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Internal divisions threaten Pastef ahead of 2027 local elections With Burkina Faso’s 2027 local elections looming, the Pastef political movement faces escalating internal fractures that risk eroding its cohesion. The power struggles unfolding in key […]
On the morning of May 18, a Malian military drone unleashed a deadly strike—not on insurgents as intended, but on an allied vehicle in the gold-rich mining hub of Intahaka, near Gao. The tragic error, […]
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire’s vibrant economic heart, became the epicenter for continental discourse on personal data governance, hosting a pivotal event on May 18, 2026. For four days, the 9th international conference of the African Network […]
apr accuses ousmane sonko of political targeting in touba visit The Alliance for the Republic (APR) is intensifying its advocacy efforts in Touba following the detention of Pape Malick Ndour, asserting that his arrest is […]
The National Museum of Chad in N’Djamena came alive on the evening of May 18, 2026, as it hosted the country’s first-ever Museum Night, an event dedicated to showcasing the nation’s rich cultural heritage. Under […]
Senegal’s recently enacted anti-homosexuality law, which significantly escalates penalties for what it terms «acts against nature», is now generating its initial judicial ramifications amid intense public debate. Just six weeks following its promulgation, over one […]
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, became the focal point for digital policy as the ninth international conference of the African Network of Personal Data Protection Authorities (RAPDP) commenced on Monday, May 18, 2026. This four-day gathering brought […]
Forum Biashara Afrika 2026 gathers leaders to accelerate African economic unity Lomé, the vibrant capital of Togo, is hosting the third edition of the Biashara Afrika forum from May 18, 2026, uniting African heads of […]
The qualifying draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) was finalized in Cairo this Tuesday, setting the stage for the continent’s top football showdown. All 48 participating teams now know their rivals after […]
Top News Current Affairs Senegal bolsters borders amid rising Mali insurgency threat May 19, 2026 With over 400 km of shared border with Mali and deep commercial ties to the country, Senegal is taking decisive […]
A glance at a map reveals why Algeria views Mali as a critical neighbor. The vast Sahara stretches across both nations, home to the Tuareg people. For Algiers, the priority has long been to prevent […]
Surviving in Bamako: coping under emergency rule Residents of Bamako, the vibrant capital of Mali, continue to navigate daily life amid persistent emergency measures. The city’s outskirts remain sealed off by armed groups, keeping the […]