PETROSEN refutes fuel shortage rumors in Senegal with legal warning PETROSEN, Senegal’s national petroleum company, has issued an official statement to firmly dismiss circulating rumors about an imminent fuel shortage in the…
Author: Cécile Mboua
Journalist
Mali travel disruptions after road blockades by armed groups
Travelers in Mali face mounting challenges following recent road blockades enforced around Bamako by armed factions. The disruption, attributed to the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), has intensified…
JTE Gbi de fer advocates for anti-begging policies in Abidjan
JTE Gbi de fer advocates for anti-begging policies in Abidjan Local initiatives in Abidjan are gaining momentum as stakeholders unite to combat street begging. Among the voices leading this effort is JTE…
Diomaye Faye highlights Senegal’s sports achievements at Nairobi summit
The Senegalese Head of State, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, delivered a standout speech at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, where he celebrated Senegal’s continental sports success. Addressing a high-profile audience including African…
Togo’s political landscape: a glimmer of democratic hope?
Etat de droitTogo Togo’s political landscape: a glimmer of democratic hope? Noël Tadégnon 11/05/202611 mai 2026 Togolese opposition groups secured authorization to convene this Saturday, marking an end to several years of…
Togo political opening raises hope for democratic shifts
Togo’s political landscape: a fragile but promising shift After years of stringent restrictions on public assemblies, Togo’s opposition coalition achieved a historic milestone this weekend by securing permission to hold a public…
Political opening in Togo after opposition rally
political opening in Togo after opposition rally Noël Tadégnon After years of restrictions and outright bans on public protests, Togo’s opposition coalition achieved a historic milestone this weekend by securing government approval…
Financing terrorism scandal rocks Sahel alliance amid private interests
Recent disclosures have sent shockwaves through the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), challenging the narrative of sovereign security and unified counterterrorism efforts. A massive convoy of 710 fuel tankers arrived in Bamako…
Togo military violence against civilians sparks outrage
The military is meant to be a source of reassurance, not fear. In Togo, however, the role of the armed forces has been overshadowed by a disturbing trend: soldiers breaking into homes…
Senegal politics: sonko and diomaye’s alleged plot amid pastef setbacks
Senegal politics: sonko and diomaye’s alleged plot amid pastef setbacks The political landscape in Sénégal is seeing heightened turbulence as the ruling party Pastef faces a significant setback in the Conseil consultatif…
Congo and Togo leaders discuss stronger bilateral ties at oyo meeting
Oyo, Republic of the Congo — High-level diplomacy took center stage as President Denis Sassou-N’Guesso of the Republic of the Congo welcomed his Togolese counterpart, Faure Gnassingbé, for a strategic meeting aimed…
Côte d’Ivoire boosts education with ‘Pleins Feux’ initiative
Launched in April 2026 in Abidjan, the Pleins Feux project represents a bold step in Côte d’Ivoire’s educational transformation, spearheaded by President Alassane Ouattara. Supported by international partners, this initiative aims to…