systematically employing artificial intelligence in its operations. This group, responsible for countless massacres and […]
Yaoundé, Cameroon – A prominent governance analyst has sharply criticized President Paul Biya’s frequent and prolonged absences from Cameroon, calling into question the legitimacy of remote governance during his extended stays abroad. Speaking on Canal […]
Morocco’s economy surges while household incomes lag behind July 26, 2026 – 4:00 PM – Morocco Morocco’s economy recorded its strongest growth in nearly a decade in 2025, with GDP expanding by 4.9%. However, this […]
Libya launches large-scale border security operation toward Chad border The commander of Libya’s southern desert patrol units, Colonel Ahmed Abu Qila, has unveiled an extensive security sweep targeting vast areas along the southern frontier. The […]
For over a quarter-century, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has grappled with an unrelenting food crisis. Currently, a staggering 26.5 million people across the Democratic Republic of Congo struggle daily to secure basic nourishment. […]
A landmark court ruling in Burkina Faso has sent shockwaves through the global mining sector by striking down a gold streaming contract that involved two prominent Canadian firms. The decision, which nullified an agreement between […]
The landscape of cybersécurité en Côte d’Ivoire is undergoing a significant structural advancement. Ivorian authorities have officially inaugurated the national Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), a system designed to issue and manage electronic certificates crucial for […]
Diomaye Faye establishes « Kiiraay » as a bold political departure On a blazing Saturday in Dakar, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye marked a defining moment in his political journey by unveiling his new party, […]
During the launch of his new political party, KIIRAAY – Les Patriotes Républicains, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye delivered a powerful admonition widely interpreted as a direct message to his former Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko. He […]
Under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the Burkina Faso government has announced a significant milestone: over 1.3 million internally displaced individuals have successfully returned to their communities of origin by June 30, 2026. This […]