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Dakar — A wave of police checks targeting foreigners has intensified in Senegal’s capital, raising concerns among civil society and resident expatriates. Over eight days, authorities conducted 490 inspections, leading to 36 individuals being referred to the prosecutor’s office for irregular stay. The crackdown, framed as routine administrative verification, has left many in the foreign […]
Morocco and Mauritania deepen security ties amid Sahel instability Strengthened coordination between Rabat and Nouakchott aims to secure borders, combat transnational threats, and stabilize regional trade corridors. Morocco and Mauritania are taking steps to elevate one of the Maghreb’s most critical security partnerships. As instability spreads across the Sahel, both nations are reinforcing coordination on […]
Morocco and Mauritania deepen security ties to tackle Sahel challenges Stronger coordination between Rabat and Nouakchott aims to secure shared borders and counter regional threats. Morocco and Mauritania are advancing what has become a critical security partnership in the Maghreb region. Both nations are stepping up cross-border coordination to address irregular migration, organized crime, and […]
Security Mali Russian mercenaries in Mali: why their losses remain low While Malian forces face heavy casualties from jihadist attacks, the Russian paramilitaries of Africa Corps appear to suffer far fewer losses. Here’s why. The disparity in casualties between Malian troops and Russian paramilitaries during recent jihadist offensives has drawn attention from military analysts. In […]
Niger’s leadership has taken a proactive stance in shaping the future of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS). In Niamey, Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey, Chair of the Refoundation Advisory Council (CCR), engaged in high-level discussions with Sahle-Work Zewde, Ethiopia’s former president and head of the Independent Strategic Review (RSI) mission […]
The Coalition Article 64 for the defense of constitutional order (C64) has announced the postponement of its peaceful march originally scheduled for July 22 in front of the Palais de la Nation in Kinshasa. This decision follows a call from the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) and the Evangelical Council of Congo (ECC) to […]
Cybercriminals disrupt Kenya’s presidency portal with ransom demand The official website of Kenya’s presidency was paralyzed over the weekend of July 18, 2026, following a sophisticated cyberattack that left digital intruders in control of the president.go.ke domain. Visitors to the platform, typically used to access state communications and presidential statements, were met with a defaced […]
The leader of the Pastef movement, Ousmane Sonko, paid a solemn visit to Ouakam to extend his deepest condolences to the bereaved family of Jaraaf Papa Youssou Ndoye, a respected community figure whose passing occurred at Dakar’s Principal Hospital on July 16, 2026. Honoring a respected leader During his visit, Sonko conveyed heartfelt sympathy to […]
The Malian transitional government has taken a decisive step in its firm stance, as revealed by a high-level executive meeting. The Council of Ministers has greenlit a draft ordinance that rewrites the nation’s nationality code, introducing a significant shift in policy. Moving forward, individuals born Malians who also hold another citizenship could face the revocation […]
20 july 2026 author politics the dark shadow over Congo’s power struggles share facebookxwhatsapplinkedinemail print by gilbert muhika / political analyst In the Democratic Republic of Congo, power has never been seized through parliamentary debates—it has always been taken in the shadows. Since gaining independence in 1960, every president, rebellion, and transition has relied on […]
July 20, 2026 By: Editorial Team Politics the shadow network that shaped Congo’s political destiny Share FacebookXWhatsAppLinkedinEmail Print By Gilbert MUHIKA / Political Analyst In the Democratic Republic of Congo, power has never been seized through parliamentary debates. It has always been taken in the darkness, behind closed doors. Since gaining independence in 1960, each […]
Cameroon’s opposition party pushes for stronger constitutional safeguards as president’s prolonged absence raises concerns Paul Biya, Cameroon’s long-serving president, remains overseas over 40 days after a brief private trip to Europe, leaving the nation without clear communication on his whereabouts or status. Official statements from the Civil Cabinet provided minimal detail beyond confirming his departure […]