In a decisive step toward ensuring seamless logistics for Dakar 2026, Senegal has launched a coordinated transport and mobility strategy under the leadership of Minister Yankhoba Diémé. The inaugural meeting of the…
Author: Cécile Mboua
Journalist
Dakar Bamako route traffic halt sparks regional concerns
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…
Togo: a nuanced geopolitical contest unfolds in Lomé
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…
Niger takes full control of uranium sector with new state-run company
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…
Ivorian support for Morocco’s Sahara autonomy plan strengthens ties
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…
Senegal’s political tensions between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko
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…
Benin bids farewell to patrice talon after a decade of transformative leadership
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,…
Auguste miremont reflects on ivorian political legacy from houphouët to ouattara
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…
Key safety rules for chadian pilgrims ahead of hadj 2026
The Office National pour l’Organisation du Pèlerinage (ORGEP) has issued a critical reminder to Chadian pilgrims preparing for the Hadj 2026, outlining strict safety and discipline guidelines following a recent international conference…
Côte d’ivoire and Morocco strengthen ties in rabats economic vision
During a high-level meeting in Rabat, Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kacou Adom, reaffirmed his country’s unwavering support for Morocco’s royal initiatives aimed at advancing Africa’s development. The announcement came following…
Sénégal: justice scrutinizes former minister Pape Malick Ndour
In Sénégal, the judicial system is currently focusing its attention on Pape Malick Ndour, a prominent figure who previously served as Minister of Youth during the tenure of former President Macky Sall….
Ousmane Sonko outlines ambitious Sénégal market revitalization
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has issued a stark warning regarding the deteriorating condition of markets across Sénégal. He specifically highlighted the advanced state of disrepair affecting numerous commercial infrastructures, many of which…