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Over a dozen road transport companies have halted operations to and from Bamako, as jihadist groups impose a crippling road blockade on the capital, torching vehicles in the process. escalating violence and its impact on […]
Within hours of a devastating nighttime attack on the Barka Tolorom military base—dubbed an “unprecedented act of terrorism” by Modern Ghana—the Chadian Air Force launched retaliatory strikes targeting Boko Haram strongholds along the Lake Chad […]
Senegal’s mounting public debt has escalated into a major point of contention between the government led by Ousmane Sonko and international financial institutions within a single year. On May 11, economists from Africa and Asia […]
football uefa champions league PSG set for second Champions League final screening at Parc des Princes Following last season’s triumphant atmosphere, Paris Saint-Germain will once again host a public screening of the UEFA Champions League […]
During a recent review of the annual report and strategic direction of the National Mining and Marketing Company (SONEMIC), Chad’s Minister of Mines, Fatimé Haram Acyl, highlighted the transformative power of homegrown solutions in reshaping […]
Pastef restructuring: Ousmane Sonko reshapes party leadership In anticipation of its 2026 national congress, the Pastef party, led by Ousmane Sonko, has launched a sweeping restructuring of its internal training school. This strategic move aims […]
The ADCI political movement has strongly criticized the sudden travel ban imposed on its president Assalé Tiémoko Antoine, who was prevented from boarding a flight to Canada on May 11, 2026. In a press statement, […]
Chad’s opposition faces systematic silencing, warns activist Alifa Younous Mahamat Alifa Younous Mahamat, coordinator of the PSF (Parti socialiste sans frontières), a Chadian opposition party based in France and Europe, has raised alarm over the […]
In Mali, the blockade enforced by the Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadist group, has escalated to unprecedented levels. Over the weekend, at least ten passenger buses were set ablaze along the […]
In the shifting landscape of Senegalese politics, the dynamic between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko has become a focal point of national discourse. As Faye navigates the complexities of governance, Sonko’s influence looms large, […]
Morocco presents defense in CAN 2025 appeal case at TAS The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has formally submitted its defense to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following Senegal’s appeal against the CAF’s […]
dangerous swell alert grips Senegal’s coastline authorities in Senegal have issued a critical alert regarding an impending dangerous swell and strong winds threatening the country’s coastal regions. sea users are urged to exercise extreme caution […]