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Sénégal’s shift toward authoritarian rule under bassirou diomaye faye

International •Afrique Senegal’s democratic backsliding under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Jean-Yves Camus Opinion writer Premium Subscriber-only content 3-minute read Share Share Since the enactment of Senegal’s anti-homosexuality law, the nation has witnessed a dramatic shift in its political landscape. Years of growing polarization have culminated under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, whose administration increasingly embraces authoritarianism […]

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Bénin-Niger border: a path from impossible to hope after presidential visit

Accueil Bénin Retombées du périple de Wadagni dans le Sahel :  Frontière Bénin-Niger :… Bénin Politique Bénin-Niger border: a path from impossible to hope after presidential visit Par Matin Libre – 3 juin 2026 17 0 FacebookXPinterestWhatsAppCopy URL (Will General Tiani host Wadagni on August 1st?) A triumphant reception greeted Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni in […]

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Turkey’s growing military influence in Mali reshapes Sahel power dynamics

Turkey has methodically expanded its economic and military footprint in Mali, emerging as one of Bamako’s most dynamic external partners without dominating headlines. Over the past decade, bilateral trade has more than tripled, and since 2024, defense equipment and ammunition have become Ankara’s top export category to the Sahel nation. This quiet ascent, unfolding against […]