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Senegal’s political landscape shaken as Pastef suffers CCJS setback Recent elections for Senegal’s Consultative Council of Youth (CCJS) have delivered a significant blow to the ruling Pastef party, sparking fresh debates about the legitimacy of the country’s ministerial leadership. Meanwhile, political tensions escalate as unconfirmed reports suggest potential collaboration between opposition figure Ousmane Sonko and […]

Congo and Togo deepen diplomatic engagement with high-level meeting in Oyo In a significant diplomatic move, President Denis Sassou-N’Guesso of the Republic of the Congo welcomed President Faure Gnassingbé of the Togolese Republic to Oyo over the weekend. The visit underscored a shared commitment to reinforcing bilateral relations and fostering mutual cooperation between the two […]

The «Pleins Feux» project, unveiled in Abidjan in April 2026, is the latest milestone in Côte d’Ivoire‘s ongoing effort to modernize its education system under the leadership of President Alassane Ouattara. Supported by global partners, this initiative aims to optimize the governance of public education policies, ensuring long-term improvements in learning outcomes for all students. […]

Togo’s leader boosts anti-terror operations with on-ground inspection of Koundjoaré mission The President of the Council and Supreme Head of the Armed Forces, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, conducted a crucial field visit on May 7, 2026, to the Koundjoaré operation zone in northern Togo. This strategic deployment aimed to assess security operations against terrorist threats in […]

Sénégal : avec Damen, Dakar veut redevenir un hub régional de réparation navale Moutiou Adjibi Nourou, Agence Ecofin À plus long terme, Damen évoque aussi la possibilité de relancer des activités de construction navale sur le site. DR

5th tripartite forum: Cameroon, Chad and central african republic strengthen regional transit cooperation The Ministry of Transport, Civil Aviation and National Meteorology is joining forces with port authorities to host the 5th edition of the tripartite forum on trade facilitation for Central African Republic (CAR), Chad and Cameroon. This year’s event, taking place from May […]

Sonelgaz advances Chad’s energy resilience with 40 MW tri-fuel plant in N’Djamena The energy landscape in Chad is set to undergo a transformative shift as Sonelgaz, Algeria’s leading energy group, accelerates the development of a cutting-edge 40 MW tri-fuel power plant in N’Djamena. A high-level delegation led by Sonelgaz International CEO Yazid Djellouli recently concluded […]

Tchad Visite du commandant de la force mixte Tchad-RCA aux soldats blessés de Korbol Le général Moubarak Abakar Nassour Hor a visité les soldats blessés de Korbol, soulignant la nécessité d’une évacuation rapide vers N’Djamena pour des soins spécialisés. Alwihda Info 11 mai 2026 — 1 min de lecture Partager Brigadier General Moubarak Abakar Nassour […]

PoliticsSénégal Diomaye Faye distances himself from Pastef in political shift In his hometown of Mbour, the presidential coalition “Diomaye Président” sent a clear message to the Pastef party, signaling a potential shift in Senegal’s political landscape. Two years into his presidency, Bassirou Diomaye Faye is now asserting his political independence from the Pastef party that […]

The week of 4 to 10 May 2026 in Burkina Faso was packed with significant developments spanning culture, security, economy, diplomacy, and institutional life. Here’s a recap of the most notable events that captured public attention. cultural milestones and artistic triumphs Tanya dominates the 2026 Kundé d’Or awards One of the week’s standout moments was […]