In a concerning development across Mali, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (Jnim), a prominent jihadist organization, has intensified its efforts to exploit the nation’s valuable gold resources. Our investigations reveal a systematic scheme targeting Chinese gold miners operating in the region. Jnim is actively extorting theseContinue Reading

Alain Aka Côte d’Ivoire correspondent Tidjane Thiam Parti Démocratique de Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) Unrest within the PDCI as political maneuvering intensifies The Parti Démocratique de Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) is navigating choppy waters, with internal divisions deepening as the Rassemblement des Houphouëtistes pour la Démocratie et la Paix (RHDP) advances itsContinue Reading

Tchad Tchad government issues formal apology to judiciary After an extraordinary assembly of legal unions, Chad’s administration formally apologized to magistrates, signaling a commitment to restoring trust and institutional harmony. Staff Writer May 29, 2026 — 1 min read Share On May 26, 2026, the two major magistrate unions inContinue Reading

Thaïs Brouck Economy Journalist, Macroeconomic Specialist Ousmane Sonko Kristalina Georgieva Bassirou Diomaye Faye IMF Senegal’s debt dilemma: a potential shift toward IMF engagement With Senegal grappling under the weight of its escalating debt, the unexpected departure of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has sparked fresh speculation about the country’s economic trajectory.Continue Reading

Chad officials seek resolution over security minister’s remarks A high-level meeting in N’Djamena has paved the way for reconciliation between the judiciary and the Security Minister following a misunderstanding sparked by public statements. Both sides agreed to issue clarifications and apologies to restore mutual trust. Diplomatic engagement averts institutional crisisContinue Reading