UN Security Council condemns deadly terror attacks in Mali The United Nations Security Council has delivered a strong condemnation of the terrorist attacks that rocked Mali in late April and early May,…
Author: Cécile Mboua
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French national held in Senegal over homosexuality charges
In Senegal, a French engineer has been detained for three months on charges linked to homosexuality, following a crackdown that intensified after the country’s parliament passed a stringent new anti-LGBTQ+ law in…
Senegal government accused of orchestrating arrest of pape malick ndour
The Alliance pour la République (APR), led by former President Macky Sall, has voiced profound outrage following the arrest of its member, Pape Malick Ndour, in connection with a court-issued detention warrant…
Senegal’s electoral code reform: articles l29 and l30 now law
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially enacted articles L29 and L30 of the electoral code, marking a pivotal step in Senegal’s electoral framework modernization. This landmark decision follows a second parliamentary review…
Amnesty urges respect for free movement in Mali amid jihadist blockade
Amnesty urges respect for free movement in Mali amid jihadist blockade Field Reporting Team Amnesty International has called on the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) to uphold the…
How Burkina Faso’s livestock ban disrupts Côte d’Ivoire’s tabaski 2026 plans
With just two weeks remaining before the Tabaski festival, Burkina Faso’s abrupt halt on all livestock exports has thrown Côte d’Ivoire’s supply chain into disarray. The West African nation now faces a…
One year since opposition leader’s arrest in Chad sparks political tension
Twelve months have passed since Chad’s authorities detained and subsequently sentenced Succès Masra, a prominent opposition leader and former Prime Minister, whose imprisonment on politically motivated charges has become a stark symbol…
Russia’s calculated silence and shifting alliances with falling allies
Amid rising turmoil for Russia’s strategic partners worldwide, observers notice a striking diplomatic pattern: the Kremlin’s deliberate silence. Far from the image of an unyielding protector ready to intervene at the slightest…
Ousmane Sonko calls urgent meeting with top aides in Dakar
Politics Ousmane Sonko calls urgent meeting with top aides in Dakar May 15, 2026 Dakar’s political landscape is buzzing with speculation after Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef movement, summoned his entire…
Senegal arrests linked to alleged unnatural acts investigation
A key associate of Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, Matar Ndiaga Seck, has been taken into custody by the Criminal Investigations Division (DIC). The arrest follows a warrant issued by the Linguère…
Laurent Gbagbo maintains firm grip on PPA-CI leadership in Ivory Coast
In an anticipated outcome that underscored his enduring influence, Laurent Gbagbo was re-elected as the uncontested leader of the Ivorian Popular Party of Africa – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) during a landmark congress…
French national detained in Senegal over homosexuality amid stricter laws
french national detained in Senegal over homosexuality amid stricter laws Share Share WhatsApp LinkedIn Email messenger Updated today at 4:52 PM Read in app By Staff Writer Share French diplomatic authorities are…