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While Togolese citizens anxiously await relief from soaring living costs and persistent power outages, President of the Council Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé embarked on a diplomatic mission to the snow-capped peaks of Kyrgyzstan. This journey, beyond […]
The ongoing contention between Morocco and Senegal concerning the allocation of the CAN 2025 tournament is reaching a pivotal juncture this Thursday, May 7, 2026. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation is mandated to submit its […]
Chad bishops urge dialogue to break political deadlock Elements of the Chadian army near Lake Chad – illustrative photo (AFP or licensors) Fabrice Bagendekere, SJ – Vatican City In a sharply worded statement released on May […]
Bamako on edge after reported plot targeting transitional leader Bamako remains under a fragile calm following the violent incidents of April 25, which resulted in the death of General Sadio Camara, Mali’s second-in-command under the […]
Niger implements digital payments for vaccination campaigns The Niger Ministry of Public Health and Hygiene has rolled out an innovative digital payment system for health workers and community volunteers during the April 2026 National Polio […]
Nigeria’s security challenge is no longer just internal Nigeria is not merely observing the crisis unfolding in Mali—it is deeply embedded within it. The escalating instability in Mali, alongside neighboring Burkina Faso and Niger, has […]
In the intricate dance of global power, precise timing is paramount, and missteps can carry dire consequences. The recent decision by the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) — comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, all […]
The President of the Republic of Bénin, Patrice Talon, has been bestowed with a rare honor that sets a precedent for sitting heads of state. On May 2, 2026, the Vodun community in Bénin awarded […]
On Monday, May 4, 2026, the village of Doungouro, nestled in Niger’s Tillabéri region, became the scene of a profound double tragedy. Following a deadly incursion by the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) […]
The initial period of political harmony at the apex of the Senegalese state appears to be giving way to a more demanding realpolitik. The weekend of May 2-3, 2026, marked a significant symbolic shift in […]
safeguarding human rights advocates in times of global upheaval ISHR, in partnership with national defender coalitions across Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Niger, has unveiled a comprehensive collection of best practices. This […]
As Mali grapples with profound instability, its regional partners appear to be looking elsewhere. Neither the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) — intended to foster a collective security response among Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger […]