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The recent fires that have engulfed trucks along the Sahelian border regions are far from isolated security incidents. Instead, they signal a deepening crisis along the once-stable commercial arteries connecting Mauritania, Morocco, and northern Mali. These trade routes, once relied upon to supply essential goods to remote Malian communities, now face persistent insecurity, further straining […]

Senegal politics: Waly Diouf Bodiang’s fiery critique of Serigne Gueye Diop An intense political exchange has erupted in Senegal following a high-profile statement from Waly Diouf Bodiang, Director General of the Port of Dakar. The outspoken official launched a sharp critique against Minister Serigne Gueye Diop, dismissing his recent official statement as a flawed attempt […]

Foot, Ligue 2, Play-offs Grâce à son gardien remplaçant Brice Maubleu, Saint-Étienne s’impose aux tirs au but contre Rodez et défiera le 16e de Ligue 1 Après un match terne, Saint-Étienne l’a emporté aux tirs au but (0-0, 7-6 aux t.a.b.) face à Rodez vendredi soir lors du play-off 2. Les Verts seront opposés au 16e […]

UN Security Council Condemns Recent Terrorist Attacks in Mali The United Nations Security Council has issued a scathing condemnation of the recent terrorist attacks that have struck Mali, labeling the assaults as reprehensible and cowardly acts. The attacks, which targeted multiple regions on April 25 and again on May 6, resulted in significant casualties among […]

A 30-year-old French engineer has been held in detention in Dakar for three months following an arrest tied to alleged same-sex relations and financial crimes, according to diplomatic sources. The case has intensified concerns over human rights in Senegal, where a new law passed in early March now imposes five-to-ten-year prison sentences for same-sex relationships. […]

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially enacted articles L29 and L30 of the Electoral Code, signifying a major stride in Sénégal’s ongoing electoral framework reform. This pivotal decision, following a second parliamentary review, introduces critical implications for the nation’s forthcoming elections. The legislative journey concerning the amendments to articles L29 and L30 of the Electoral […]

Amnesty International demands end to Malian blockade amid rising tensions Amnesty International Amnesty International has urgently called on jihadist factions in Mali to cease their blockade of Bamako, warning that the ongoing restrictions are violating civilians’ fundamental rights to safe movement, food security, and healthcare. “The current blockade of Bamako is having unacceptable consequences on […]

A supposed urgent gathering at the residence of Ousmane Sonko in the Cité Keur Gorgui district was circulating on Friday morning. The unverified report suggested that several key figures from the Pastef movement, including El Malick Ndiaye, Birame Souleye Diop, Yassine Fall, Daouda Ngom, Abass Fall, and Ayib Daffé, were expected to attend a meeting […]

The clock is ticking for Côte d’Ivoire as Burkina Faso suddenly halts all livestock exports just two weeks before Tabaski 2026, leaving Abidjan scrambling to secure 172,000 animals. Behind Ouagadougou’s economic move lies a calculated diplomatic signal to its western neighbor. Ouagadougou announced on May 8, 2026, a joint ministerial decree—signed by the Ministries of […]

Chad’s political climate under scrutiny: Succès Masra’s detention anniversary Exactly one year ago, the Chadian authorities made a move that sent ripples through the country’s fragile political landscape. Succès Masra, a prominent opposition figure and former Prime Minister, was arrested at his N’Djamena residence in the early hours of May 16, 2025. His detention, followed […]

Dakar — Political strategists of the Pastef movement gathered at the residence of party leader Ousmane Sonko in the Keur Gorgui district this evening for a high-level emergency meeting. The closed-door session, which commenced at 6:00 PM local time, brought together key figures including El Malick Ndiaye, Birame Souleye Diop, Yassine Fall, Daouda Ngom, Abass […]

The PPA-CI, led by former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo, has issued a formal ban preventing several party cadres and activists from attending its first ordinary congress scheduled for Abidjan on May 14–15, 2026. The decision, outlined in a communiqué, affects prominent figures such as Don Mello, Stéphane Kipré, Dali Arthur, and Armand Ouégnin, among others. […]