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With Tabaski just around the corner, Côte d’Ivoire’s National Council for Fighting High Prices (CNLVC) is rolling out a bold plan to stabilize sheep prices by ramping up domestic production. Under the Ministry of Trade’s oversight, the initiative aims to meet the surge in demand during one of the country’s busiest commercial periods, when tens […]
Algerian Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, Abdelkader Djellaoui, commenced a two-day working visit to the Republic of Chad on Wednesday. Leading a high-level delegation, the minister’s agenda focuses on exploring strategies to implement joint infrastructure initiatives, particularly the vital Trans-Saharan Road project. This significant visit directly follows directives from Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune […]
Mali: what future for the Jnim-FLA coalition? The evolving partnership between the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (Jnim) and the Front de Libération du Azawad (FLA) is reshaping the security landscape in Mali. As these two factions deepen their collaboration, analysts and policymakers are closely examining the potential consequences for regional stability and the broader […]
A critical question echoes across the nation: how far will the wave of cyberattacks against the Senegalese state extend? Following incursions into the tax website in October and the national identity card department in January, the Public Treasury has now become the latest target for malicious actors. This marks a concerning pattern of vulnerability for […]
PolitiqueAfrique Émission spéciale sur le Mali à la recherche de la paix PolitiqueAfrique Mali’s stability hangs precariously as armed group attacks intensify, plunging the nation deeper into uncertainty. The urgent questions remain: how can this deadlock be broken, and how can intercommunal harmony, fragile after years of crisis, be restored? Mali finds itself entrapped in […]
Romuald Wadagni’s election victory sets the stage for Benin’s next chapter With 94.27% of the vote in the 11 April presidential election, Romuald Wadagni has secured a decisive mandate, far surpassing his opponent Paul Hounkpè. The former Finance Minister and architect of Benin’s recent economic growth now assumes leadership at a pivotal moment for the […]
The fate of the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) has once again become a central topic in Côte d’Ivoire’s political discourse. This pivotal body, responsible for orchestrating elections across the nation, faces persistent challenges from various opposition factions. These groups contend that the CEI’s structure is unbalanced and its autonomy from the executive branch is inadequate. […]
President Emmanuel Macron recently characterized the state of affairs between France and the Sahel’s military governments as a “settling of scores.” His assertion that Paris was “repaid with ingratitude” marked, in unusually candid terms, the conclusion of a diplomatic chapter spanning over a decade. This direct statement unequivocally targets the ruling juntas in Bamako, Ouagadougou, […]
Foot, Ligue 1 Grâce à un grand Safonov, le PSG s’impose à Lens et décroche son 14e titre de champion de France Sans être brillant et avec un Matveï Safonov très solide, le PSG est allé chercher le titre ce mercredi soir en s’imposant à Lens (2-0). Les Parisiens sont champions de France pour la […]
The family of Me Mountaga Tall, a prominent Malian lawyer and influential political figure, has announced the initiation of legal proceedings following his abduction from his Bamako residence. This development, which has been circulating within legal and diplomatic circles for several days, marks a significant turn in a case that is causing considerable discomfort for […]
Senegal is redefining its maritime security strategy by entrusting coastal surveillance to Turkey, marking a significant shift in its defense partnerships. Following the withdrawal of French military forces in 2024—a move aligned with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s sovereignist agenda—Dakar is now turning to Ankara for enhanced maritime protection. This strategic […]
The latest cyberattack on the Sénégal’s Public Treasury underscores a troubling pattern for Dakar. Within just six months, three critical government departments have suffered breaches, thrusting the nation’s cybersecurity preparedness into sharp focus. This surge in digital intrusions coincides with the state’s accelerated push for digital transformation, which inherently expands the attack surface for malicious […]