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News Politics How Mauritania turned against Mali’s transitional leadership Reporting from the Sahel 68 FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp Recent truck burnings along the Sahel’s border regions are more than isolated security incidents—they signal a deepening crisis in the trade arteries linking Mauritania, Morocco, and northern Mali. Once relatively stable, these corridors now face persistent insecurity, worsening supply shortages […]
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 March. Diplomatic sources confirmed the arrest of the 30-year-old man in Dakar on February 14, 2026. He faces multiple charges including acts against […]
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 safety and unrestricted movement of civilians in Mali. For the past two weeks, the capital Bamako has been under siege by insurgents who […]
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 closely monitoring the case of a French citizen detained in Dakar on February 14, 2026, following accusations of “unnatural acts” under Senegal’s newly […]
After years of political turbulence and electoral setbacks, Laurent Gbagbo, former President of Côte d’Ivoire (2000–2011), has been reaffirmed as the leader of the Parti des Peuples Africains – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) during the party’s first ordinary congress. Despite previously signaling his intent to step back in late 2025, his influence remains undiminished among supporters, […]
The once-ambitious strategy of the Kremlin to expand its influence across Africa—through mercenaries, disinformation campaigns, and anti-Western populism—now faces an undeniable reckoning. Far from delivering on its promises of security and stability, Russia’s approach has faltered under the weight of unmet expectations, military setbacks, and growing public disillusionment. What once seemed like an unstoppable advance […]
The High Authority for Party Regulation (HARP) of PASTEF-Les Patriotes officially initiated the process for electing the party president on May 14, 2026. The institution’s ruling, identified as decision n°001/2026/HARP, declared the submission period for candidacies open from May 15 until May 20, 2026, at noon. A procedure addressing Diomaye’s critiques? This pivotal decision makes […]
On May 14, 2026, the Chadian Ministry of Public Security and Immigration hosted a significant meeting with a delegation from the Turkish firm IF Elektronik Ltd. The discussions centered on forging a robust technological partnership, with a particular emphasis on enhancing national security. Key areas explored included advanced digital security solutions, strategies to combat the […]
Algeria and Chad finalize 40 MW power plant agreement in N’Djamena The governments of Algeria and Chad have officially inked a landmark energy cooperation agreement, paving the way for the construction of a 40-megawatt thermal power plant in Chad’s capital, N’Djamena. The signing ceremony, held in Algiers, underscores the deepening bilateral ties between the two […]
Burkina Faso’s livestock sector faces collapse ahead of Ramadan As Burkina Faso’s Muslim population prepares for Ramadan—a month marked by heightened consumption—the government’s strict cattle export ban has thrown the livestock industry into turmoil. While the Mobile Brigade for Economic Control and Fraud Prevention (BMCRF) reported seizing several livestock trailers in mid-May, this enforcement has […]
Under the solemn gaze of the Republic’s insignia, President Patrice Talon convened what would be the final council meeting of his current administration. The gathering, steeped in rare emotion, served as a poignant farewell to a chapter of governance while simultaneously heralding the dawn of a new era. During his address, the Head of State […]
West Africa’s democratic divide: Benin’s bold move on presidential terms West Africa finds itself at a critical juncture, with democratic backsliding casting a long shadow over the region. At the heart of the turmoil within the Community of West African States (CEDEAO) lies a fierce debate over presidential term limits—a principle that has driven a […]