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The ordinary session of Chad’s Parliament opened in N’Djamena today under the stewardship of President Ali Kolotou Tchaïmi, who delivered a speech underscoring national unity, political accountability, and the strengthening of the rule of law. The gathering, held at the seat of legislative power, reflects a moment of heightened scrutiny as the country navigates persistent […]
Cheikh Diba, Senegal’s Finance Minister, announced last Friday before the National Assembly that the Economic and Social Recovery Plan (PRES) had generated 63.4 billion CFA francs this year. These figures emerged during tense negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (FMI), prompting Waly Diouf Bodian, a senior advisor to Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, to vigorously defend […]
Chad Chad’s cotton sector gets $22.5 million boost from France Chad, Central Africa’s second-largest cotton producer, secures a $22.5 million French grant to revitalize its struggling cotton industry. Chad ranks as Central Africa’s second-biggest cotton grower, but its production has seen sharp fluctuations in recent years. To counter this instability, N’Djamena has launched a bold […]
Is Bamako truly secure? This question, once unthinkable, now looms with dramatic urgency. On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the rural commune of Siby, located a mere thirty kilometers from the capital, became the scene of an unprecedented assault. Dozens of commercial trucks, passenger vehicles, and Hilux pick-ups were systematically torched by elements of the Support […]
The 11th annual review of community reforms within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) concluded yesterday in Dakar after a one-day postponement. The political phase of this assessment brought together key stakeholders, including Abdoulaye Diop, President of the UEMOA Commission, to evaluate progress and set corrective measures. The latest findings reveal a 2.14-point […]
President Faure Gnassingbé of Togo recently hosted Dr. George Elombi, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Afreximbank, in Lomé. The discussions primarily focused on strengthening the partnership between Togo and the prominent pan-African financial institution, while also exploring promising investment opportunities across several strategic sectors. During this pivotal meeting, the two dignitaries thoroughly examined […]
Senegal’s legal landscape has taken a significant turn as Fadilou Kéita, Director-General of the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC), intensified proceedings against two Kaolack-based officials. Mayor Serigne Mboup and Habibou Lèye, operations manager for the urban renewal project ‘Cœur de Ville,’ were summoned to Dakar’s urban security headquarters for questioning this Wednesday morning. This […]
The legal process involving pan-Africanist activist Kémi Séba and his son has reached a critical juncture. As key court dates approach, the defense presented by the activist’s legal team appears to be struggling to sway the magistrates. My observations suggest that the substantive arguments put forward by the accused have not succeeded in convincing the […]
The public prosecutor’s office in Dakar has initiated legal proceedings against Thierno Lô, a former minister and prominent figure of the now-dissolved Alliance for the Republic (APR), following the controversial allegations surrounding former president Macky Sall’s rumored bid for a United Nations position. Local news reports indicate that the urban safety unit of Senegal’s capital […]
The vital Dakar-Bamako trade route, the backbone of commerce between Senegal and Mali, is facing unprecedented security threats. The Union of Senegalese Truckers has instructed drivers to suspend all trips to Malian territory following a surge in attacks by the Group for Support of Islam and Muslims (Jnim), an Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist faction. Since late April, […]
Tchad Tchad reshuffles key security roles with strategic appointments Major leadership changes shake up Chad’s Ministry of Public Security as new directors take charge of critical departments. Share New leadership at critical security departments The Ministry of Public Security in Tchad has undergone significant restructuring with the appointment of two key figures to high-level positions. […]
Burkina Faso’s Defense Minister Left Reeling After Massive Cash Theft In the midst of Burkina Faso’s ongoing security and humanitarian crisis, a shocking financial scandal has erupted at the highest levels of the military establishment. General Célestin Simporé, the nation’s Defense Minister, has fallen victim to a brazen daylight robbery when 170 million F CFA […]