Mali: does counterterrorism justify state security abductions? Local Correspondent Families of the missing are raising their voices, demanding answers about the whereabouts and conditions of their detained relatives. They insist that if…
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Seydina Oumar Touré praises president Faye’s national dialogue for Senegal’s stability
Seydina Oumar Touré praises president Faye’s national dialogue for Senegal’s stability The Director General of the Agency for Security and Proximity (ASP), Seydina Oumar Touré, has lauded President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s national…
Ivorian politics: Gbagbo steps back but maintains control over party succession
In a strategic political move, former President Laurent Gbagbo of Côte d’Ivoire has formally stepped back from his leadership role within the Ivorian Popular Front (PPA-CI), yet retains decisive influence over the…
Sénégal women political empowerment must drive national progress
The Network of Women Leaders for Development (RFLD) has underscored the urgent need for greater female representation in Senegal’s decision-making bodies, stressing that the nation’s progress cannot be achieved without the full…
Mali under the shadow of Morocco-Algeria geopolitical rivalry
The resurgence of Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) and its armed wing, the Front de Libération du Azawad (FLA), has cast a spotlight on the Algerian regime’s covert role in Mali….
How Mali’s transitional leader consolidated power after april 25 attacks
Read in the app Share Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) Africa Corps Vladimir Putin Assimi Goïta Consolidating Authority in Bamako: The Aftermath of April 25 Following the coordinated assaults on April…
Senegal’s student leaders: bridging academia and political ambition
Across Senegal’s university campuses, a growing number of students are embracing political engagement as a natural extension of their academic pursuits. For these young minds, blending higher education with civic involvement isn’t…
Political figures denounce smear campaign against ousmane sonko in seck case
The recent detention of political figure Ndiaga Seck has sparked intense debate across public forums. Charged with alleged unnatural acts, he was formally indicted by the investigating judge at the Louga First…
Senegal’s revised electoral code draws fire from independent mp tafsir thioye
The official enactment of the revised electoral code in Senegal has intensified a significant political controversy. Tafsir Thioye, a prominent independent member of the National Assembly known for his critical stance against…
Oumar sarr questions diomaye and sonko’s governance strategy
Oumar Sarr Questions the Governance Strategy of Diomaye and Sonko The political landscape in Burkina Faso continues to stir debate, with former minister and FDR coordinator Oumar Sarr raising concerns about the…
Ousmane Sonko’s Dakar march: a show of overwhelming popular support
Hundreds of ardent supporters warmly greeted Ousmane Sonko, the esteemed leader of the Pastef party and Prime Minister of Sénégal, during a significant public demonstration this Sunday, May 17. The event, dubbed…
Sénégal: president faye enacts electoral code reform
The comprehensive overhaul of Senegal’s Electoral Code has officially become law. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who assumed office in April 2024, has signed the decree promulgating the legislative text, which parliamentarians had…