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Senegal homosexuality report sparks fierce debate and accusations of bias An investigative segment on Senegal’s LGBTQ+ community has ignited intense backlash, with critics accusing the broadcaster of spreading misinformation and distorting local realities. The controversial production, aired on national television, presents testimonies that have drawn sharp scrutiny and provoked a national conversation about the treatment […]
In a recent analysis titled “Mali: anatomy of a security earthquake”, the Timbuktu Institute, an African research center for peace based in Dakar, shed light on the strategic failures plaguing Mali’s security apparatus. Published on May 13, the report examines the coordinated attacks of April 25, which resulted in the death of Defense Minister General […]
Military leaders from Chad and the Central African Republic are intensifying joint efforts to bolster security along their shared border. A high-level meeting, led by General Moubarak Abakar Nassour Hor, commander of the Chad-Central African Republic joint force, was held to assess recent field operations and address emerging threats. The gathering brought together key defense […]
News Politics Tchad: opposition warns of shrinking political freedoms after GCAP verdict FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp A recent court ruling in Chad has sent shockwaves through opposition circles, with eight senior members of the opposition coalition GCAP sentenced to eight years in prison. The verdict, delivered on May 8, 2026, has intensified concerns about the state of political […]
On Wednesday, May 13 at 21:00 CET, RC Lens and Paris SG face off in a high-stakes Ligue 1 showdown at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. This isn’t just another match—it’s a potential title decider between the league’s two strongest teams, both locked in a tight battle for supremacy. The stakes couldn’t be higher. With every point […]
The already fragile social and security landscape in Burkina Faso has reached a breaking point. As the nation battles armed insurgencies, a widening rift has emerged between the transitional government led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré and the Peul ethnic community. Accusations of systematic military abuses and economic strangulation are fueling perceptions of targeted persecution. Mounting […]
Chad Virtual town hall for US citizens in Chad The US Embassy in N’Djamena is hosting an online session to address key concerns for American citizens living in Chad. Chad newsroom May 13, 2026 Share The US Embassy in N’Djamena is setting up a virtual town hall exclusively for American citizens residing in Chad or […]
The Senegalese government confirmed this week that President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is personally overseeing negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to address a debt crisis stemming from undisclosed liabilities uncovered in 2024 under the previous administration. While Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko hosted a high-profile conference in Dakar on “exploring alternatives to Bretton Woods solutions”—featuring […]
As Niamey highlights the strides women make in advancing development, a counter-narrative emerges from the embattled districts of Tillabéri. While the Reach Married Adolescent (RMA) initiative is celebrated as a groundbreaking social leap, its rollout across terror-stricken communities raises urgent questions about health and safety. What begins as a humanitarian gesture can, in reality, escalate […]
Senegal’s debt strategy: exploring alternatives beyond IMF support The mounting public debt in Senegal has once again thrust the nation’s financial trajectory into sharp focus. In Dakar, policymakers, economists, and business leaders are actively exploring innovative financing avenues and debt restructuring options that extend beyond traditional reliance on the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This strategic […]
The scorching Kampala sun cast a golden glow over Tuesday’s inauguration ceremony, where official smiles and firm handshakes masked the weight of pressing African challenges. On May 12, 2026, the President of the Togolese Council arrived in Uganda as a guest of honor to celebrate President Yoweri Museveni’s re-election, but his presence carried a deeper […]
The military junta led by Assimi Goïta in Mali, backed by Russian forces, faces unprecedented pressure following a coordinated assault on April 25, 2026, by jihadists from the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and separatists from the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA). While Bamako scrambles to respond, the offensive has reignited fears of a territorial split […]