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HomeWorldMali: Assimi Goïta faces the failure of military escalation… WorldOur selection Mali: Assimi Goïta faces the failure of military escalation By: The Editorial Staff Saturday, May 16, 2026 FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp Africa Corps mercenaries tasked with protecting the Malian military regime. Photo credit: DR Same category World Middle East: The endless fire Between war with Iran, Sino-American […]
The national political landscape is abuzz following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s recent promulgation of the amended Electoral Code. After a period marked by considerable anticipation and vigorous political discourse, the head of state officially signed the legislation, previously adopted by the National Assembly, on Friday, May 15, 2026. This pivotal decision was keenly awaited by […]
Across the vast, red-dusted expanses of the Sahel, where conflicts unfold far from European eyes, Mali confronts a harsh reality: dismissing those who maintained the front line against encroaching instability carries profound repercussions. The recent surge in attacks devastating the nation is neither accidental nor a matter of fate. Instead, these incidents are the anticipated […]
A French national has been held in detention in Senegal since February 14, facing accusations primarily centered on “acts against nature”. This arrest unfolds in a nation where penalties for homosexual relations have seen recent intensification, according to information obtained from diplomatic sources. The French citizen, an engineer in his thirties residing in Dakar, was […]
With its inaugural national congress less than three weeks away, the Pastef leadership convened on Friday, May 15, at the Cité Keur Gorgui residence of their esteemed leader, Ousmane Sonko. The purpose was clear: to steer the party towards its most significant structural transformation yet. Around the table, key figures and historical pillars of Pastef, […]
Ousmane Sonko’s private residence in Cité Keur Gorgui transformed into a vibrant political headquarters on Friday, May 15, 2026. With PASTEF’s inaugural national congress scheduled for June 6, 2026, less than three weeks away, the party’s leader convened his senior command for a pivotal strategic session. Prominent figures from both the government and the party […]
Greetings to all! This week, the African continent witnessed significant political and economic developments. Here’s a summary of the top five stories: Emmanuel Macron’s Africa Forward summit and policy declarations. The Africa CEO Forum urged the African private sector to expand its influence. Cameroon’s enduring silence on the vice-presidency, fueling speculation among contenders. Sénégal’s constitutional […]
A French citizen has been held in detention in Senegal since February 14, facing charges including “unnatural acts.” This comes as Senegal significantly strengthened its legislation against same-sex relations in March, with penalties now extending up to ten years in prison. The French embassy in Dakar is actively observing the situation of its national. A […]
From its headquarters in New York, the United Nations Security Council has issued a robust condemnation of the appalling terrorist assaults perpetrated by jihadist factions linked to Al-Qaeda across Mali since April 25. The Council unequivocally demanded that all those responsible for these heinous acts be brought to justice. In a statement, the Council underscored […]
Monde Répression accrue contre les homosexuels au Sénégal : une nouvelle loi durcit le ton Il y a 21 minutes•3 min Partager Alors que Bruxelles s’apprête à célébrer ce samedi 16 mai le 30e anniversaire de sa Pride Parade, marquant trois décennies de lutte pour la visibilité et l’égalité, le contraste avec la réalité au Sénégal […]
Facing a cutoff from international eurobond markets following revelations of its 2024 budget revisions, Sénégal has profoundly shifted its financing strategy, making the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) public securities market its primary funding source. Over the initial four months of the fiscal year, the Senegalese Public Treasury successfully mobilized an impressive 1311.3 […]
With a first Premier League title since 2004 within touching distance, Arsenal cannot afford to drop points in their remaining fixtures. The narrow 1-0 victory over West Ham last weekend may have removed the biggest hurdle in their path, but the Gunners must still approach their final home game of the season with caution. On […]