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What was intended as a solemn gathering for solace and communal support tragically transformed into a scene of devastation. On July 24, in the northern Tillabéri region village of Chinagodrar, a funeral ceremony was violently disrupted by two drone strikes. These attacks are widely attributed to the Nigerien armed forces. According to numerous local accounts, […]
A significant advancement in energy collaboration between Senegal and Algeria has just occurred. Government representatives from both nations, convening in Algiers, reached an agreement to pool their specialized knowledge within the vital hydrocarbon sector. This pivotal meeting in the Algerian capital brought together Senegal’s Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs with his Algerian counterparts […]
The Trump administration is reportedly evaluating the possibility of launching military strikes in Mali, specifically targeting the Jnim, a formidable jihadist group with ties to Al-Qaeda. This move comes as the Jnim continues to exert significant pressure on Mali’s ruling junta. Should this operation proceed, Mali would mark the eighth nation to face American military […]
In a decisive move that reshapes the political arena in Senegal, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye formally established his own political party, « Kiiraay, les patriotes républicains », this past Saturday. This development follows his split in May with former ally Ousmane Sonko, effectively distancing himself from the Pastef movement. The new party, whose name « Kiiraay » translates to […]
key ministers abandon pastef for president diomaye’s new political path in Senegal A significant shift has emerged in the Senegalese political landscape as three prominent ministers, including Yankhoba Diémé, have announced their departure from Pastef. These key figures are now pledging their full support to President Diomaye, openly describing the former party of Ousmane Sonko […]
By publicly addressing the Arab slave trade and its enduring influence on contemporary radical Islam, Burkina Faso’s Captain Ibrahim Traoré has not merely provoked; he has shattered a long-standing taboo. His statements delve into a blind spot within African historiography, a truth that Gulf powers and certain Western intellectuals prefer to keep unspoken. This political […]
Sénégal : Bassirou Diomaye Faye crée son parti et acte sa rupture avec Ousmane Sonko Actus. Le président sénégalais Bassirou Diomaye Faye a officiellement lancé samedi à Dakar son nouveau parti politique, baptisé Kiiraay. Cette création marque la rupture définitive avec son ancien mentor et ex-Premier ministre Ousmane Sonko, avec lequel il avait pourtant conquis […]
A critical development in West Africa insider news reveals the systematic integration of artificial intelligence by Boko Haram. English researcher Antonia Juelich has brought to light comprehensive findings detailing how this group, responsible for decades of massacres and war crimes across northern Nigeria, now leverages advanced technology for its military operations. Artificial intelligence is increasingly […]
Forty-nine days. That’s how long Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has spent away from his country, matching his longest absence of 2024. Departing on June 7 for what was initially described as a private trip to Europe, the 93-year-old leader has yet to make a public appearance. In newsrooms across Yaoundé, the ticking clock has only […]
Le ministre de l'Énergie et du Pétrole, Dr Abdourahmane Diouf, a fait savoir ce dimanche que le parti Pastef est « plein de contradictions » et qu'il est à la source d'une grave crise au sein de la coalition. Selon le ministre, c'est Ousmane Sonko et sa machine qui ont trahi Bassirou Diomaye Faye ! […]
Kjell Scherpen is set to join Ipswich Town in the English Premier League, according to Algemeen Dagblad. The Belgian goalkeeper will undergo a medical before signing a four-year deal worth over $12 million. Scherpen had an impressive season with Union Saint-Gilloise, winning both the Croky Cup and the Golden Glove award for most clean sheets. […]
Politics Cameroon governance expert slams President Biya’s long foreign stays The Cameroonian governance analyst has taken a direct stance against the recurrent absences and prolonged trips abroad by the Head of State. Armand Djaleu |July 26, 2026|3 min read AAA Follow us on Google Summarize Listen Comment Advertisement The Cameroonian governance analyst has sharply criticized […]