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The Sambisa Forest: once a haven, now a battleground for Nigeria’s militants Once a sprawling 60,000-square-kilometre natural reserve in north-eastern Nigeria, teeming with wildlife and drawing tourists from across Africa, …
Clash in sambisa forest as rival militants vie for control Read More
Dakar is this week hosting a pivotal gathering as the fourth edition of the Environment and Energy University kicks off, bringing together policymakers, researchers, civil society leaders, and technical partners …
Dakar hosts key talks on Senegal’s energy transition amid climate challenges Read More
At the launch of Senegal Space Week 2026, General Birame Diop, representing President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, delivered a keynote address that underscored the critical role of space technology in modern …
Senegal space week 2026: birame diop on protecting territory with space technology Read More
The Malian junta’s misplaced trust in Russian mercenaries fuels insurgency and economic collapse When the Malian military leadership invited Russian mercenary forces into the country in 2021, their strategic focus …
How Mali’s overreliance on mercenaries backfired against its security Read More
National Assembly to Hold Live Question Time with Prime Minister Sonko The Senegalese National Assembly will convene a high-stakes plenary session this Friday, May 22, 2026, beginning at 9:00 AM, …
Senegal parliament grills prime minister sonko friday on key issues Read More
The political landscape in Centrafrique has grown increasingly volatile following the official involvement of Russian mercenary forces in regional security operations. This development has directly impacted the leadership dynamics of …
Rising tensions in Centrafrique as russian mercenaries take charge in bossangoa Read More
Kidnapping has evolved into a lucrative industry for Boko Haram, fueling its armed campaign across Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, and Chad. This criminal enterprise has become a primary revenue stream for …
How Boko Haram funds its war through kidnappings in west africa Read More
Kidnapping as Boko Haram’s economic lifeline in West Africa Kidnapping has evolved into a structured industry for Boko Haram, fueling its decade-long insurgency across Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, and Chad. The …
How boko haram funds its insurgency through kidnappings Read More
The arrest of politician Ndiaga Seck continues to provoke considerable public debate. He faces charges for alleged «acts against nature» and was indicted on Monday by the investigative judge of …
Babacar ba condemns attempts to link ndiaga seck case to prime minister ousmane sonko Read More
Sénégal’s 2025 UEMOA Review Highlights Mixed Progress in Regional Integration Efforts Dakar recently hosted a pivotal gathering as Minister of Finance and Budget Cheikh Diba presided over the political phase …
Sénégal’s UEMOA review 2025 shows steady progress amid reform challenges Read More
Senegal Space Week 2026: Dakar pushes for tech sovereignty breakthrough The second edition of Senegal Space Week has concluded in Dakar, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s quest to …
Senegal space week 2026: Dakar pushes for tech sovereignty breakthrough Read More
Manon Aubry condemns escalating anti-LGBTQ+ persecution in Senegal French MEP Manon Aubry has sharply criticized the intensifying crackdown on LGBTQ+ individuals in Senegal, urging urgent intervention from Paris to protect …
Eurodeputy slams rising anti-lgbtq+ crackdown in Senegal Read More