Africa Chad exits international criminal court amid US pressure Chad’s government cites ‘limited and uneven’ effectiveness of the ICC. in N’Djamena Article Chad has formally announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing concerns over the court’s limited and inconsistent effectiveness in delivering justice. The decision was disclosed in a government statement issued […]
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Food systems project to boost Benin rice and maize farming
Bénin’s agricultural backbone faces an unprecedented crisis as degraded soils threaten both food security and economic stability. To counter this alarming trend, the government, in collaboration with international partners, has launched a transformative initiative: the Food Systems project. Officially inaugurated on July 24, 2026, this ambitious program commits over $20 million to revitalize degraded lands […]
Togo Protests Against New Constitution
Thousands Gather in Togo to Protest Constitutional Reform In a demonstration held at Vogan, southern Togo, hundreds of protesters marched on Sunday against the adoption of the country’s new constitution, which they claim allows President Faure Gnassingbé to perpetuate his power. The gathering, organized by the CNCC coalition, comprising several opposition parties and civil society […]
Togo’s Government Rejects CEDEAO Court Ruling on Constitutional Reform
The Togolese government has firmly rejected the ruling of the CEDEAO court on January 29, which qualified the constitutional reform in March 2024 as a ‘change of government in unconstitutional terms’. Government Claims Jurisdiction Exceeded The government stated that the regional court had overstepped its mandate. “The Court has no competence to control the constitutionality […]
Deadly drone strikes hit funeral gathering in Chinagodrar, Niger
What was intended to be a moment of solace and collective remembrance tragically transformed into a scene of devastation. On July 24, in the village of Chinagodrar, situated in the northern reaches of the Tillabéri region, a funeral ceremony was abruptly halted by two drone strikes. These attacks are attributed to the Nigerien armed forces. […]
Dakar and Algiers solidify energy partnership in hydrocarbons
The energy collaboration between Senegal and Algeria has reached a significant milestone. High-level representatives from both governments convened in Algiers, agreeing to pool their extensive knowledge in the vital hydrocarbons sector. This crucial meeting, held in the Algerian capital, brought together Senegal’s Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs with his Algerian counterparts responsible for […]
Appels sur l’actualité – Mali : Donald Trump va-t-il attaquer le Jnim?
Appels sur l’actualité Mali : Donald Trump va-t-il attaquer le Jnim? Publié le : 27/07/2026 – 11:00 Écouter – 05:15 L’administration Trump étudie la possibilité de frappes militaires au Mali contre le Jnim, groupe jihadiste affilié à Al-Qaïda, qui met sous pression la junte au pouvoir, selon des responsables cités par le Washington Post. Cette option ferait du […]
Captain ibrahim traoré sparks debate on eastern slavery and Sahel’s historical memory
By publicly addressing Arab slavery and its ongoing influence within contemporary radical Islam, the Burkinabè captain shatters a long-standing taboo, going beyond mere provocation. He confronts a critical blind spot in African historiography, a truth often suppressed by Gulf powers and certain Western intellectuals. This political declaration reveals the profound tensions concerning historical memory across […]
Boko Haram’s strategic adoption of artificial intelligence for combat
A recent study by British researcher Antonia Juelich has brought to light the systematic deployment of artificial intelligence by the Boko Haram terrorist organization. This group, notorious for two decades of massacres and war crimes primarily in northern Nigeria, is now leveraging advanced technology for its military objectives. Artificial intelligence is increasingly integrated into daily […]
Dutch goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen joins Premier League for €10m transfer
Premier League move confirmed for Union Saint-Gilloise star Dutch goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen is set to make a high-profile switch to Ipswich Town in England’s Premier League, with a transfer fee exceeding ten million euros. The 26-year-old’s move was officially announced this morning, marking a significant step in his career after an impressive season in Belgium. […]
Senegal president launches kiiraay party breaking with sonko
In a historic move that reshapes Senegal’s political landscape, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye inaugurated his new political party, Kiiraay – Les Patriotes républicains, on a Saturday in Dakar. The launch signifies a decisive break from his former mentor and former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, marking the end of their political alliance that once propelled them […]
Morocco’s economy grows but household purchasing power lags behind
Morocco’s economic growth accelerates while household budgets stagnate Morocco’s economy achieved its strongest growth in nearly a decade during 2025, with GDP expanding by 4.9%. However, this headline figure masks a widening gap: while investment surged by 16.3%, household consumption barely crept up by just 1.2%. This economic expansion in Morocco has been primarily driven […]











