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Is Bamako still secure? Once a forbidden question, it now hangs over the capital with grim urgency. On a Tuesday in May 2026, the rural commune of Siby, just 30 …
Mali: jihadist siege tightens around Bamako as junte struggles Read More
The political segment of the 11th annual review of UEMOA community reforms took place this Tuesday in Dakar, following a brief one-day postponement. The session, attended by the President of …
Senegal urged to accelerate community reform implementation Read More
Forum du Justiciable decries attempts to link Ousmane Sonko to Ndiaga Seck case Babacar Ba, the esteemed president of the Forum du Justiciable, has unequivocally come to the defense of …
Forum du Justiciable decries attempts to link Ousmane Sonko to Ndiaga Seck case Read More
The legal saga surrounding Fadilou Kéita, the Director-General of Senegal’s Caisse des dépôts et consignations (CDC), has intensified after the mayor of Kaolack, Serigne Mboup, and Habibou Lèye, a key …
Senegal mayor and urban project head questioned in public funds dispute Read More
Why the Tabaski sheep is breaking Senegalese households Every year, millions of Senegalese plunge into debt to buy a sheep for Tabaski, transforming a religious duty into a social nightmare …
How senegalese families struggle with tabaski sheep costs Read More
The judicial proceedings involving panafricanist activist Kémi Séba and his son have reached a critical juncture. As pivotal deadlines approach in court, the defense’s arguments are struggling to sway the …
Kémi Séba’s legal battle nears final phase as extradition looms Read More
The public prosecutor’s office in Dakar has initiated a formal investigation into Thierno Lô, a former minister and prominent member of the Alliance for the Republic (APR). This legal action …
Senegal investigation targets former minister Thierno Lô over Macky Sall un rumors Read More
The vital Dakar-Bamako highway, a lifeline for commerce between Senegal and Mali, faces an unprecedented security crisis. The Senegalese Road Haulers’ Union (URS) has instructed its drivers to halt all …
Sénégal halts truck convoys to Mali amid rising jihadist threats Read More
Chad Chad reshuffles top security posts with strategic appointments The Chadian government has unveiled key leadership changes at the Ministry of Public Security, elevating two senior officials to critical roles. …
Chad reshuffles top security posts with strategic appointments Read More
In a country grappling with an unprecedented security and humanitarian crisis, Burkina Faso’s military leadership is facing a scandal that strikes at the heart of public trust. General Célestin Simporé, …
Burkina Faso scandal rocks defense ministry as 170 million cfa vanishes Read More