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With Tabaski just around the corner, Côte d’Ivoire’s National Council Against Rising Prices (CNLVC) is doubling down on a bold plan: boosting local sheep production to keep prices stable during the festival’s high demand period. […]
High-level Algerian delegation inspects trans-Saharan highway progress in N’Djamena The Algerian Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, Abdelkader Djellaoui, launched a two-day official visit to N’Djamena, Chad, on Wednesday, leading a high-ranking delegation to […]
Uncovering the strategic partnership reshaping Mali’s security landscape In the heart of the Sahel, a shifting alliance is commanding attention and raising critical questions. As tensions escalate in Mali, a growing partnership between two influential […]
Sénégal grapples with mounting cyber threats as government systems come under fire Cybersecurity experts are raising alarms over Sénégal‘s escalating vulnerability to digital attacks, as the latest breach targets the Trésor public—the third major government […]
PoliticsAfrica Mali peace talks: seeking solutions amid deepening crisis PoliticsAfrica Georges Ibrahim Tounkara 14/05/202614 may 2026 Years of armed conflict and political instability have left Mali in a precarious position. With intercommunal tensions escalating and […]
Bénin’s new leader faces a pivotal moment in the country’s democratic journey Romuald Wadagni has secured a commanding victory in Bénin’s presidential election, winning 94.27% of the vote against his sole challenger, Paul Hounkpè. The […]
Emmanuel Macron has made no secret of his frustration with the Sahel’s military regimes, bluntly declaring that France received « ingratitude in return » for its decades of military and financial support. The French President’s […]
In Côte d’Ivoire, the Commission Électorale Indépendante (CEI) has once again become a focal point of political contention as the country gears up for pivotal elections. Opposition factions argue that the current composition of the […]
FootballLigue 1 PSG secures historic 14th Ligue 1 title with victory at Lens A resilient Matveï Safonov delivered a masterclass as PSG claimed their 14th French league title in five consecutive seasons with a 2-0 […]
The relatives of prominent Malian lawyer and politician Mountaga Tall have initiated legal proceedings following his abduction from his home in Bamako. The development, which has circulated within legal and diplomatic circles over recent days, […]
The coastal security of Senegal is undergoing a major transformation. Following the withdrawal of French forces from its territory in 2024, Dakar is now turning to Turkey to enhance the safeguarding of its maritime borders. […]
The latest cyberattack on Senegal’s public treasury underscores a troubling pattern for Dakar. Within six months, three key government departments have suffered breaches, pushing the nation’s cybersecurity resilience into the spotlight. This incident coincides with […]