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The recent decision by regional authorities in Kadiogo to close the main Sunni mosque in Ouagadougou has sent shockwaves through the community, triggering widespread dismay and frustration. While the government had once relied heavily on the fervent support of religious groups to bolster its legitimacy, this abrupt reversal now exposes deep fractures in its approach […]
Behind the scenes: RHDP’s secret maneuvers challenge Côte d’Ivoire’s PDCI The political landscape in Côte d’Ivoire is heating up as the Rassemblement des Houphouëtistes pour la Démocratie et la Paix (RHDP) intensifies its strategic outreach to members of the Parti Démocratique de Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI), now led by Tidjane Thiam. Internal sources reveal a series […]
Tchad Tchad : le gouvernement présente ses excuses aux magistrats The Chadian government has formally extended its apologies to the nation’s magistrates, a move aimed at strengthening inter-institutional dialogue and cohesion following a recent general assembly held by the SMT and SYAMAT unions. On May 26, 2026, the two prominent Chadian magistrate unions, the Syndicat […]
Thaïs Brouck Economic Journalist and Macro-Economics Specialist Ousmane Sonko Kristalina Georgieva Bassirou Diomaye Faye IMF Senegal’s debt crisis: a shifting political landscape Senegal stands at a critical juncture as political developments reshape the nation’s economic trajectory. The unexpected departure of Ousmane Sonko from the political stage has triggered intense speculation about Dakar’s next steps in […]
The departure of Ousmane Sonko from Senegal’s political landscape has reignited discussions about the country’s escalating debt crisis and its potential implications for negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). As Dakar grapples with mounting fiscal challenges, the evolving political dynamics could either hinder or accelerate the pathway to a structured financial agreement. Political shifts […]
In the heart of West Africa, Togo confronts an escalating humanitarian emergency. Recent assessments reveal that over 330,000 people across the nation are on the brink of severe food insecurity, with the situation threatening to spiral into catastrophe without immediate intervention. Northern Togo bears the brunt of hunger and instability The Savanes region, Togo’s northernmost […]
best places to watch psg-arsenal champions league final in albi The countdown to the Champions League final has begun! This Saturday evening, Albi’s bars and restaurants are pulling out all the stops for the high-stakes clash between PSG and Arsenal. From massive screens to free jerseys and ice-cold beers, discover the top spots in town […]
Chad moves toward resolution between judges and security minister Tensions between Chad’s judiciary and the Minister of Public Security and Immigration have reached a turning point following a high-level meeting in N’Djamena. Held at the Ministry of Justice on May 27, 2026, the gathering brought together key figures including Justice Minister Ndolenodji Alixe Naimbaye and […]
The Paris Saint-Germain squad has landed in Budapest ahead of the highly anticipated UEFA Champions League final against Arsenal on Saturday, May 30. As France grapples with an unrelenting heatwave, the French capital’s footballers are set to find relief in the Hungarian capital’s milder climate. The arrival of the PSG delegation on Friday morning marked […]
The lofty rhetoric surrounding the notion of ‘reclaimed sovereignty’ and the severance of ties with international financial institutions is now colliding with stark realities in Niamey. While the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP), led by General Abdourahamane Tiani, persists in vowing total autonomy and brighter prospects for Nigerien citizens, tangible actions […]
The World Food Programme has issued a stark warning regarding an impending humanitarian crisis, as the far northern regions of Togo descend into severe vulnerability. Analysts attribute this escalating situation to systemic shortcomings within the administration of President Faure Gnassingbé, highlighting its apparent inability to safeguard both the physical and nutritional well-being of its citizens. […]
The climax of an extraordinary journey awaits football fans this Saturday, May 30th. Ousmane Dembélé and Paris Saint-Germain are set to face off against a determined Arsenal side, fresh from their historic 22-year title drought in English football. Should PSG triumph, they will become the first French club to win back-to-back UEFA Champions League titles—and […]