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During the landmark PASTEF congress held at the Dakar Arena, Ousmane Sonko delivered a decisive message to his movement: the era of reckless rhetoric and personal attacks must end. The leader of the Patriotes party firmly declared that insults, derogatory nicknames, and public mockery have no place in the organization’s future. This bold stance signals […]
The Republic of Tchad is gearing up for the written exams of the 2026 baccalaureate, scheduled from June 8 to 13, with a record number of candidates poised to participate. Organizers have announced that 106,231 students across the country and one overseas center are set to take the tests, underscoring a robust preparation aimed at […]
Updated today at 10:40 PM 4-minute read File generated on Read in app Marième Soumaré Senegal correspondent Ousmane Sonko Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Russian clandestine air operations deepen influence across the Sahel The Kremlin has quietly established an aerial logistics network in the Sahel that operates far beyond the visible deployment of Africa Corps paramilitaries. While international attention focuses on uniformed troops, Moscow has constructed a sophisticated infrastructure designed to project power and gather intelligence across West and […]
Barely two years into their shared leadership, the once-united duo of Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko has fractured. Tensions had been simmering for months before the Senegalese president took decisive action, dismissing his prime minister in a move that sent shockwaves through the political landscape. This past weekend, Sonko was reinstated as leader of […]
Senegal’s political landscape under scrutiny as Ousmane Sonko addresses concerns Add Yahoo as preferred source to view our articles on Google. In the capital, Dakar, the political climate remains tense as key figures navigate a delicate balance of power. Ousmane Sonko, a prominent opposition leader, sought to ease concerns over potential instability in Senegal’s governance. […]
Under the leadership of President Romuald Wadagni, the Republic of Bénin is embarking on a bold new chapter in its national development strategy. Central to this vision is the revitalization of long-standing cooperation with the People’s Republic of China, marked by the resumption of large-scale infrastructure initiatives across Cotonou and key northern regions. Strategic infrastructure: […]
The Ministry of National Education has officially announced the outcomes of the 2026 Baccalaureate First Part (BAC I) examination. A total of 76,259 candidates registered for the national assessment, with 55,707 students securing passes—a commendable 73.05% success rate. This year’s results mark a notable achievement for the 2026 cohort, representing a critical milestone in their […]
The Nigerian military announced the successful rescue of 360 hostages on Sunday from a Boko Haram stronghold in the southern region of Borno State, located in the country’s northeast. The operation targeted the rugged Mandara Mountains, a known hideout for the insurgent group. This development comes as Abuja intensifies its counterterrorism efforts. Last month, Nigerian […]
The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) has released an in-depth study on global repercussions of escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Economic vulnerabilities exposed by Hormuz tensions A newly published collective work titled “Hormuz and the Invisible Fractures: The Price of a Distant War” examines the far-reaching consequences of the Iran-United States-Israel […]
LIBÉRATION Boko Haram frees over 400 captives in Nigeria’s Borno state More than 400 individuals, previously abducted by the jihadist group Boko Haram, have regained their freedom in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno State. Their release, which occurred earlier this year in a village within the region, was confirmed by both a local senator and a youth […]
International Nigeria: des centaines de personnes enlevées par Boko Haram ont été libérées Nigerian military forces have announced the liberation of 360 individuals held captive by Boko Haram in the country’s northeastern region. Tragically, two infants succumbed to exhaustion during their prolonged detention. Several hundred individuals, previously abducted by the jihadist group Boko Haram earlier […]