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breaking down the political split between Senegal’s president and pm Video Report 2026-05-24 Enable notifications for instant updates. Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on May 22, 2026, finalizing a political rift that had been growing for months. Internal rivalries, governance disputes, economic reform disagreements, and struggles over power control have […]
Politique Un tableau sombre, au Mali, 5 ans après le putsch 24/05/202624 mai 2026 Il y a cinq ans, Assimi Goïta prenait le pouvoir au Mali par un coup d’État. Depuis, de nombreuses critiques ont été formulées à son égard. Mais il y a un soutien de la population. Analyse. https://p.dw.com/p/5ECwk Ce dimanche [24.05.26], cela […]
Once a strategic stronghold, now a besieged outpost Kaliningrad, Russia’s militarized exclave sandwiched between Poland and Lithuania, has long served as Moscow’s most formidable military foothold in Europe. Home to the Iskander missile system and a key naval base in Baltiysk, the region was designed to project power deep into NATO territory. Today, however, it […]
The announcement of a visa waiver for all African nationals visiting Togo has been presented as a bold step toward continental integration. Yet beneath the polished rhetoric of an open-door policy lies a tightly controlled system where digital bureaucracy replaces physical barriers. The promise of freedom versus the reality of regulation At first glance, the […]
A groundbreaking human rights awareness campaign has been launched for Chad’s defense and security forces (FDS) at the Koumra Central Commissariat. This initiative seeks to embed the principles of human dignity and the fight against impunity as core values within military operations. balancing security and human dignity Maintaining public order while upholding fundamental human rights […]
Togo has emerged as a crucial stage for an intense geopolitical rivalry between France and Russia. Through crisis diplomacy, security agreements, and the deployment of soft power, these two global players are vying for influence over a strategically vital nation nestled in the Gulf of Guinea. Within the discreet corridors of power in Lomé, a […]
Senegal’s 2025 UEMOA reform performance: uncovering the decline Despite a modest uptick in the common market, Senegal faces a notable setback in its 2025 regional commitments. This analysis delves into the reasons behind this decline within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) and outlines the path forward. In 2025, Senegal experienced a minor […]
When Malian authorities invited Russian mercenaries into the country in 2021, the junta shifted its military focus toward suppressing Tuareg rebels in the northern regions. Analysts now argue this strategy inadvertently empowered Islamist factions—including the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS)—to expand their […]
The Ministry of Economy and Finance recently announced that over 261 million West African CFA francs had been collected under the Faso Mêbo initiative by May 15, 2026. While officials celebrate this progress, a growing number of citizens and analysts are questioning the real purpose behind this voluntary fundraising drive. Is Faso Mêbo a genuine […]
An in-depth analysis reveals that a recent publication by Russian allies, the Africa Corps, conceals a politically charged reality beyond its military rhetoric. A careful reading suggests that Russian forces are subtly preparing the public for a significant strategic pivot in northern Mali. Two primary scenarios are now emerging. Hypothesis 1: Africa Corps prepares to […]
Inside the political storm: Ndiaga Seck case and Sonko’s election strategy This week’s Actu ak Diné episode unpacks the escalating Ndiaga Seck controversy and Ousmane Sonko’s strategic maneuvers as Senegal braces for key elections. A must-watch analysis of the country’s shifting political landscape. Key developments in the Ndiaga Seck case This week’s Actu ak Diné […]
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 […]