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tchadian military strikes on jihadist targets result in tragic civilian casualties Dozens of Nigerian fishermen are feared dead following three days of aerial strikes by Chadian armed forces against jihadist groups in the Lake Chad […]
This Monday, May 11th, global attention converges on the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. The Africa-Forward Summit, jointly presided over by Emmanuel Macron and William Ruto, commences a two-day agenda of intensive discussions. […]
Mali crisis: regional impact of shifting alliances and security failures The Mali crisis, unfolding since 2012, has reshaped the geopolitical landscape of the Sahel, transforming a once-central partner in Western counterterrorism efforts into a battleground […]
Charred vehicle wreckage, decaying food supplies, and lifeless bodies abandoned by the roadside paint a grim picture of the crucial supply arteries traversing northern Mali. A pervasive scent of death hangs in the air, a […]
The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening ties with Togo amid a backdrop of escalating global tensions. Speaking at the European Day celebrations in Lomé, Gwilym Ceri Jones, Head of the EU […]
CAN U17 Morocco 2026: Mali’s Aiglonnets land in Rabat Following an intensive preparatory camp held in Casablanca from May 4th to 10th, the Mali U17 national team, affectionately known as the Aiglonnets, journeyed to Rabat […]
The Central African Republic stands at a crossroads as it grapples with a grim choice: maintaining its ties with Wagner or welcoming the Africa Corps to replace the controversial Russian mercenary group. President Touadéra has […]
From the bustling streets of Dakar to the serene island of Gorée, and stretching along the airport highway to remote rural villages, solar streetlights now illuminate every corner of Senegal. This transformation is largely driven […]
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko recently presided over the official send-off ceremony for the Senegalese delegation bound for Nairobi. This significant gathering, known as the Africa Forward summit, is scheduled to take place in Kenya until […]
As Romuald Wadagni prepares to assume the presidency of Bénin on May 24, 2026, his impending leadership has sparked cautious optimism in Niger regarding the future of bilateral relations. The Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, […]
Le traitement chinois du tarif douanier zéro « arrive à point nommé » pour les pays africains en quête d’équité commerciale, selon un expert nigérien à la Chambre de commerce (interview) 5 mai 2026 By Emmanuel Mbarga […]
With fewer than six months remaining until the opening of the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Dakar, Senegal is under both intense pressure and justified pride as it prepares to host Africa’s first-ever Olympic event. […]