Mapping services to empower victims of gender-based violence in N’Djamena The Association of Women Leaders for Gender Rights and Equity in Chad (AFLADEGT) is hosting a two-day workshop in N’Djamena from August…
Category: Society
Cherté of life in Chad: sociologist advocates for price monitoring on markets
Surviving on 2,000 francs CFA each day—that’s the harsh reality facing countless families in Chad. For households of five to six people, this amounts to a meager 375 francs per person. What…
Military man in N’Djamena accuses wife of adultery
Legal battle unfolds in N’Djamena as military spouse faces adultery charges An unusual morality case involving adultery and dowry disputes has reached the courts of N’Djamena. The proceedings, now adjourned for deliberation,…
Cotonou, Bénin: enhancing food safety and vendor conditions at the port
Challenge(s) How can the operations of mobile vendors within the port area be sustained effectively while simultaneously guaranteeing optimal hygiene and safety standards for both customers and the vendors themselves? Good practice…
Cultural transformation of weddings in N’Djamena with sudanese influence
Wedding ceremonies in N’Djamena, Chad, are undergoing a cultural shift that is drawing both fascination and concern. Traditional Tchadian marriage practices are gradually giving way to customs borrowed from neighboring Sudan, prompting…
Mali’s organic markets in Bamako thrive with direct-to-consumer sales
With rising demand for healthy, locally sourced food in Bamako, the Resapac network has spent over a decade championing a model built on short supply chains and responsible consumption. The goal? To…
Grand magal pilgrims grapple with soaring transport costs in touba
Society Grand Magal: pilgrims face steep transport hikes in Touba Annual pilgrimage draws millions to Touba, but rising fares and logistical hurdles shadow the journey. Each year, millions of faithful journey to…
Côte d’Ivoire : la première Semaine nationale des femmes bâtisseuses de la Nation lancée à Yopougon en prélude à la fête de l’indépendance
L’ONG Femme Ivoirienne en Politique (FIP) a lancé, ce jeudi 30 juillet à la mairie de Yopougon, la première édition de la Semaine nationale de célébration des femmes bâtisseuses de la Nation…
Spiritual leader urges national unity ahead of touba 2026 pilgrimage
As preparations intensify for the Grand Magal of Touba slated for August 2, 2026, the President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, paid a courtesy visit to the spiritual capital of the…
Mystical disruption at Bamako’s coup plot trial
Tensions reached unprecedented levels in a Bamako courtroom this past Monday, as an unusual trial took a bizarre turn when a fetish priest’s presence sent shockwaves through the proceedings. The hearing, involving…