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Traffic along the vital Dakar-Bamako corridor has come to a standstill, creating ripple effects across West Africa’s economic landscape. The disruption, centered near the Senegal-Mali border at Kidira, has left transporters stranded and regional commerce in limbo. What triggered the halt in cross-border trade? The blockade stems from escalating tensions tied to security concerns along […]
The critical trade artery connecting Dakar to Bamako has come to a standstill, disrupting the flow of goods between Senegal and Mali. Trucks laden with merchandise remain stranded at the Kidira checkpoint, where the border between the two nations intersects, as authorities enforce stricter controls. Drivers and logistics operators report delays stretching into days, with […]
Sélection du Sénégal pour le Mondial-2026: Koulibaly, Mané et Gana Gueye convoqués The Senegalese national team has revealed its 28-player roster for the upcoming 2026 World Cup. The squad features prominent figures like Sadio Mané and Kalidou Koulibaly, with the latter included despite a recent injury. Head coach Pape Thiaw expresses profound ambition, anticipating a […]
Togo has emerged as a crucial stage for an intense geopolitical rivalry between France and Russia. Through crisis diplomacy, security agreements, and the deployment of soft power, these two global players are vying for influence over a strategically vital nation nestled in the Gulf of Guinea. Within the discreet corridors of power in Lomé, a […]
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The Niger government formalized on May 18, 2026, during a cabinet meeting, the establishment of a national uranium mining company and the revocation of the mining concession held by the French group Orano at the Arlit site. This decision, approved under the leadership of General Abdourahamane Tiani, marks the definitive end of over half a […]
Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire flags © DR Côte d’Ivoire reaffirms unwavering backing for Morocco’s territorial integrity The Republic of Côte d’Ivoire has once again voiced its strong support for Morocco’s full territorial integrity and sovereignty, including the Sahara region, following high-level diplomatic discussions in Rabat. This position was clearly articulated after a meeting between Morocco’s […]
The political arena in Senegal is currently marked by a deepening divide between two prominent figures: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. Behind the scenes, a battle of dialogues and strategic negotiations is unfolding, shaping the nation’s future trajectory. An ideological standoff rooted in Senegal’s future The tension between Bassirou Diomaye Faye […]
The political landscape in Senegal is heating up as two key figures, Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko, engage in a high-stakes battle of dialogues. Their exchanges are not just shaping the future of their parties but are also redefining the contours of Senegalese politics. With national attention riveted on their every move, the stakes […]
The political landscape of Bénin has reached a pivotal moment as the nation prepares to bid farewell to President Patrice Talon. With the inauguration of his successor, Romuald Wadagni, just days away, the outgoing leader delivered a solemn address to the nation—marking the end of an era defined by the « Rupture » doctrine. Over […]
The relationship between Senegal and France has hit a new low following the recent passage of a law that toughens penalties for same-sex relationships and the detention of a French national in Dakar earlier this year. These developments have intensified an already delicate situation, reigniting debates about human rights, national sovereignty, and the future of […]
With over five decades of service in Côte d’Ivoire’s political and media spheres, Auguste Miremont, former Minister of Communication (1989–1993) and former Director-General of Fraternité Matin, offers a rare insider’s perspective on the nation’s modern history. Now 85, Miremont recently shared his reflections in a newly published biography, Auguste Miremont: From Houphouët to Ouattara, in […]