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On July 8, 2026, Niamey hosted the second round of high-level consultations between the foreign ministers of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov. The event was framed by officials as a pivotal step toward fostering a relationship rooted in sovereignty and mutual respect. Yet beneath the official narrative lies a […]
Sylvia Bongo Ondimba, the spouse of former Gabonese President Ali Bongo, is currently under suspicion in a Swiss financial investigation. She is alleged to have transferred millions of euros to a bank in Geneva, with these funds reportedly stemming from the embezzlement of public assets. Geneva’s judicial authorities are actively investigating the former Gabonese First […]
Une demande d’audit parlementaire pour la FSF L’élimination prématurée du Sénégal en Coupe du monde 2026 suscite des interrogations sur la gestion de la Fédération sénégalaise de football. Le député El Hadji Guèye propose une mission d’audit parlementaire afin d’éclaircir les dysfonctionnements administratifs qui ont conduit à cette contre-performance. Une enquête sur les aspects administratifs […]
Situation in the DRC The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has claimed over 500 lives, according to the latest data from the Congolese Ministry of Health. A total of 1,561 cases have been confirmed, with 506 deaths reported so far. Additionally, 253 people have been declared cured, while 628 patients […]
Les djihadistes du JNIM, liés à Al-Qaïda, et les séparatistes touaregs du Front de libération de l’Azawad ont lancé, samedi, des attaques coordonnées pour prendre le contrôle d’un camp stratégique situé dans le nord du Mali.
PARIS, July 7, 2026 — A pivotal moment for Togolese decentralization unfolded recently in the French capital. On Monday, July 6, 2026, Frédéric Vallier, the General Delegate of the International Association of Francophone Mayors (AIMF), alongside his dedicated teams, hosted a high-level delegation representing Togo’s territorial communities at the AIMF headquarters in Paris. Beyond the […]
Senegal’s major constitutional overhaul: an in-depth look The Senegalese Parliament recently gave its approval to a significant constitutional revision proposal, championed by the Pastef party. However, this legislative milestone marks just one stage in the process. The President of the Republic has opted for a national referendum to secure final ratification for these proposed changes. […]
alarming water quality findings in Senegal’s popular sachet water Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. In a significant investigation conducted between August and September 2018, four researchers from Dakar’s esteemed Cheikh-Anta-Diop University undertook a critical study into the safety of sachet water, a widely consumed and affordable beverage across Senegal. […]
Ouagadougou — Burkina Faso has taken a decisive stance against the exploitation of human suffering for digital engagement and fundraising. The transitional government has officially prohibited the production and dissemination of what sociologists term poverty porn, a practice that reduces individuals facing hardship to mere objects of voyeuristic pity. Ethical concerns drive legislative action The […]
The political landscape in Cameroon is currently gripped by a burgeoning scandal involving fabricated presidential decrees, a development now widely known as the ‘Baboke affair’. At the heart of this unfolding drama is Johann Sitchom, who was recently apprehended after allegedly attempting to disseminate these falsified documents via the national broadcaster, CRTV. The implications of […]
The human cost remains staggering. Recent assaults have left at least fifty soldiers and members of the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) dead. While such losses demand attention, they should not overshadow the deeper realities unfolding on the ground. These attacks, though devastating, reflect a critical phase of transition rather than an […]
Mali : face à la crise humanitaire, MSF soutient les populations aux frontières 7 juillet 2026 Décryptage à lire sur le sujet Venir en aide aux populations déplacées et réfugiées Opération liée Mali : assistance aux populations des zones d’instabilité Au Mali, l’enlisement de la crise sécuritaire aux frontières avec le Burkina Faso et la […]