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In a bold endorsement of the President’s vision, Seydina Oumar Touré, Director-General of Senegal’s Agency for Security and Proximity (ASP), has praised Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s initiative for a national dialogue, calling it a vital step […]
Laurent Gbagbo, the historic leader of the PPA-CI (Parti pour le Progrès et l’Ancienneté de Côte d’Ivoire), has taken a bold yet calculated step by stepping back from the party’s presidency while maintaining firm control […]
Rising internal divisions threaten Pastef’s unity ahead of elections With local elections just a year away, mounting tensions between prominent figures Abass Fall and Khouréchy Thiam risk tearing apart Senegal’s leading opposition party, Pastef. The […]
Chad Chad parliament opens ordinary session amid security and institutional challenges — 2 min read Share The President of Chad’s Parliament, Ali Kolotou Tchaïmi, inaugurated the ordinary session of the Congress in a solemn ceremony […]
Actu Maroc Mali: a new battleground in Morocco-Algeria tensions Recent offensives by the JNIM-FLA coalition have exposed Algeria’s covert role in Mali, challenging its self-proclaimed neutrality. Far from acting as an impartial mediator, Algiers is […]
The recent string of oil agreements inked by Niamey with the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) has cast a harsh spotlight on the contradictions between bold declarations and economic survival. Months after rejecting Chinese terms […]
The recent string of oil agreements inked by Niamey with the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) has cast a harsh spotlight on the contradictions between bold declarations and economic survival. Months after rejecting Chinese terms […]
The fragile security of Bamako is crumbling under the weight of a relentless siege. On a scorching afternoon in mid-May 2026, the rural commune of Siby—just half an hour’s drive from the capital—became the stage […]
The legal dispute involving Fadilou Kéita, director-general of Senegal’s Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC), has intensified as two prominent figures from Kaolack were summoned for questioning in Dakar. Serigne Mboup, the city’s mayor, and […]
Economic Investigation Tabaski costs push Senegalese families into debt traps Each year, millions of Senegalese plunge into debt to purchase a sheep for Tabaski. From rotating savings clubs to microfinance institutions and informal lenders, an […]
The legal battle surrounding panafricanist activist Kémi Séba and his son has reached a critical juncture. As pivotal court deadlines approach, the arguments presented by the activist’s legal team have struggled to sway the judges, […]
Une affaire de vol aux répercussions politiques majeures Dans un Burkina Faso en proie à une crise sécuritaire et humanitaire sans précédent, une affaire de détournement de fonds secoue l’institution militaire. Le général Célestin Simporé, […]