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armed conflict in Mali: touareg demands hold the key to lasting peace The security landscape in Mali has taken a dramatic turn for the worse in recent months, with coordinated attacks striking multiple cities and claiming the life of the Defense Minister, Sadio Camara, along with several Malian soldiers. This escalation follows years of rising […]
The current landscape in Senegal is sparking intense discussions about the nation’s democratic future. As the role of Parliament undergoes a significant transformation, the conversation isn’t just about political maneuvering—it’s about reimagining the very foundations of state power and governance. From subordination to equilibrium: Senegal’s institutional turning point For decades, Senegal’s Parliament operated under the […]
Mali: government urged to uphold fundamental rights amid growing repression 11/05/2026 Statement Mali As Mali grapples with a deteriorating security landscape, a disturbing surge in fundamental rights violations—including abductions, enforced disappearances, and incitement to violence—targets political opponents and critical voices. International human rights advocates are demanding immediate action from Malian authorities to halt these abuses […]
The Sûreté urbaine de Dakar has uncovered a complex criminal network specializing in forged visa approval letters. This operation highlights the increasing sophistication of illegal migration routes passing through Sénégal. A suspect linked to what investigators call a “Chinese ring” was apprehended following a targeted police intervention in the capital. This case emphasizes the persistent […]
Much like Serge Gainsbourg’s iconic track, “Je t’aime, moi non plus,” the relationship between Sénégal’s President Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko presents a fascinating study in political nuance. Following the notably modest gathering of a presidential coalition, somewhat laboriously orchestrated by Sokhna Aminata Touré Mimi, assisted by figures like Abdourakhmane Diouf, Me Abdoulaye […]
Togo: opposition unites under CNCC to challenge constitutional changes The opposition in Togo has taken a significant step in its political mobilization with the first public assembly of the Cadre national de concertation pour le changement au Togo (CNCC), held in Lomé on Saturday, May 9. This new coalition brings together four opposition parties and […]
Taxawu Sénégal held its founding congress in Dakar yesterday, Sunday, May 10, marking its official transition from a political platform to a structured party. Centered on the theme: «From platform to political party: Rethinking the social contract for a sovereign, just, united and prosperous Senegal,» this political gathering brought together activists, leaders and supporters to […]
In a significant move toward modernizing the school system, 75 pedagogical inspectors from 25 regional directorates in Côte d’Ivoire participated in a specialized digital skills workshop in Yamoussoukro. This initiative, held in May 2026, was part of the second phase of the Digital Skills Development for Supervisory and Teaching Staff (DCNPEE) project. The program was […]
Dozens of Nigerian fishermen are feared dead after Chadian airstrikes targeted jihadist positions near the Chad-Nigeria border on Lake Chad. According to witnesses, including members of a local anti-jihadist defense group, the strikes began on Friday, May 6, following a deadly attack by Boko Haram on a Chadian military base that left 24 soldiers dead. […]
The Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi has become the focal point of global attention as a pivotal summit unfolds. Co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto, the two-day Africa-Forward event is designed to foster substantive dialogue rather than traditional diplomatic formalities. With France reassessing its role on the African […]
Understanding the growing challenge of recurrent miscarriages among young mothers in Chad In the heart of N’Djamena and across secondary cities in Chad, an alarming trend is taking a toll on young women in their twenties. Recurrent miscarriages, though rarely discussed, are becoming an increasingly pressing medical and social issue. These women face not only […]
Youssouf Mahamat Youssouf, a prominent leader in Chad‘s Ouaddaï province, passed away in the early hours of the morning in N’Djamena’s Modern Hospital after battling a brief illness. The late official had served as the President of the Ouaddaï Provincial Council for multiple terms, leaving behind a legacy of administrative and political contributions in the […]