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The arrest of two French nationals exposes Togo’s governance crisis Two French citizens were recently detained in northern Togo, their fate seemingly sealed by an order from Faure Gnassingbé. Instructing Justice Minister Pacôme Adjourouvi to […]
As violence surges across the Sahel, the United States is under growing pressure to take decisive action against military juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. With more than 2,600 civilians killed in 2026 alone, […]
Economy Côte d’Ivoire establishes shea kernel farm-gate price at 250 F/Kg In a significant move for the agricultural sector, authorities in Côte d’Ivoire have officially set the farm-gate price for shea kernels. This critical commodity […]
Military Drills Disguised as Civic Training An unsettling scene has emerged near Ouagadougou, where more than forty journalists from Burkina Faso recently completed what was officially labeled a patriotism training session. Beneath the polished rhetoric […]
Sunday, August 16, 2026, saw a mix of significant events unfold across Senegal. A gathering of the Kiiraay movement in Mbacké descended into chaos, prompting law enforcement intervention. Concurrently, both the Senegalese and Ivorian presidents […]
In Gabon, the recent liberation of a journalist, held for nearly four months over publications deemed critical of the authorities, has reignited crucial discussions surrounding press protection during the nation’s ongoing transitional period. This widely […]
In a nation grappling with persistent inflation, the stark reality of living costs in Senegal continues to spark intense debate. A revealing video, initially shared by French content creator Simon Labas in December 2025, has […]
Politique Présidentielle américaine. Les démocrates démarreront les primaires 2028 en Caroline du Sud Exit l’Iowa et le New Hampshire, le Parti démocrate a choisi samedi de désigner la Caroline du Sud comme premier Etat à […]
Long lines of trucks stretching nearly 15 kilometers from Moussala in Sénégal to the border with Mali are becoming a common sight. The congestion at this critical trade junction is not only delaying shipments but […]
Over 40 Burkinabè journalists, representing both state-owned and private media outlets, recently completed a week-long military training. The ruling junta has characterized this initiative as a “patriotic immersion,” declaring it will become an annual requirement […]
15 august 2026 19:50+02:00 Inter Milan completes £35m deal for Djed Spence from Tottenham Hotspur D. Spence Inter Milan Tottenham Hotspur Serie A Premier League Inter Milan has officially announced the signing of Djed Spence […]
Senegal fuel prices surge after months of stability A warning issued by prominent opposition leader Ousmane Sonko in May has materialized as Senegal’s fuel prices skyrocket. The anticipated hike is now official. In an early-morning […]