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Lomé follows Cotonou’s lead in regional integration In a decisive move aligning with West Africa’s evolving trade dynamics, the Togolese government has declared the abolition of visa requirements for all African nationals holding valid passports. […]
In a dignified ceremony held on May 19, Amador Sanchez Rico, the freshly appointed European Union ambassador, formally submitted his credentials to President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. The significant event unfolded at the esteemed Palais […]
At PROJIACE 2026, Zenaba Adoum Oudah stands out as a force of change in Chad’s entrepreneurial landscape. A biologist by training and a graphic designer by passion, she has carved a unique path that merges […]
The 60,000-square-kilometer Sambisa forest in Nigeria’s northeastern region was once a thriving natural reserve, a haven for wildlife and tourists. Today, its dense vegetation and strategic terrain have transformed it into a battleground where two […]
The fourth edition of the University of Environment and Energy kicked off in Dakar this Tuesday, May 19, bringing together experts, researchers, public officials, civil society organizations, and technical partners focused on environmental and energy […]
Senegal’s future in space: defending sovereignty through technology At the heart of Dakar’s Senegal Space Week 2026, General Birame Diop, representing President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, delivered a powerful message: space mastery is no longer optional—it’s […]
When Mali’s military leadership invited Russian mercenaries into the country in 2021, their primary focus shifted toward subduing Tuareg rebels in the northern regions. This strategic pivot, however, inadvertently created a vacuum that allowed jihadist […]
The Senegalese National Assembly is set to host a pivotal plenary session this Friday, May 22, 2026, beginning at 9:00 AM, where Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and his cabinet members will face direct questioning from […]
Escalating tensions within the MPC: Russian mercenaries officially intervene, escorting Didot Ali and his successor to Bossangoa (Editor’s note: The original article provided only a title; no further body text was supplied for this report.) […]
An in-depth look at how kidnapping has become a lucrative funding stream for Boko Haram across Nigeria, Chad, Niger, and Cameroon. the kidnapping industry: Boko Haram’s financial lifeline In Nigeria—by far the hardest-hit country—kidnapping has […]
The kidnapping industry has evolved into a lucrative financial engine for Boko Haram, enabling the group to sustain its insurgency across Nigeria, Chad, Niger, and Cameroon. Over the past year, more than 4,700 individuals were […]
The detention of political figure Ndiaga Seck has sparked widespread debate, particularly online. Charged with alleged unnatural acts, he was formally indicted by a Louga judge and remanded in custody this week. Amid the unfolding […]