The Central African Banking Commission (COBAC) has revoked the operating licence of Financial Development Tchad (FINADEV Tchad S.A.), a microfinance institution in Chad’s capital, N’Djamena, triggering its official liquidation. In an official statement dated February 5, 2026, the COBAC imposed this disciplinary measure, stripping FINADEV Tchad S.A. of its second-categoryContinue Reading
The Nigerian military has confirmed that Boko Haram is behind a recent wave of child abductions in southern communities, heightening fears across the region. The distressing trend follows a brutal assault in Yobe State, where armed fighters targeted civilians, leaving dozens dead and many families grieving. escalation in violence raisesContinue Reading
Despite the JNIM’s growing prominence, the Islamic State’s Sahel Province maintains a firm grip on Mali’s northeast, particularly in Gao and Ménaka regions. The Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS), now known as the Islamic State Sahel Province (ISSP), continues to exert control over key areas in Mali, especiallyContinue Reading
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko engages with deputies In a significant session at the National Assembly, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko addressed various parliamentary inquiries touching on social, economic, and governance issues. The session highlighted the government’s firm stance on sovereign legal matters and provided updates on the current state of theContinue Reading
In a decisive move, the High Authority for Party Regulation (HARP) of PASTEF-Les Patriotes has issued its provisional decision regarding presidential candidacy submissions for the upcoming party elections. The authority, led by Mouhamadou Ngouda Mboup, has validated only one application—the incumbent president, Ousmane Sonko—while all others were deemed inadmissible dueContinue Reading
Schools in Chad are grappling with a growing crisis of student indiscipline that threatens the nation’s future leadership. Addressing this challenge requires a shared commitment between educators, families, and society to restore discipline and prepare the next generation for their roles in building a stronger nation. Classroom disruptions escalate acrossContinue Reading
Recent reports from Mali have raised serious concerns over alleged aerial deployments of cluster munitions in civilian areas, with accusations pointing directly at the Africa Corps—a Russian military formation operating in the region. Local authorities and eyewitness accounts describe a pattern of indiscriminate airstrikes that have left multiple communities inContinue Reading
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, alongside his cabinet members, appeared before the National Assembly today for the quarterly session of Questions to the Government. This constitutional exercise, held under Article 104 of the Assembly’s internal regulations, aims to reinforce transparency in public governance. The session, which lasted 202Continue Reading
Ousmane Sonko au bord de l’implosion : « Je me demande même si cela vaut la peine de continuer » Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko recently disclosed the findings of a worrying audit into the nation’s infrastructure, revealing numerous stalled projects and a lack of transparency in their management. WithContinue Reading
The Supreme Court of Chad has finalized the 20-year prison sentence for Succès Masra, former Prime Minister and leader of the Transformers party, following the rejection of his appeal this week. On Thursday, the highest judicial body in the country upheld the verdict delivered on August 9, 2025, which foundContinue Reading
Bénin’s historic power transfer: patrice talon hands over to romuald wadagni Bénin is on the cusp of a significant political chapter. As the nation anticipates the official inauguration of President-elect Romuald Wadagni on Sunday, May 24, 2026, outgoing President Patrice Talon has delivered a poignant farewell address to the country,Continue Reading
Bamako’s junta faces a strategic vacuum Mali is no longer merely a nation in distress; it has become a critical flashpoint for the entire Sahel region. The combined pressure from jihadist factions, Tuareg separatist militias, deep-seated ethnic rivalries, a crumbling economy, and increasing military reliance on Moscow is transforming Mali’sContinue Reading