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Internal rifts rock Pastef ahead of Senegal’s 2027 local elections With Senegal’s 2027 local elections just a year away, tensions within the Pastef party are escalating, exposing deep-seated positioning battles among its prominent figures. Nowhere are these divisions more apparent than in Dakar, where growing fractures threaten the movement’s cohesion across multiple communities. Dakar emerges […]
The morning of May 18th brought devastating news to the people of Intahaka, near Gao. A Malian military drone, intended to strike suspected terrorists, instead decimated a vehicle belonging to the GATIA armed group—a coalition long allied with Bamako’s central government. The tragic error left multiple fatalities and severe injuries, underscoring the widening cracks in […]
Côte d’Ivoire’s economic capital, Abidjan, emerged as the focal point for continental discussions on personal data stewardship on May 18, 2026. For four dynamic days, the ninth international conference of the African Network of Personal Data Protection Authorities (RAPDP) convened over thirty delegations. This included twenty-four representatives from across the African continent, complemented by European […]
alliance for the republic denounces prime minister sonko in touba The Alliance for the Republic (APR) has significantly ramped up its efforts in Touba following the detention of Pape Malick Ndour. Party representatives, appearing before Serigne Mountakha Mbacké, vehemently condemned what they described as a political scheme orchestrated by the current administration, reigniting a nationwide […]
N’Djamena recently came alive with a vibrant cultural celebration as the Chad National Museum, under the patronage of the Ministry of Tourist Development, Culture, and Handicrafts, hosted its very first Museum Night. This landmark event, held on Monday, May 18, 2026, marked International Museum Day, drawing attention to Chad’s rich cultural heritage. From 8 PM […]
Senegal’s recently enacted anti-homosexuality legislation, which significantly stiffens penalties for “acts against nature,” is already having judicial consequences amidst widespread controversy. In the six weeks following its promulgation, authorities have apprehended more than a hundred individuals across the nation. Some of these arrests involve charges of alleged voluntary HIV transmission, an accusation that substantially broadens […]
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, recently became the focal point for African digital governance as the ninth international conference of the African Network of Personal Data Protection Authorities (RAPDP) convened for four days, commencing May 18, 2026. This significant gathering united over thirty nations from both Africa and Europe, featuring twenty-four African delegations alongside international experts, private […]
The highly anticipated draw for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers took place this past Tuesday in Cairo. Now, all 48 participating teams have their marching orders as they prepare for the road to the tournament. These nations have been split into 12 groups of four teams each. The top two finishers from every group will secure […]
Senegal steps up vigilance along Mali border as jihadist threat looms With 400 km of shared border and deep-rooted trade ties with Mali, Senegal is actively monitoring the escalating crisis in its eastern neighbor and across the Sahel region. Authorities in Dakar have chosen a low-profile yet robust approach to counter terrorist threats, avoiding public […]
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 […]
Bamako endures: daily life under state of emergency in Mali In Bamako, the vibrant capital city of Mali, a state of emergency persists, deeply impacting daily routines. Islamist militias have established blockades, severely restricting access to the city. Residents live with a palpable fear of potential terrorist attacks, while crucial food supplies are becoming increasingly […]