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Opposition lawmakers in Senegal have officially referred the decision to reinstate Ousmane Sonko as a deputy to the Constitutional Council. They are seeking to have the National Assembly Bureau’s ruling of May 24, 2026, declared unconstitutional. The deputies are urging the Constitutional Council to fully exercise its authority and put an end to what they […]
Global credit ratings agency Moody’s has downgraded Mali’s sovereign credit outlook from stable to negative, while retaining the Caa2 rating. This move reflects deepening concerns over escalating security risks, growing financing strains in regional markets, and lingering political uncertainties that could further destabilize the country’s economic trajectory. Why Moody’s warning matters for Mali’s economy In […]
Putting an end to a decades-long financial drain on families For many years, Togo’s education system operated what amounted to a financial extraction machine, siphoning funds directly from the wallets of low-income households. The abrupt announcement by the new Minister of National Education, Mama Omorou, to discontinue the practice of delivering exam results via SMS […]
Belgian shot-stopper Senne Lammens has been crowned Premier League’s best signing of the season after an outstanding debut campaign at Manchester United The 23-year-old goalkeeper’s arrival from Antwerp for €21 million has proven to be a masterstroke for the Red Devils Senne Lammens has been recognized as the Premier League’s standout signing of the season […]
The recent mass eviction of 26,000 individuals in Niamey has sparked widespread outrage, particularly among civil society groups. Authorities executed this sweeping operation with no accompanying measures or relocation plans, prioritizing brute force over fundamental human rights. This raises a pressing question: is this the standard by which governance should be measured? « Last night, […]
The Transition Regime’s Descent into Autocracy The Burkina Faso transitional government, led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, appears to have crossed a critical threshold. Once hailed by supporters as a leader of change, the junta chief now presides over a regime that brooks no dissent—whether from civil society, religious institutions, or even his own military inner […]
The bustling port of Conakry has quietly evolved into a critical transit hub for military shipments destined for Mali, with evidence suggesting a growing Russian presence in the flow of arms. Recent maritime operations, including the escort of a cargo vessel by Russian naval forces, have raised questions about the scale and purpose of these […]
From political resistance to judicial accountability Confined within the high-security walls of Pretoria Central Prison, Kemi Seba continues to project an image of unwavering political engagement. In his latest public statement, the self-proclaimed panafricanist leader reaffirms his “unshaken commitment to the struggle against neocolonial exploitation” while denouncing what he describes as a “calculated campaign to […]
Marketing campaigns are increasingly reaching international inboxes, inviting travellers to experience a “Moroccan adventure” in the coastal city of Dakhla. Situated on a windswept peninsula where the desert sands meet the Atlantic Ocean, Dakhla has become a focal point for a burgeoning travel industry. With round-trip flights from Madrid starting as low as 30 euros, […]
The presidential palace in Niamey was adorned with its customary ceremonial splendor as General Abdourahmane Tiani, Head of State, welcomed the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to Niger, Gloria Minguez Ropiñon. While the official communiqué from the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP) sought to depict a robust, forward-looking partnership, this […]
A profound paradigm shift is now underway at the highest levels of the Béninese state. During his inaugural Council of Ministers, convened on Thursday, May 28, 2026, newly invested President Romuald Wadagni made a significant declaration, announcing an extensive and unprecedented restructuring of the executive’s operational framework. Central to this reform is a radical alteration […]
Initiative In the vibrant city of Dakar, Senegal, a remarkable initiative is making waves. The Black Girls Surf association is successfully guiding young girls who have dropped out of school back into the classroom, all thanks to the empowering experience of learning to surf.