Iyad Ag Ghaly, a former Tuareg rebel turned Malian diplomat, now leads the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), established in 2017. His name resonates across the Sahel as…
Author: Martin Ngu
Journalist
Mali offers rewards for top jihadist and rebel leaders amid escalating violence
Iyad Ag Ghaly, a former Tuareg rebel and Malian diplomat, has risen to prominence as the leader of the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), established in 2017. Now,…
Analyst examines ousmane sonko’s shifting political strategy in Senegal
Political analyst Cheikh Yérim Seck has delivered a sharp assessment of Ousmane Sonko’s evolving political trajectory following his decisive break with the government. Speaking on TFM’s Faram Facce, Seck dissected the nuances…
Gabon’s capital gets a modern makeover under Eugène Mba’s leadership
During a high-level meeting at the Palais Rénovation yesterday, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema welcomed Libreville’s mayor, Eugène Mba, for their second official discussion. This gathering follows the structured framework established after…
Bénin’s president Romuald Wadagni’s strategic visit to Côte d’Ivoire
Upon assuming office, the newly inaugurated Beninese President, Romuald Wadagni, selected Côte d’Ivoire for his initial official international engagement. This working visit to Abidjan transcends mere symbolism, signifying a pivotal diplomatic reorientation…
Libreville’s transformation: key projects discussed in Gabon leadership meeting
The Palace of the President in Libreville hosted a pivotal meeting this week between President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and Mayor Eugène Mba. The session focused on reinforcing local governance and setting…
Togo-US ties deepen with focus on local governance and decentralization
The strengthening of bilateral ties between Togo and the United States took center stage in a high-level meeting centered on local governance, decentralization, and social cohesion. The discussions unfolded during a courtesy…
Senegal politics: minister Moussa Bala Fofana responds to Ousmane Sonko’s criticism
Senegal politics: minister Moussa Bala Fofana responds to Ousmane Sonko’s criticism In the midst of growing internal tensions within the PASTEF party, Minister Moussa Bala Fofana has openly addressed Ousmane Sonko’s recent…
Morocco’s deepening social divide: causes and pathways to unity
Morocco stands at a crossroads where its gleaming modern infrastructure—high-speed rail networks, state-of-the-art ports, and cutting-edge industrial zones—contrasts sharply with the persistent poverty gripping vast swathes of its population. While cities like…
Senegal’s Pastef gears up for high-stakes political congress amid Sonko ambitions
Dakar braces for a pivotal weekend as Senegal’s Pastef party convenes its much-anticipated congress, a two-day event designed to chart the party’s strategic direction and solidify its grassroots momentum. The gathering, split…
Sénégal politics: presidential advisor dismisses secret pact claims
Presidential advisor firmly denies rumors of a secret agreement at Cap Manuel With the PASTEF party congress just two days away, Aldiouma Sow, Advisor to the President of the Republic, took a…
Gabon’s fiscal reform: Oligui Nguema’s blueprint for economic transformation
Gabon’s fiscal reform: Oligui Nguema’s blueprint for economic transformation The presidential palace witnessed a pivotal moment as Edith Laure Mbiguidi Oyaya officially assumed leadership of Gabon’s Tax Revenue Directorate (Direction générale des…