Sénégal : avec Damen, Dakar veut redevenir un hub régional de réparation navale Moutiou Adjibi Nourou, Agence Ecofin À plus long terme, Damen évoque aussi la possibilité de relancer des activités de construction navale sur le site. DR By Aïssata Issa — AnalystContinue Reading
N’Djamena is on the brink of a major energy milestone as Sonelgaz, Algeria’s leading energy conglomerate, initiates technical studies for a groundbreaking 40 MW tri-fuel power plant. Led by Sonelgaz International CEO Yazid Djellouli, a high-level delegation recently concluded discussions with Tchad-Elec to finalize the project’s technical framework and operationalContinue Reading
Chad’s opposition struggles to regroup after leadership crackdown Chad’s political landscape has been rocked by recent judicial decisions that have significantly weakened the already fragile opposition. The dissolution of the GCAP coalition by the Supreme Court, coupled with eight-year prison sentences for its top leaders, has left the opposition scramblingContinue Reading
The week spanning 4 to 10 May 2026 was particularly eventful in Burkina Faso, featuring a mix of cultural milestones, security operations, economic shifts, and diplomatic engagements. Here is a summary of the standout stories that defined the period. Tanya makes history at the 2026 Kundé d’Or One of theContinue Reading
The security landscape in Mali has grown increasingly volatile in recent weeks, with coordinated assaults striking multiple cities in late April 2026. These attacks resulted in the tragic deaths of Defense Minister Sadio Camara and numerous Malian soldiers, exacerbating an already fragile situation. This surge in violence follows years ofContinue Reading
Bamako faces mounting pressure as reports of abductions, forced disappearances, and inflammatory rhetoric escalate against political opponents and dissenting voices. Human rights defenders and civil society leaders warn that the Malian authorities are systematically violating constitutional guarantees while failing to address the deepening security crisis. In early May 2026, threeContinue Reading
Taxawu Sénégal has held its constitutive congress in Dakar, marking its official transition from a political platform to a structured party. The event, centered on the theme “From platform to political party: Rethinking the social contract for a sovereign, just, united, and prosperous Senegal“, brought together activists, leaders, and supportersContinue Reading
Nigerian fishermen are presumed dead after Chadian military airstrikes targeted jihadist positions near Lake Chad, local sources report. The strikes, which began three days ago, have sparked controversy due to their alleged impact on civilian populations. «It is challenging to determine the exact death toll as the operation is stillContinue Reading
Nairobi hosts pivotal Africa-Forward summit to redefine French-African relations All attention is focused on the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, where a landmark Africa-Forward summit commences today. Co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William RutoContinue Reading
Across neighborhoods in N’Djamena and smaller cities throughout Chad, the rise in repeated miscarriages among women in their twenties has become a growing concern. These young mothers face a complex web of medical and social challenges that often go unaddressed. Stigma, insufficient awareness, and limited access to specialized care contributeContinue Reading
The Mali crisis: strategic stakes and regional spillover effects Since 2012, Mali has faced a multidimensional crisis that has reshaped Sahel geopolitics. The progressive erosion of central state authority has led to territorial fragmentation, where armed groups and foreign powers vie for control. Once a cornerstone of Western counterterrorism strategiesContinue Reading
The desolate landscape along Mali’s northern supply arteries paints a harrowing picture: charred vehicle remains, decaying food provisions, and lifeless bodies discarded by the roadside. A pervasive stench of death hangs heavy, a grim testament to the pervasive violence gripping the nation. Yet, confronted with this profound humanitarian and securityContinue Reading