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June 6, 2026, marks more than a protest—it’s a deliberate break. For nearly six decades, Togo has operated under a rigid system where power is not held by one person or family, but by a […]
Global headlines often highlight Mali for its ongoing security challenges, yet one critical aspect remains overlooked: the country’s rapidly diminishing media landscape. As violence from jihadist groups and separatist factions continues to dominate news cycles, […]
PSG sets sights on Julian Alvarez with record-breaking bid With the Champions League final now in the rearview mirror, Paris Saint-Germain’s leadership is gearing up to make a bold move for Argentine striker Julian Alvarez. […]
Mehdi Ba Political analyst specializing in Senegalese affairs Pastef Ousmane Sonko Bassirou Diomaye Faye The political landscape of Senegal has been marked by a deepening rift between two prominent figures: Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane […]
Bénin Politique Beninese President Wadagni’s first official trip to Abidjan sets diplomatic tone Within days of assuming office, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni will make his first official foreign visit to Côte d’Ivoire. The high-profile diplomatic […]
Just one week into his mandate, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni is already carving out his distinctive leadership style. Taking over from Patrice Talon—under whom he served as Minister of Economy and Finance for two consecutive […]
From protest movement to structured party: Ousmane Sonko charts Pastef’s ideological future With the first ordinary congress of the African Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics and Fraternity (PASTEF) just days away on June 6, […]
In the confines of Pretoria’s maximum-security prison, Kemi Seba continues to wield his political messaging as a tool for self-preservation. A recent statement, disseminated through his official channels, reasserts his unwavering commitment to combating what […]
Fifteen years after its adoption, legislation banning smoking in public spaces in Chad remains widely disregarded, especially in N’Djamena, where the habit persists unchecked. a city where smoke mingles with daily chaos Walking through N’Djamena’s […]
In a deeply moving scene in Touba, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, paid a poignant tribute to Serigne Cheikh Saliou Mbacké, the late religious leader. The encounter was marked by raw emotion, as […]
Senegal journalist faces investigation over controversial remarks about Ousmane Sonko A prominent journalist in Senegal is under official scrutiny following her public statements about opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. Aïssatou Diop Fall, who heads the news […]
Paris riots after PSG Champions League victory prompt zero-gathering ban on Champs-Élysées the key takeaway Following violent clashes in Paris on Saturday night after PSG’s Champions League triumph, the 8th arrondissement’s city hall has called […]