During the launch of the second edition of the Sénégal Space Week 2026, General Birame Diop, Minister of Armed Forces representing President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, delivered a powerful message to experts and…
Mali’s overreliance on mercenaries backfires amid security crisis
When Malian authorities invited Russian mercenaries into the country in 2021, the junta shifted its military focus toward suppressing Tuareg rebels in the northern regions. Analysts now argue this strategy inadvertently empowered…
Senegal parliament session: prime minister sonko to face mp questions
National Assembly to Host Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in Key Session A pivotal session at the Sénégal National Assembly is scheduled for this Friday, May 22, 2026, where the Prime Minister Ousmane…
Escalating rifts in CAR’s MPC as russian mercenaries take charge in bossangoa
The political landscape in the Central African Republic is witnessing a dramatic shift as Russian-backed mercenaries officially insert themselves into the operations of the Mouvement Patriotique pour la Centrafrique (MPC), a prominent…
How Boko Haram funds its insurgency through kidnappings
how Boko Haram funds its insurgency through kidnappings Kidnappings have become a lucrative funding stream for Boko Haram, fueling its decade-long insurgency across Nigeria and neighboring countries. From schoolchildren to bus passengers,…
How Boko Haram funds its insurgency through kidnappings
Boko Haram’s kidnapping economy: how hostage-taking fuels terror in West Africa The kidnapping industry has evolved into a structured and lucrative financing mechanism for armed groups across West Africa. Between July 2024…
Political figures denounce smear campaign against ousmane sonko in seck case
The recent detention of political figure Ndiaga Seck has sparked intense debate across public forums. Charged with alleged unnatural acts, he was formally indicted by the investigating judge at the Louga First…
Senegal maintains strong UEMOA reform progress despite minor declines
Senegal’s UEMOA reform progress shows resilience amid targeted challenges The Minister of Finance and Budget, Cheikh Diba, led a high-level review in Dakar as part of the UEMOA community reforms assessment, joined…
Senegal space week 2026: Dakar pushes for tech sovereignty in space
Senegal Space Week 2026: Dakar accelerates its technological sovereignty strategy Senegal is making its ambitions in strategic technologies clear on the global stage. At the second edition of Senegal Space Week, government…
Euro MP slams Senegal’s anti-LGBTQ+ crackdown in urgent appeal
French lawmaker condemns surge in anti-LGBTQ+ persecution in Senegal A prominent French Member of the European Parliament has voiced strong opposition to the escalating crackdown on LGBTQ+ individuals in Senegal, warning of…
Ousmane Sonko’s government to face questions in Burkina Faso’s parliament
The Prime Minister of Burkina Faso, Ousmane Sonko, and his cabinet are scheduled to appear before the National Assembly this Friday, May 22, 2026, for the customary session of questions to the…
Premier league showdown: manchester city faces bournemouth in crucial clash
bournemouth-manchester city: kick-off time and tv channel for premier league matchday 37 Manchester City, requiring a flawless finish to their Premier League campaign, travels to Bournemouth this Tuesday, May 19, aiming to…