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…
Contraceptive programs in conflict zones uncover hidden dangers in the Sahel
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…
Senegal’s debt strategy: exploring alternatives beyond IMF support
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…
Togo’s president reinforces regional stability at Museveni’s inauguration
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…
Mali rebel offensive sparks urgent political talks
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…
Psg targets two more russian talents after safonov transfer success
The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has set its sights on two more Russian players following the successful acquisition of goalkeeper Matvey Safonov during the 2024 summer transfer window. Safonov, who arrived from Krasnodar…
Central Africa’s trade corridors get digital boost with new 2030 pact
The Chad National Bureau of Land Freight (BNFT), alongside counterparts managing freight operations in Cameroon and the Central African Republic, have sealed a landmark digitalization agreement for Central Africa’s trade corridors by…
ID4Africa 2026: Abidjan hosts pivotal digital identity conference
The Côte d’Ivoire will host the 7th annual ID4Africa General Assembly from May 12 to 15, 2026, at the Parc des Expositions de Port-Bouët in Abidjan. This year’s theme, “Digital Identity: From…
Bénin showcases industrial and financial strategy at Kenya investment forum
The Director-General of SIPI-BENIN S.A, Létondji Beheton, and the Managing Director of CDC Bénin, Maryse Lokossou, unveiled the country’s industrial and financial strategy during the Africa Forward | Inspire & Connect event…
Mali’s escalating crisis: jihadist and rebel surge challenges the junta and russian security
The coordinated assaults by Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA) on April 25, 2026, represent a significant strategic shift since 2012. By striking simultaneously…
Bénin strengthens border security with new US-backed MIDAS system at Hillacondji
In a strategic move to modernize its border management capabilities, the government of Bénin, in collaboration with the United States, has achieved a significant milestone. The Hillacondji border post is now equipped…
The fall of Kidal and Russia’s controversial withdrawal from Mali
April 26, 2026, will be remembered as a somber day for Mali. On this date, Kidal, a city Bamako viewed as a pivotal symbol of its re-established sovereignty, once again fell into…