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…
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Faure gnassingbé’s strategic visit to Togo’s northern front lines for operation koundjoaré
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…
Transport in Mali suspended due to jihadist blockade of Bamako
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…
Senegal’s public debt: economists explore alternative solutions to traditional approaches
Over the past year, Senegal’s public debt has emerged as a primary point of contention between the administration of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and the Bretton Woods institutions. On Monday, May 11,…
Côte d’Ivoire: ADCI condemns travel ban on Assalé Tiémoko
politics Côte d’Ivoire: ADCI condemns travel ban on Assalé Tiémoko The political movement ADCI has strongly condemned the sudden travel ban imposed on its president, Assalé Tiémoko Antoine, who was prevented from…
Chad political repression opposition voices silenced warn activist
Chad political repression: opposition voices systematically silenced, warns activist Breaking news Alifa Younous Mahamat, coordinator of the Parti Socialiste sans Frontières (PSF) operating in France and Europe, has issued a stark warning…
Senegal’s debt strategy rejects restructuring amid economic sovereignty push
The Senegalese government has firmly outlined its stance on public debt management. During a high-level meeting in Dakar, El Malick Ndiaye, President of the National Assembly, categorically dismissed any possibility of restructuring…
Senegal’s industrial output surges 23.9% in september 2025
The Senegalese industrial sector is proving its pivotal role in driving the nation’s economic growth. Latest economic data reveals a remarkable 23.9% year-on-year surge in industrial production for September 2025, reinforcing the…
Jnihadist blockade tightens around Bamako as manantali dam comes under attack
In Mali, the blockade enforced by the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM)—an al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadist group—has escalated to a new level. Over the weekend, at least a dozen buses were set ablaze…
JNIM’s expanding blockade tightens grip on Bamako and targets Mali’s energy heart
In Mali, the blockade enforced by the JNIM—a jihadist group linked to al-Qaeda—has escalated to an unprecedented level. Over the weekend, at least a dozen passenger buses were set ablaze along the…
Jnihadist blockades tighten grip around Bamako and hit Manantali dam
In Mali, the blockade enforced by the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadist group, has escalated to a critical phase. Over the weekend, at least ten passenger buses were…
Jihadist blockade tightens grip on Bamako and targets Mali’s power heartland
In Mali, the blockade enforced by the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadist group, has escalated dramatically over the past weekend. At least ten passenger buses were set ablaze…