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With over five decades of service in Côte d’Ivoire’s political and media spheres, Auguste Miremont, former Minister of Communication (1989–1993) and former Director-General of Fraternité Matin, offers a rare insider’s perspective on the nation’s modern history. Now 85, Miremont recently shared his reflections in a newly published biography, Auguste Miremont: From Houphouët to Ouattara, in […]

et Matthieu Millecamps Published on May 21, 2026 Reading time: 11 minutes. Generated file on Read in the app Souleymane Ag Anara Matthieu Millecamps Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Political Section Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM) Iyad Ag Ghaly Assimi Goïta

The Republic of Senegal, widely regarded as a democratic leader in West Africa, continues to grapple with significant gaps in women’s political representation, despite constitutional guarantees and progressive legal frameworks. Recent electoral outcomes reveal a troubling trend: only 18 women lead the country’s 558 municipalities, while just three preside over the 43 departmental councils. These […]

Culture and ideas — Documentary how Boko Haram terror shapes children’s lives in Cameroon Video reserved for subscribers Subscribe to access our video content Log in In “The Shadow of Boko Haram”, a documentary awarded the Tiger Award at the Rotterdam Film Festival, Cameroonian filmmaker Cyrielle Raingou captures the lives of children living under the […]

Tabaski’s soaring sheep prices push Senegalese into debt spiral As Tabaski approaches, millions of Senegalese families face impossible choices: borrow at crippling rates or sacrifice tradition. The price of a sacrificial sheep has skyrocketed, turning a religious obligation into a financial nightmare. Two weeks before Tabaski, the mood darkens in Dakar’s working-class districts. From Almadies […]

Senegal Space Week 2026: Dakar accelerates its technological sovereignty strategy Senegal is making its ambitions in strategic technologies clear on the global stage. At the second edition of Senegal Space Week, government officials reaffirmed the country’s commitment to positioning itself as a future African hub for space, data, and artificial intelligence. The event, held under […]

With the Malian military leadership entrenched in a defensive posture and jihadist groups advancing their agenda, citizens confront an impossible dilemma. The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), affiliated with Al-Qaida, has re-emerged with coordinated attacks, while the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) repossessed strategic territory. Yet, the transitional government led by General […]

Online Gambling Captivates Chad’s Urban Youth Across N’Djamena and other major cities in Chad, sports betting and virtual casino games are experiencing a surge in popularity among young people. This growing trend is driven by the allure of quick financial gains, digital entertainment, and the pervasive influence of online platforms, reshaping leisure activities for a […]

African geopolitics Senegal redefines African Francophonie at Dakar parliamentary assembly Reporting team May 19, 2026 164 No comments Libreville, Tuesday, May 19, 2026 — A gathering under intense geopolitical scrutiny. In Dakar, African parliamentary Francophonie took a bold turn. Beneath the surface of diplomatic pleasantries and staged unity, the 32nd Regional Assembly of the Francophonie […]

Why Algeria’s shadow looms large over Mali’s northern conflict When you survey a map of the Sahel, the intricate connection between Algeria and northern Mali becomes impossible to ignore. The vast Sahara, stretching across borders, is home to the Tuareg people—a reality that has shaped Algiers’ unwavering foreign policy. For decades, Algeria has worked to […]

When the third edition of the pan-African Biashara Afrika forum kicked off in Lomé on a bright Monday, the gathering’s high-flying promises of continental integration collided spectacularly with the harsh realities at Lomé’s Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport. The event, billed as a « grand stage » for celebrating the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) […]

Indépendance Tey, the latest documentary by Senegalese filmmaker Abdou Lahat Fall, made its debut at the Musée des Civilisations Noires in Dakar, turning a simple film screening into a powerful evening of collective reflection on the nation’s recent struggles and triumphs. a film that resonates with a generation in motion On the evening of its […]