world Senegal’s harsh new anti-lgbtqia+ law sparks global concern Dakar — A sweeping new law in Senegal has sent shockwaves through the international community, intensifying the persecution of LGBTQIA+ individuals and drawing…
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Mauritania’s stance shift against Mali’s transitional government
News Politics How Mauritania turned against Mali’s transitional leadership Reporting from the Sahel 68 FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp Recent truck burnings along the Sahel’s border regions are more than isolated security incidents—they signal a deepening…
French national held in Senegal over homosexuality charges
In Senegal, a French engineer has been detained for three months on charges linked to homosexuality, following a crackdown that intensified after the country’s parliament passed a stringent new anti-LGBTQ+ law in…
Amnesty urges respect for free movement in Mali amid jihadist blockade
Amnesty urges respect for free movement in Mali amid jihadist blockade Field Reporting Team Amnesty International has called on the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) to uphold the…
French national detained in Senegal over homosexuality amid stricter laws
french national detained in Senegal over homosexuality amid stricter laws Share Share WhatsApp LinkedIn Email messenger Updated today at 4:52 PM Read in app By Staff Writer Share French diplomatic authorities are…
Laurent Gbagbo maintains leadership of Côte d’Ivoire’s PPA-CI party
After years of political turbulence and electoral setbacks, Laurent Gbagbo, former President of Côte d’Ivoire (2000–2011), has been reaffirmed as the leader of the Parti des Peuples Africains – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI)…
The decline of Russia’s influence in africa: a shifting geopolitical landscape
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,…
PASTEF leadership election launched in Senegal as Sonko’s role is re-evaluated
The High Authority for Party Regulation (HARP) of PASTEF-Les Patriotes officially initiated the process for electing the party president on May 14, 2026. The institution’s ruling, identified as decision n°001/2026/HARP, declared the…
Chad-Turkey tech partnership: bolstering national security and digital resilience
On May 14, 2026, the Chadian Ministry of Public Security and Immigration hosted a significant meeting with a delegation from the Turkish firm IF Elektronik Ltd. The discussions centered on forging a…
Algeria and Chad seal 40 mw power plant deal in N’Djamena
Algeria and Chad finalize 40 MW power plant agreement in N’Djamena The governments of Algeria and Chad have officially inked a landmark energy cooperation agreement, paving the way for the construction of…
Burkina Faso’s cattle ban sparks ramadan trade crisis
Burkina Faso’s livestock sector faces collapse ahead of Ramadan As Burkina Faso’s Muslim population prepares for Ramadan—a month marked by heightened consumption—the government’s strict cattle export ban has thrown the livestock industry…
Bénin: Patrice Talon outlines vision for government transition
Under the solemn gaze of the Republic’s insignia, President Patrice Talon convened what would be the final council meeting of his current administration. The gathering, steeped in rare emotion, served as a…