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Niger’s influential Minister of Interior, General Mohamed Toumba, finds himself at the center of a highly sensitive investigation. A pivotal figure within the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) since the coup d’état on July 26, 2023, the senior officer is indirectly associated with an illicit visa commercialization scandal spanning West Africa […]
The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) recently issued a stark ultimatum, giving residents of three communities in Burkina Faso’s Sourou province just forty-eight hours to vacate their homes. Confronted by this direct and ominous threat of violent reprisals, the inhabitants of Sia, Konga, and Kwarémenguel swiftly fled en masse towards areas […]
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Analyses / Afrique/s 27 mai 2026 Sénégal : chronique d’un divorce entre le président Faye et son Premier ministre Sonko Sénégal : chronique d’un divorce entre le président Faye et son Premier ministre Sonko 7 min. de lecture Citer Partager Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Email Whatsapp Lien Imprimeren PDF Connectez-vous pour imprimer cet article Connexion Créer un […]
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In a significant development for Sahel politics, Sunni cleric Mohamad Ishaq Kindo was apprehended by security forces in Ouagadougou on Tuesday. His arrest follows days after he publicly voiced strong criticisms against a proposed bill concerning religious freedoms in Burkina Faso. This incident has ignited considerable tension and prompted demonstrations within the Burkinabè capital. Tense […]
The political landscape in Mali has been reshaped with the announcement of Hamma Ag Mahmoud’s decision to join the Coalition of Forces for the Republic (CFR), a move that underscores growing discontent with the current state of governance. From military service to political activism Hamma Ag Mahmoud’s career spans decades of public service, beginning with […]
Hamma Ag Mahmoud, a prominent figure in Malian politics, has officially joined the Coalition des forces pour la République (CFR), led by Imam Mahmoud Dicko. This move comes as the nation grapples with deepening political and security challenges. Ag Mahmoud, who previously served as Minister of Labor and Civil Service under the military regime of […]
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Senegal politics: Ousmane Sonko elected Assembly president after PM dismissal Political developments. Ousmane Sonko’s swift return to the National Assembly Just five days after being removed from the Prime Minister’s office, Ousmane Sonko made a remarkable comeback by securing the presidency of Senegal’s National Assembly. This political maneuver has sparked intense debate, particularly regarding the […]
In Dakar, a new chapter in Senegal’s political landscape unfolded on Tuesday morning when Ousmane Sonko, a prominent opposition figure, was elected President of the National Assembly. This development raises critical questions about how President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will navigate governance amid a potentially hostile legislative body. Challenges and expectations in a divided assembly The […]
In the heart of central Mali, blockades have become a grim reality reshaping lives. From the battlefields of the Ségou State in the 19th century to today’s confrontations, villages have endured encirclement, severed supply lines, and relentless pressure. Yet the contemporary siege tactics deployed by armed groups, particularly the Katiba Macina affiliated with the Group […]