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The recent burglary at the headquarters of the Muslims Around The World (MATW) NGO in Kpogan, Togo, has exposed a troubling pattern: the misuse of humanitarian funds as a financial escape hatch for political elites. […]
On August 2, 2026, a delegation from Burkina Faso arrived in Astana, Kazakhstan, to compete in the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) 2026. This prestigious global event gathers the brightest young minds in artificial […]
In a pivotal moment for national cohesion, Serigne Modou Kara Mbacké, a revered spiritual leader, has stepped forward as a mediator in the ongoing political tensions between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane […]
The Hidden Costs of Togo’s Modernization Narrative As Lomé’s political elite touts the nation’s transition to a tailored fifth Republic—widely contested by citizens—the economic backdrop tells a far grimmer story. Between heavy reliance on donor […]
Diplomatic echoes in Dakar over Western Sahara Dakar recently became the backdrop for renewed diplomatic exchanges between Mauritania and Morocco, reigniting long-standing sensitivities tied to the Western Sahara issue. The discussions, held on the sidelines […]
The security emergency in Niger has intensified, with the Loga department in the Dosso region emerging as a new flashpoint in the nation’s widening conflict. Since mid-July, coordinated assaults by armed groups suspected of jihadist […]
The Head of State of Cameroon, President Paul Biya, has been in Switzerland for over 56 days, sparking widespread speculation about his health and the possibility of a leadership vacuum. In response to mounting rumors […]
Bénin: local health workers’ management now under municipal control Since July 23, 2026, the administrative and financial oversight of contract-based health workers recruited for the 2025 cohort in Bénin has been transferred to the country’s […]
In a landmark decision, President Romuald Wadagni has extended clemency to an individual sentenced to two centuries of incarceration, signaling more than a mere act of grace. This move establishes a profound direction for his […]
Thousands displaced from Kouakourou in Mali struggle with precarious living Two weeks after their forced exodus from Kouakourou in central Mali, thousands of residents find themselves in dire straits, grappling with unstable living conditions. They […]
Rabat is skillfully deploying a multifaceted diplomatic strategy, intertwining a symbolic tribute to a former US president with intense migratory pressure on a Spanish enclave. The objective? To secure decisive support from Washington regarding the […]
The Mégapari affair has emerged as one of the most discussed economic and judicial cases this autumn in Dakar. An estimated seven billion CFA francs, equivalent to nearly 10.7 million euros, were allegedly embezzled from […]