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As the Beninese primary school certificate (CEP) exams approach in 2026, the government is taking decisive action to prioritize student well-being. In an official announcement, Salimane Karimou, Minister of Pre-Primary and Primary Education, has mandated that school canteen services remain operational during the examination period, running from June 1 to June 4, 2026. Ensuring uninterrupted […]
The energy landscape in Chad is set for a transformative upgrade with the advancement of a cutting-edge 40 MW power plant project in N’Djamena, driven by a strategic collaboration with Algeria’s leading energy giant, Sonelgaz. A high-level delegation led by Sonelgaz International CEO, Yazid Djellouli, recently visited the Chadian capital to finalize technical specifications and […]
Chad Visite du commandant de la force mixte Tchad-RCA aux soldats blessés de Korbol General Moubarak Abakar Nassour Hor visited the injured soldiers from Korbol, emphasizing the critical need for their swift transfer to N’Djamena for advanced medical treatment. Alwihda Info 11 mai 2026 — 1 min de lecture Partager The commander of the Chad-Central […]
In his hometown of Mbour, the presidential coalition Diomaye Président made a deliberate move to signal a shift in its relationship with the PASTEF movement. The gathering, framed as a routine progress update, carried significant political weight, reflecting both internal power dynamics within the ruling majority and strategic preparations for upcoming elections in Senegal. Building […]
The political landscape in Chad is reeling from a fresh wave of repression. The Supreme Court’s decision to dissolve the GCAP and the subsequent eight-year prison sentences handed to its eight leading members have dealt a severe blow to what little remained of a structured opposition. Politologue Abouna Alhadj argues that this judicial crackdown is […]
The week spanning 4 to 10 May 2026 was a period of intense activity in Burkina Faso, featuring significant developments in the arts, national defense, economic policy, and international relations. Here is a look back at the highlights that defined the week. Tanya makes history at the 2026 Kundé d’Or One of the most celebrated […]
Mali’s already fragile security landscape experienced a significant downturn in late April 2026. A series of orchestrated assaults struck multiple urban centers, leading to the tragic death of Defense Minister Sadio Camara and several Malian soldiers. These recent incidents underscore a worrying escalation of aggression targeting the Malian army and state institutions over the past […]
Recent debates in Senegal have centered on a pivotal question: Is the current political climate a sign of institutional crisis or the dawn of a democratic rebirth? The stakes are far greater than individual power struggles—they strike at the very core of how governance functions in the country. The latest analysis from Abdou Fall, Nasser […]
Growing human rights crisis in Mali demands urgent government action The situation in Mali has taken a severe turn with a surge in fundamental rights violations against political opponents and critics, raising serious concerns about governance and security in the country. Enforced disappearances and arbitrary detentions escalate Between April 25 and 26, Mali witnessed coordinated […]
The Urban Security Directorate of Dakar has successfully exposed an elaborate network involved in the falsification of visa approval letters. This operation brings to light the increasing sophistication of irregular immigration channels that utilize Senegal as a transit point. Following a targeted intervention by law enforcement in the Senegalese capital, an individual implicated in this […]
The President of Senegal, Diomaye Faye, and the Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, seem to be caught in a dance of mutual appreciation and subtle tension, much like the iconic lyrics of Serge Gainsbourg’s Je t’aime… moi non plus. Following a coalition meeting that appeared laborious and led by Sokhna Aminata Touré Mimi alongside key figures […]
Togo opposition unites against constitutional changes in landmark meeting In a significant move for Togo’s political landscape, a newly formed opposition coalition called the Cadre National de Concertation pour le Changement au Togo (CNCC) held its first public meeting in Lomé on Saturday, May 9th. The gathering marked the beginning of renewed efforts to challenge […]