In-depth English analysis and breaking news from the heart of West Africa's Sahel region.
Économie Plan national de l’eau : Un partenariat Maroc-UE de 3,7 milliards de DH pour faire face au changement climatique À travers ce partenariat d’envergure, le Maroc et l’Union européenne traduisent leurs engagements politiques en actions concrètes pour répondre à l’un des défis les plus stratégiques du XXIe siècle. Par Maroc HebdoPublié le 2 Juin […]
The political landscape in Sénégal has shifted dramatically with the formal dissolution of the long-standing alliance between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. While the government’s new lineup was unveiled this week, Sonko’s party, Pastef-Les Patriotes, was notably absent—a move that underscores the irreparable rift between the two once-united figures. For many […]
In a candid public statement, Ousmane Sonko, former Prime Minister and leader of the Pastef party, has shed light on the events leading to his dismissal from government. Speaking directly to the nation, he outlined the tense exchanges that unfolded with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, culminating in the abrupt end of his tenure. An unexpected […]
The Cotonou-Niamey axis has endured a profound crisis since the July 2023 coup d’état in Niger and the subsequent imposition of stringent regional sanctions. This period was marked by tightly sealed borders and a barrage of accusations from Niamey. However, a closer look at the unfolding events reveals a more intricate picture: despite the firm […]
Opposition challenges Sonko’s reintegration and election as Assembly president The opposition in the National Assembly has escalated its legal battle by filing a petition with the Constitutional Council to challenge Ousmane Sonko’s reintegration as a deputy, a prerequisite for his election as President of the Assembly. The move marks a new institutional confrontation with far-reaching […]
Following the recent announcement of the new government’s composition, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko addressed the press in a highly anticipated conference. This public appearance, coming just one day after the official formation of the new cabinet, provided an immediate opportunity for the head of government to communicate directly with the public and media regarding the […]
Goma’s economy under strain due to border closure Goma, a bustling city in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is experiencing severe disruptions in its commercial activities following the closure of key border crossings with Rwanda. The city, heavily reliant on cross-border trade and financial flows with its neighbor, is now […]
Just eight days following his swearing-in ceremony, President Romuald Wadagni of Bénin embarked on his first official international visit. His destination: Nigeria, a vital commercial partner and a strategically significant neighboring nation. On Monday, June 1, 2026, President Wadagni arrived in Lagos, where he held private discussions with his Nigerian counterpart, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. […]
In Burkina Faso, the arrest of influential Imam Mohamed Ishaq Kindo and the suspension of the country’s main student union, the UGEB, signal a sharp escalation in repression under the current military leadership. This week has been particularly tense, revealing deepening cracks in civic freedoms across the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). Imam Kindo’s arrest: […]
In the heart of West Africa, Burkina Faso is witnessing a troubling escalation in state-led repression that threatens to silence dissent across the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The arrest of influential imam Mohamed Ishaq Kindo and the suspension of the country’s largest student union, the UGEB, underscore a deliberate crackdown under military rule. These […]
Political observers in Sénégal are closely watching as Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF-Les Patriotes, prepares for a high-stakes press conference today at the Résidence Serigne Abass Sall, directly across from the Police Academy in Dakar. Scheduled for 5:00 PM local time, this event follows the recent formation of the Al Aminou government and arrives […]
Wadagni’s visit underscores shared resolve in West Africa On Tuesday afternoon, His Excellency Romuald Wadagni, President of the Republic of Bénin, arrived in Ouagadougou for a high-stakes state visit aimed at deepening diplomatic ties with Burkina Faso. The visit, framed as both a gesture of friendship and a strategic mission, signals a renewed commitment to […]