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Ndeye Rokhaya Thiam stands firm with Ousmane Sonko amid political storms As the newly appointed leader of Senegal’s shipping council, Ndeye Rokhaya Thiam has openly declared her unwavering loyalty to opposition figure Ousmane Sonko, deepening political divides in an already volatile climate. In a bold move, Ndeye Rokhaya Thiam, Director-General of the Senegalese Shippers Council […]
Africa news 🇨🇲 Cameroon’s self-proclaimed ‘son’ of Paul Biya arrested In Cameroon, Georges-Gilbert Baongla, who has publicly claimed for years to be the eldest son of President Paul Biya, has been detained by authorities. The arrest follows months of investigation into alleged charges of identity fraud, defamation, and cybercrime. Here’s what we know. Published on […]
The political landscape in Sénégal remains tense as tensions between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko escalate, drawing reactions from key stakeholders. Serigne Mboup, businessman and Mayor of Kaolack, recently addressed the situation during a live television appearance, voicing his deep concern over the deteriorating relationship between the two leaders. The […]
The recent emergence of shocking allegations involving torture and summary executions of Malian soldiers captured in the northern regions has ignited widespread outrage. The United Nations has joined local human rights organizations in demanding an independent inquiry into these grave violations of international humanitarian law. As violence escalates among the Malian armed forces, alleged Russian-linked […]
Three years after General Abdourahamane Tiani led a military takeover in Niger, the country faces a mounting humanitarian and political crisis. A recent assessment highlights a deliberate erosion of democratic foundations, with arbitrary detentions, political suppression, and growing international isolation reshaping the nation’s trajectory. On July 26, 2023, President Mohamed Bazoum was forcibly removed from […]
The French multinational Veolia and Morocco’s Ministry of the Interior have reignited negotiations for the ambitious Rabat desalination plant project, designed to deliver 300 million cubic meters of water annually. Backed by the Élysée, this initiative has resurfaced as a priority after months of stalled progress, reflecting renewed commitment from both sides. The facility aims […]
A new chapter in Mali-Morocco relations The fourth session of the Great Joint Commission for Cooperation between Mali and Morocco is poised to kick off in Bamako from July 21 to 24, 2026. This high-level gathering aims to deepen bilateral ties and set fresh priorities for a partnership built on mutual trust and shared goals. […]
Top stories News Touba After defamation complaint, descendants of Serigne Touba ban Ousmane Sonko from Touba The descendants of Serigne Touba have escalated their stance against the PASTEF leader, Ousmane Sonko. Following their defamation complaint over his remarks about alleged financial misconduct in Touba, the group now insists that the former Prime Minister should no […]
Niger faces worsening human rights crisis under military rule As the July 26 coup anniversary approaches, international scrutiny intensifies. Military authorities accused of expanding repression and dismantling democratic safeguards With the third anniversary of Niger’s July 26, 2023 military takeover looming, a leading human rights organization has issued a stark warning about the country’s deteriorating […]
Washington considers direct strikes on Mali’s Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM The Trump administration has opened internal deliberations on whether to authorize United States military strikes against the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) in Mali. The alliance, an Al-Qaeda affiliate operating across the Sahel, has been expanding its reach despite ongoing regional counterterrorism efforts. […]
The sudden spike in essential vegetable prices is leaving Niamey’s households grappling with an unexpected financial strain, exposing long-standing weaknesses in agricultural planning and government inaction. By late July 2026, the cost of staples like tomatoes and cabbage has skyrocketed, pushing many families into food insecurity. While seasonal shifts between local harvests and imports from […]
A little after 10 p.m. on a quiet evening in Dakar, Amadou Bangoura’s routine took an unsettling turn. The 30-year-old Beninese student, who had just finished his workout at the Liberté 6 gym, was stopped by a police patrol. Two officers stepped out, demanding to see his documents. Though his residency papers were in order, […]