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Senegalese descendants of Serigne Touba declare Ousmane Sonko persona non grata in Touba A group representing the descendants of Serigne Touba has escalated its stance against opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. The collective has filed a defamation complaint following his remarks alleging the circulation of “dirty money” in Touba. The group now asserts that Sonko should […]
Niger: escalating human rights crisis under military rule As the third anniversary of the July 26, 2023 coup d’état approaches, a leading international watchdog has issued a stark warning about the deteriorating human rights situation in Niger. In a sharply critical assessment, Human Rights Watch highlights the systematic erosion of democratic safeguards and the growing […]
The Trump administration is evaluating the feasibility of a potential U.S. military intervention targeting the Group for Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda-linked coalition operating in Mali, according to discussions among current and former officials. internal debates over possible strikes Within the administration, opinions are divided on the matter. Some, including Sebastian Gorka—former […]
In Niamey, households are grappling with a sharp rise in the cost of essential vegetables, exposing deep-rooted structural failures in agricultural planning and government inaction. As July 2026 progresses, the price hikes for staples like tomatoes and cabbage have reached unprecedented levels, pushing many families into daily food insecurity. The seasonal shift between local harvests […]
For Amadou Bangoura, a 30-year-old Beninese student living in Dakar, the memory of that night remains vivid. Around 10 p.m., as he left his gym in the Liberté 6 neighborhood—where he had just finished his usual workout—he noticed the streets unusually empty. Shops had closed, and only a few car headlights cut through the darkness. […]
Togo welcomes Russian troops amid growing security cooperation with Moscow Lomé’s recent decision to host Russian military personnel has intensified discussions about the long-term implications of foreign military presence in West Africa. The deployment, confirmed on 22 July 2026, follows the inauguration of a Russian base in the Togolese capital just 10 days earlier, marking […]
Read in the app Summarize Share Omer Mbadi Cameroun correspondent World Bank Afreximbank Billions of dollars in development loans secured for Cameroun remain untapped, raising questions about administrative hurdles and strategic delays. The funds, allocated by major international financial institutions, were intended to accelerate infrastructure and social programs across the country. Yet, despite repeated commitments, […]
After intense negotiations, AS Monaco and Newcastle United have finalized a groundbreaking deal for the transfer of Aladji Bamba, a 20-year-old French-Guinean midfielder. The Premier League club will pay over €40 million, including performance-related bonuses, to secure his services. Born in Blois, France, and of Guinean descent, Bamba has received clearance to relocate to England […]
History shows that military leaders who seize power often encounter a paradox: the very instruments of their rise—discourses of strength, disciplined public appearances, and sweeping rhetoric—can become the seeds of their isolation. In Burkina Faso, this pattern appears to be unfolding as Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s regime, once buoyed by revolutionary fervor, now grapples with growing […]
The unprecedented wave of resignations from Pastef’s ranks—including former allies of Ousmane Sonko—reveals deep fractures within Senegal’s ruling party and signals a dramatic shift in the country’s political landscape. What began as isolated departures has rapidly snowballed into a full-blown exodus. Veteran party figures, rising stars, and heads of public agencies are abandoning Pastef in […]
In a dramatic turn of events, former Bénin president Boni Yayi has shattered expectations by announcing his decision to take up a seat in the newly established Senate. The institution is set to be inaugurated in Porto-Novo on July 30, 2026, following years of political opposition from Yayi himself. The surprise declaration, shared on the […]
Digital campaign against press freedom under scrutiny in Burkina Faso Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has raised serious concerns about a coordinated online campaign allegedly orchestrated by supporters of Burkina Faso’s transitional leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The watchdog group claims these individuals, dubbed a “digital militia”, are systematically targeting journalists critical of the current administration, using […]