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Côte d’Ivoire’s electoral commission dissolved: a new era for political calm?

Appels sur l’actualité VOS RÉACTIONS – Côte d’Ivoire : la dissolution de la CEI marque-t-elle la fin des crispations politiques? A significant chapter concludes in Côte d’Ivoire. The Independent Electoral Commission (CEI), which has organized and overseen national elections for a quarter-century, has officially been dissolved. This institution faced persistent challenges and criticism from opposition […]

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Niger faces a deepening displacement crisis

Niger is grappling with a profound forced displacement crisis, impacting over a million individuals. A substantial portion comprises internally displaced persons (IDPs), primarily concentrated in two southern regions besieged by terrorist group activities. The remainder are refugees and asylum seekers, all in urgent need of assistance within what is described as a “complex” operational environment. […]

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Algerian minister in N’Djamena to advance trans-saharan road sections

Algerian Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, Abdelkader Djellaoui, commenced a two-day working visit to the Republic of Chad on Wednesday. Leading a high-level delegation, the minister’s agenda focuses on exploring strategies to implement joint infrastructure initiatives, particularly the vital Trans-Saharan Road project. This significant visit directly follows directives from Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune […]

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Senegal faces escalating cyber threats as political and sports leaders make headlines across africa

A critical question echoes across the nation: how far will the wave of cyberattacks against the Senegalese state extend? Following incursions into the tax website in October and the national identity card department in January, the Public Treasury has now become the latest target for malicious actors. This marks a concerning pattern of vulnerability for […]

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Bénin: Romuald Wadagni’s presidency faces high stakes amid democratic and economic challenges

Romuald Wadagni’s election victory sets the stage for Benin’s next chapter With 94.27% of the vote in the 11 April presidential election, Romuald Wadagni has secured a decisive mandate, far surpassing his opponent Paul Hounkpè. The former Finance Minister and architect of Benin’s recent economic growth now assumes leadership at a pivotal moment for the […]

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Macron’s frank assessment of France-Sahel relations

President Emmanuel Macron recently characterized the state of affairs between France and the Sahel’s military governments as a “settling of scores.” His assertion that Paris was “repaid with ingratitude” marked, in unusually candid terms, the conclusion of a diplomatic chapter spanning over a decade. This direct statement unequivocally targets the ruling juntas in Bamako, Ouagadougou, […]

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Senegal’s coastal security shifts to Turkey amid sovereignty debate

Senegal is redefining its maritime security strategy by entrusting coastal surveillance to Turkey, marking a significant shift in its defense partnerships. Following the withdrawal of French military forces in 2024—a move aligned with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s sovereignist agenda—Dakar is now turning to Ankara for enhanced maritime protection. This strategic […]

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Sénégal faces growing cyber threats as trésor public targeted

The latest cyberattack on the Sénégal’s Public Treasury underscores a troubling pattern for Dakar. Within just six months, three critical government departments have suffered breaches, thrusting the nation’s cybersecurity preparedness into sharp focus. This surge in digital intrusions coincides with the state’s accelerated push for digital transformation, which inherently expands the attack surface for malicious […]