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Chad strengthens ties with major tech firms in Washington Chad is advancing its digital transformation agenda through high-level engagements in the United States. A government delegation led by Minister of Telecommunications, Digital Economy, and Digitalization […]
In a significant financial setback, Moody’s has downgraded Mali’s sovereign credit outlook from stable to negative, while retaining its Caa2 rating. This move underscores the growing concerns around the country’s economic stability, driven by escalating […]
When counterfeit credentials undermine public trust in Burkina Faso In a decisive move, Burkina Faso’s Council of Ministers has recently dismissed three senior civil servants from the Presidency, Water and Forests, and Information Sciences departments. […]
The political landscape in Senegal has undergone a dramatic transformation in a matter of days. Between May 22, when President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, and May 26, when Sonko was elected […]
Romuald Wadagni’s maiden foreign trip highlights regional priorities Just eight days into his presidency, Beninese leader Romuald Wadagni embarks on his first official international visit on June 1, 2026, heading to Abuja for critical talks […]
For over five decades, Togo has been ruled by a single political dynasty, making it a unique case in Africa. The late Gnassingbé Eyadéma governed the nation for 38 years, and his son, Faure Gnassingbé, […]
The 2025-2026 football season has just concluded with a historic back-to-back triumph in the Champions League, and Paris Saint-Germain is already looking ahead to the next chapter. Fresh off their victory over Arsenal in a […]
The sweeping forced eviction of 26,000 residents in Niamey has triggered widespread condemnation across Niger’s civil society. By executing this massive displacement without any form of compensation or relocation plan, the transitional government under General […]
Mali reshapes military command following april’s devastating attacks Following the coordinated assaults on April 25, 2026, claimed by the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), Mali has undergone a […]
Fatoumata Diallo, and Diawo Barry Read in the app Russia – Africa Africa Corps Mamadi Doumbouya Wagner The port of Conakry in Guinea has emerged as a critical logistical hub for the transfer of military […]
Journalist and television channel director Aïssatou Diop Fall now faces significant legal consequences after remarks she made against Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, triggered national debate. Aïssatou Diop Fall has been summoned by […]
Constitutional Council Poses Risk to Ousmane Sonko’s Return to Parliament A fresh legal challenge threatens Ousmane Sonko’s path back to the Senegalese National Assembly. The dispute, spearheaded by unaffiliated lawmakers and backed by opposition figures, […]