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The month of May has long been synonymous with upheaval in Senegalese society. For nearly six decades, waves of protests—academic, union-led, and political—have repeatedly swept across the nation during this period. Now, as the calendar […]
Côte d’Ivoire braces for sheep shortage ahead of Tabaski The recent decision by Burkina Faso to indefinitely halt cattle exports has sent ripples of concern across Côte d’Ivoire. With the country’s Tabaski demand estimated at […]
The Chadian government has firmly rejected allegations of civilian casualties in recent airstrikes along Lake Chad, labeling the claims as attempts to undermine national defense efforts against terrorism in the region. Gassim Chérif Mahamat, government […]
Tchad denies civilian targeting in anti-Boko Haram strikes N’Djamena, May 15 — The Chadian government has forcefully rejected accusations from the United Nations regarding civilian casualties during recent military operations against Boko Haram in the […]
The Chadian government has firmly rejected accusations from the United Nations, which alleged that civilians were killed in airstrikes targeting Boko Haram in the Lake Chad basin. During a press briefing held this Thursday, May […]
economy Senegal considers arbitration against BP and Woodside over oil contracts Dakar prepares legal battle to renegotiate terms with major petroleum firms Dakar is ready to take drastic measures to secure fairer terms in its […]
chinese oil firm activities halted in Chad over environmental violations The Government of Chad has imposed a suspension on the operations of a leading Chinese state-owned oil company, CNPCI, citing serious breaches of environmental regulations. […]
The political climate in Chad has taken a concerning turn, as highlighted by the opposition party Les Patriotes, a member of the former Groupe de concertation des acteurs politiques (GCAP). During a press conference held […]
Algeria and Chad seal agreement for 40MW power plant in N’Djamena Algiers — Algeria’s Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Adjal, and Chad’s Minister of Water and Energy, Passalé Kanabé Marcelin, formally inked an […]
Algeria and Chad have formalized a landmark agreement this week in Algiers, committing to the construction of a 40-megawatt power plant in N’Djamena. The landmark deal was signed by Mourad Adjal, Algeria’s Minister of Energy […]
The approach of Ramadan, a month of heightened consumption for the Muslim community, has cast a spotlight on a critical dilemma in Burkina Faso. The restrictive livestock export policy enforced by the transitional authorities, led […]
The Ministry of Economy, Finance and Budget of Côte d’Ivoire has issued a stern warning to the public regarding a surge in online fraudulent schemes sweeping through social media platforms. In an official statement released […]