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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 …
Jnim’s malian gold extortion scheme targets chinese miners to fund attacks Read More
In a move that has left many stunned, the governor of Burkina Faso‘s Kadiogo region issued an order to shut down the country’s largest Sunni mosque in Ouagadougou. The decision, …
Controversial closure of sunni mosque in Ouagadougou sparks backlash Read More
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 …
Côte d’ivoire: internal tensions rock PDCI amid RHDP strategies Read More
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. …
Tchad government apologizes to judges after tense talks Read More
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 …
Senegal debt crisis: does Sonko’s exit pave the way for IMF talks? Read More
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Senegal debt crisis IMF talks hinge on political shifts Read More
An urgent alert from the World Food Programme (WFP) reveals that over 330,000 people in Togo are teetering on the brink of severe food insecurity. The crisis, exacerbated by chronic …
Togo faces acute hunger crisis as food insecurity spreads in northern savannahs Read More
With the PSG vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League final just hours away, football fever is gripping Albi. The city’s bars and restaurants are pulling out all the stops, transforming their …
Best places to watch PSG vs Arsenal in Albi with fan promotions Read More
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 …
Chad officials seek resolution over security minister’s remarks Read More
PSG vs Arsenal: Budapest braces for a comfortable final under clear skies As France battles an intense heatwave, the Paris Saint-Germain squad will find relief in Budapest’s milder climate for …
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In Niamey, the grand narratives of restored sovereignty and severance from international financial institutions are colliding with the harsh realities of governance. While the National Council for the Safeguarding of …
Niger’s sovereignty illusion: Tiani’s regime seeks debt despite promises Read More
The northern reaches of Togo are grappling with an unparalleled state of vulnerability, as the World Food Programme (WFP) issues a stark warning regarding an impending humanitarian catastrophe. Analysts contend …
Togo’s deepening food crisis: a test for faure gnassingbé’s administration Read More