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Publié aujourd’hui à 18h04, modifié à 19h50 Lecture : 7 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Résumer Issu de l’enquête Les alliances secrètes de Faure Gnassingbé Depuis plusieurs années, le Togo déploie en secret un dispositif de lutte contre les groupes jihadistes du Sahel. Lomé a noué des alliances avec la Turquie, cherchant soutien […]
Ministers and development partners from across Africa gathered in Abidjan to chart a bold new course for the continent’s critical minerals, aiming to turn a $29.5 trillion resource treasure trove into engines of economic, industrial and social progress. The two-day ministerial conference in Côte d’Ivoire brought together leaders from 28 African nations, alongside regional bodies, […]
Leaders from Africa’s critical mineral-rich nations converged in Abidjan to chart a bold new course for the continent’s vast underground wealth. Their shared vision? Transforming these strategic resources into engines of economic, industrial, and social progress. At the heart of the discussions: maximizing local value creation, securing development financing, and building robust regional value chains […]
Burkina Faso’s poultry farmers are reeling from a government decision that has left the industry stunned. In a joint announcement, the Ministry of Trade and the Ministry of Animal Resources imposed a fixed retail price of 100 West African CFA francs per egg, while setting wholesale prices at 2,600 F CFA per tray and retailer […]
French asylum denial for whistleblower exposing Wagner’s Centrafrique operations A whistleblower who exposed Russia’s Wagner Group operations in Centrafrique faces deportation despite receiving a special travel permit from French authorities. Ephrem Yalike-Ngonzo, a Centrafrican journalist, has been denied asylum in France after exposing Moscow’s covert influence campaigns orchestrated by the Wagner Group. His legal team […]
After a career journey that saw him develop at Toulouse FC and play for prestigious clubs like FC Barcelona, Schalke 04, Benfica Lisbon, OGC Nice, and ultimately West Ham, Jean-Clair Todibo, 26, is reportedly looking to make a significant return to Ligue 1 with Olympique de Marseille. This move aligns with his stated desire following […]
Nécrologie : Ousmane Sonko annonce le décès de Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké (photo) Ousmane Sonko a exprimé sa profonde tristesse suite au décès de Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, rappelé à Dieu ce 9 juillet 2026. Le président de l’Assemblée nationale a rendu hommage à ce guide religieux, soulignant son accueil chaleureux et ses qualités humaines […]
From promises to peril: tracking the AES-Russia security pact The Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger—has doubled down on its exclusive military partnership with Russia, framing it as a bold step toward sovereignty and an end to reliance on Western powers. Yet beneath the rhetoric of liberation lies a grim reality: […]
The Dakar Criminal Court has once again postponed its final decision in the high-profile case involving the alleged falsification of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s signature, with Khardiata Tandian as the accused. Originally slated for Thursday, July 9, 2026, the judgment has now been rescheduled for July 23, 2026. The court cited the continued absence […]
In Bamako’s Médine market, vendors like Adama Konaté are not just selling imported bicycles, but also repairing and assembling new ones. The market has become a hub for various goods, including agricultural equipment that can be hard to find elsewhere. Konaté’s neighbor, Drissa Traoré, is an artisan who offers diverse products to his clients, such […]
Strengthening Sahel-Russia ties in Niamey security talks Niamey, the heart of Niger, became the diplomatic stage this July 8th as the second round of high-level talks between the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) foreign ministers and Russia’s top diplomat, Sergey Lavrov, unfolded in the capital’s chambers. Joining Lavrov were Niger’s Bakary Yaou Sangaré, Mali’s Abdoulaye […]
Ten authoritarian regimes prevailing across Sub-Saharan Africa Crédit photo, Getty Images In various African nations, openly discussing political matters or criticizing those in power can lead to imprisonment, or even cost individuals their lives. Over recent decades, numerous governments have adopted an autocratic trajectory, curtailing freedom of expression, suppressing dissenting voices, and tightly controlling any […]