In-depth English analysis and breaking news from the heart of West Africa's Sahel region.
The double-edged sword of family planning in the Sahel’s war zones While the capital Niamey highlights the strides women are making in development, a different narrative is unfolding in the embattled regions of Tillabéri. Programs promoting contraception, such as the Reach Married Adolescent initiative, are celebrated as transformative social tools. Yet, in areas gripped by […]
Bénin, in collaboration with the United States, has introduced a significant technological upgrade at its borders. The Hillacondji border crossing now features the advanced Migration Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS), designed to enhance security and streamline the movement of people. Substantial investment enhances national sovereignty This infrastructure rollout is a component of the US […]
Following the withdrawal of French forces from Operation Barkhane and the conclusion of the United Nations mission (MINUSMA), Mali embarked on a profound strategic reorientation towards Moscow. This partnership is now epitomized by the Africa Corps, a contingent directly affiliated with the Russian Ministry of Defense. However, after several years of its deployment, the security […]
In a significant move, authorities in Burkina Faso have announced the suspension of 811 associations due to the “non-renewal of their governing bodies” and the dissolution of an additional 118 organizations since mid-April. These actions, effective from May 12, 2026, are reportedly based on “existing legal provisions,” though further details have not been extensively clarified. […]
joint military operations force boko haram to flee lake Chad strongholds Actus. Fighters belonging to the jihadist group Boko Haram have reportedly abandoned several of their entrenched positions across Lake Chad. This withdrawal follows a series of intensive aerial bombardments and ground assaults, meticulously coordinated by forces from Chad, Nigeria, and Niger. Eyewitness accounts and […]
Foot, Ligue 1 À quelle heure et sur quelle chaîne voir Lens – PSG ? Le Racing Club de Lens reçoit le Paris Saint-Germain ce mercredi, afin de disputer le match en retard de la 29e journée de Ligue 1. Retrouvez ici toutes les informations de diffusion. Thomas Méalet publié le 13 mai 2026 à […]
psg’s lens match: a strategic rehearsal for the champions league final With a commanding six-point lead and a 15-goal difference, Paris Saint-Germain is on the brink of securing the Ligue 1 title. Their upcoming match against Lens takes on a new dimension as the club focuses on preparing for the Champions League final. “99.9% champions”: […]
Over the past two decades, Senegal’s economic landscape has undergone a dramatic shift in its public contract landscape. What was once a domain dominated by French conglomerates now sees Chinese, Turkish, Emirati, and Tunisian firms sharing the spotlight in major infrastructure projects. From deep-water ports to stadiums and industrial zones, the balance of power has […]
The holding company, Mayelia PARTICIPATIONS, has formally declared its acquisition of SICTA, the Société Ivoirienne de Contrôle Technique Automobile. SICTA stands as the long-standing leader in Côte d’Ivoire’s automotive technical inspection sector. During a press gathering in Abidjan on April 29, David Fofana, the CEO of Mayelia PARTICIPATIONS, elaborated on the SICTA takeover and the […]
The weekend of May 10-11, 2026, has been etched into Mali’s energy crisis as a period of unprecedented sabotage. In the forested region of Kayes, near the Baoulé forest reserve, militants from the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) destroyed multiple high-voltage transmission towers. This strategic attack unfolded under the watch of […]
The extradition process of Kemi Seba, the Franco-Béninois activist, is unfolding in Pretoria, where he has adopted a dramatic stance. Going by his legal name, Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi, he has publicly claimed that returning to Bénin would put his life at risk. Yet, when examined through the lens of legal realities and recent […]
Asset declarations are once again proving to be a crucial test of credibility for Senegal’s executive branch. Reports from Dakar indicate that numerous government ministers have reportedly failed to comply with this legal requirement. This comes despite asset transparency being a cornerstone pledge of the Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko administration since they took […]