Mali terror attacks draw strong UN security council condemnation The United Nations Security Council has issued a strong condemnation of the recent terror attacks in Mali, labeling them as heinous and despicable acts that pose severe threats to international peace and security. During a formal statement released on Friday, theContinue Reading
A French national has been held in Senegal for three months following an arrest linked to homosexuality charges, prompting diplomatic attention from Paris. detention under controversial legislation Senegalese authorities took the French engineer into custody on February 14, charging him with ‘unnatural acts’—a legal term now encompassing homosexual relations underContinue Reading
The Alliance pour la République (APR) has voiced profound outrage over the detention of its member Pape Malick Ndour, linked to a court-ordered custody in the PRODAC case. In an official statement, the party led by former President Macky Sall accused Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of orchestrating what it callsContinue Reading
Senegal’s electoral code reform: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye ratifies critical amendments A decisive milestone has been reached in Senegal’s electoral reform process with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye officially ratifying amendments L29 and L30 of the Electoral Code. This pivotal step follows a second parliamentary review and sets the stage forContinue Reading
Human rights group urges jihadist groups in Mali to lift blockade Reliou Koubakin Amnesty International has called on jihadist factions in Mali to immediately lift the blockade imposed on Bamako, warning of dire consequences for civilians. Since April 30, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) hasContinue Reading
In a swift response to circulating reports, a trusted associate of Ousmane Sonko has dismissed claims of an emergency meeting allegedly scheduled at his residence in the Cité Keur Gorgui. The unverified information, which surfaced on social media earlier this week, suggested that several key members of the Pastef party—includingContinue Reading
Burkina Faso’s cattle export freeze strains Côte d’Ivoire’s Tabaski preparations With Tabaski just two weeks away, Burkina Faso’s sudden ban on all cattle exports has thrown Côte d’Ivoire into a supply crisis, forcing Abidjan to scramble for 172,000 heads where long-standing suppliers are closing shop. Beneath the economic move liesContinue Reading
From political campaigns to prison bars: one year of Succès Masra’s detention A year has passed since Chad’s authorities arrested and sentenced Succès Masra, a prominent opposition figure and former Prime Minister, whose continued imprisonment on politically motivated charges exposes the government’s intolerance toward dissent. Succès Masra, leader of theContinue Reading
The Kremlin’s diplomatic playbook seems to have a new rule: when allies stumble, Moscow goes silent. This isn’t a breakdown in loyalty—it’s a deliberate strategy, one that has left observers puzzled by the absence of Russia’s usual vocal support for its partners in distress. From Africa to the Middle East,Continue Reading
literary festival / talks and debates Dakar’s fifth international literature festival (FILID) highlights modern african and global writing The Festival international de littérature de Dakar (FILID) returns for its fifth edition at the Institut français du Sénégal, featuring a dynamic program focused on contemporary literary creation and cross-cultural exchanges. Saturday,Continue Reading
The leader of the Pastef party, Ousmane Sonko, has summoned his political inner circle for a high-stakes meeting this Friday. The gathering is set to take place at 6:00 PM at his private residence located in the Cité Keur Gorgui district. Key party officials summoned for discussions Several prominent figuresContinue Reading
Politics Laurent Gbagbo re-elected as head of PPA-CI in Côte d’Ivoire Ivorian political party members gathered in Abidjan have renewed their support for Laurent Gbagbo, who was re-elected during an ordinary congress. Laurent Gbagbo has been re-elected as president of the PPA-CI during an ordinary congress held in Abidjan. TheContinue Reading