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The main trade corridor linking Dakar to Bamako has ground to a halt following escalating border tensions. Trucks and transporters are stranded at the Kidira checkpoint, where commercial activity between Senegal and Mali has been abruptly suspended. Border authorities have enforced stricter controls, citing security concerns. This has created a bottleneck for goods moving between […]
The Dakar-Bamako transport corridor has come to a standstill as cross-border flows between Senegal and Mali face unprecedented disruption. Trucks carrying essential goods and commodities now queue for miles at the Kidira checkpoint, a critical transit point where the two nations meet. what triggered the blockade? The halt in traffic stems from escalating tensions at […]
Senegal’s 2026 world cup squad revealed: stars and rising talents unite Senegal has unveiled its 28-player roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring global stars Sadio Mané and Kalidou Koulibaly, defying injury concerns. Head coach Pape Thiaw addresses the challenges ahead, including a highly anticipated clash with France, as the Teranga Lions set ambitious […]
Togo has emerged as a crucial arena for an intense geopolitical rivalry unfolding between France and Russia. Through a blend of crisis diplomacy, security pacts, and soft power initiatives, these two global powers are actively vying for influence over this strategically important state situated on the Gulf of Guinea. Within the discreet spheres of power […]
During a recent interministerial council meeting, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko forcefully voiced his deep frustration regarding the handling of judicial files related to public accountability in Senegal. The head of government intervened following a presentation by Justice Minister Yassine Fall, to whom he directly posed pointed questions about the judicial system’s effectiveness in addressing alleged […]
On May 18, 2026, the Nigerien government formalized a decisive move in the Council of Ministers: the establishment of a state-owned uranium mining company and the termination of French firm Orano’s mining concession at Arlit. Under the leadership of General Abdourahamane Tiani, President of the Republic, this decision officially ends over 50 years of French […]
Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire flags © DR West African ally strengthens Morocco’s Sahara stance Diplomatic backing deepens as Abidjan endorses Rabat’s territorial integrity During an official working visit to Morocco, Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Nialé Kaba, reaffirmed her country’s unwavering support for Morocco’s territorial integrity, including the Sahara region, following high-level […]
In Sénégal, the political landscape is often shaped by the interactions between its prominent figures. Recent discussions highlight the ongoing engagement involving Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko. These dialogues are central to understanding the current dynamics within Senegalese politics, reflecting efforts towards shaping the nation’s future trajectory.
Senegal stands at a critical juncture as its two most influential political figures, Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko, engage in high-stakes negotiations that could reshape the nation’s future. These discussions are not merely procedural; they represent a defining moment for the country’s democratic trajectory. The stakes couldn’t be higher. With public trust in institutions […]
A pivotal chapter in Benin’s modern political narrative is drawing to a close. With the inauguration of his elected successor, Romuald Wadagni, just days away, outgoing President Patrice Talon delivered a solemn address to the nation. This farewell message marks the culmination of a decade of governance under the banner of “Rupture,” a period that […]
Actualité AFRIQUE Diplomatic rift widens over Senegal’s anti-LGBT law and French national’s arrest FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp = A new wave of diplomatic strain has emerged between Senegal and France, sparked by the recent enactment of a Senegalese law increasing penalties for same-sex relations and the February 2026 arrest of a French national in Dakar. These two incidents, […]
Auguste Miremont, a towering figure in Ivorian politics and media, served as the country’s first Minister of Communication (1989–1993) and as Director-General of Fraternité Matin. Now 85, he offers a rare glimpse into decades of Ivory Coast’s political landscape through his newly published memoir, Auguste Miremont: From Houphouët to Ouattara, in Complete Freedom. In a […]