Actualité

Norwegian minister’s key visit to Senegal strengthens bilateral ties Norway’s Minister of International Development, His Excellency Åsmund Aukrust, paid an official visit to Dakar from May 3 to 4, 2026. The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dakar hosted a significant diplomatic engagement as Åsmund Aukrust, Norway’s Minister of International Development, conducted an official visit to Senegal. […]

The Ivorian head of state, Alassane Ouattara, has announced sweeping reforms to his party’s structure, the Rassemblement des houphouëtistes pour la démocratie et la paix (RHDP). This strategic move aims to reinforce party discipline and streamline internal governance ahead of upcoming political challenges. During a high-level meeting held in Abidjan on May 7, President Ouattara […]

Following the synchronized assaults on April 25 and 26 targeting key Malian locations such as Bamako, Kati, Gao, Sévaré, and Kidal, a previously unspoken question has re-emerged in Mali’s security discourse: should direct talks be initiated with jihadist organizations? Given the significant scale of the offensive, jointly executed by the Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (Jnim), […]

Au Sénégal, la traque des homosexuels s’intensifie Le Sénégal durcit sa répression envers les personnes homosexuelles. Un français de 30 ans a été arrêté chez lui et est toujours en prison aujourd’hui. Plus largement, des centaines d’hommes ont été arrêtés ces dernières semaines. Article rédigé par Le Journal de 20h France Télévisions Publié le 12/05/2026 […]

Political repression grows in Chad as opposition voices silenced The recent eight-year prison sentences handed down to eight leaders of the opposition coalition GCAP in Chad have sparked widespread condemnation, raising serious concerns about the erosion of political freedoms in the country. The verdict, delivered on May 8, 2026, has intensified debates about the state […]

As the rainy season approaches, Niger’s authorities are raising urgent concerns about potential livestock losses and infrastructure damage expected during the 2026 hivernage (rainy season). The Operational Centre for Monitoring, Alerting, and Crisis Management (COVACC) under the Interior Ministry has issued a strong warning to rural communities, particularly pastoralists, urging heightened vigilance. On May 11, […]

On a pivotal gathering in N’Djamena, logistics experts from Cameroon, Chad, and the Central African Republic convened to tackle persistent hurdles in regional transit. The fifth tripartite forum, held under the theme of enhancing trade fluidity, centered on slashing logistics expenses and deepening economic integration across these neighboring nations. Over two intensive days of deliberations, […]

regional trade corridor meeting in N’Djamena N’Djamena is hosting the 5th tripartite forum bringing together Chad, Cameroon, and the Central African Republic to address key challenges in regional transit and trade. The event, launched on May 11, 2026, brings together customs officials, port authorities, and business operators from the three nations. The opening ceremony was […]

The imperative of asset declaration is once again proving to be a critical test of credibility for the Senegalese executive. Reports from Dakar indicate that several government ministers are currently non-compliant with this legal obligation, despite transparency in personal wealth being a cornerstone commitment championed by the Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko administration since […]

A significant 45 billion CFA franc arms contract, originally sanctioned during the previous presidential term of former President Macky Sall, has reached a critical juncture in its legal scrutiny. In Dakar, two individuals implicated in the case have been remanded in custody, following a formal complaint lodged by the State Judicial Agency (AJE). The AJE […]

On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the President of the Council and Supreme Head of the Armed Forces journeyed to the front lines of Operation Koundjoaré, situated in Togo’s far north. Amidst the encroaching threat of violent extremism on the Savanes region and the critical need to boost the morale of troops engaged in a demanding […]

Over a dozen road transport companies have suspended their services to and from Bamako as jihadist groups impose a crippling road blockade on Mali’s capital, torching vehicles along key routes. The Mali government faces mounting pressure following coordinated attacks on April 25–26 by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda […]