The Senegalese Minister of Land and Air Transport, Abdoul Ahad Ndiaye, has strongly rebutted allegations made by opposition leader Ousmane Sonko regarding illicit funds allegedly channeled into the holy city of Touba. In a firm statement, the minister condemned Sonko’s remarks as a profound disrespect to Touba’s residents and theContinue Reading
The diplomatic standoff between Algeria and Mali has reached an unexpected turning point. In February, Bamako dismissed claims of an ambassador’s return to Algiers as “fabricated disinformation.” Yet by July 10, the Malian government reversed course, announcing the reinstatement of its envoy to Algeria and the reopening of its airspaceContinue Reading
The United Nations Human Rights Office announced its decision to phase out operations at its Burkina Faso office by November 30, 2026, following a period of escalating tensions with the country’s authorities. This development comes as Burkina Faso, alongside Mali and Niger, moves forward with its withdrawal from the RomeContinue Reading
Press freedom decline in Mali under transitional government Organisation: RSF_fr Share facebook twitter linkedin Email Recent suspension of a live call-in show and the arrests of journalists Chahana Takiou and Abderhmane Keïta this June highlight the severe repression faced by media professionals in Mali. Over nearly six years of transitionContinue Reading
As the nation undergoes a thorough reconfiguration of its external partnerships, Niger has formally accepted a contribution of 20,000 tonnes of fertilizer provided by the Russie. This significant shipment, which arrived through the port of Lomé before being transported by land, reflects the transitional government’s stated ambition to stimulate domesticContinue Reading
The Bénin has stunned observers by surpassing Nigeria in per capita GDP for the first time in decades—a feat achieved without relying on oil or natural gas revenues. This remarkable turnaround reflects a decade of robust economic policies centered on diversification, industrialization, and corruption control, positioning the small West AfricanContinue Reading
Illustrative photograph (AFP or licensors) Nigeria’s unending grief after easter massacres Bishop Bulus Dauwa Yohanna of Kontagora diocese reveals harrowing details of recent attacks The Easter weekend in Nigeria was marred by brutal massacres that have once again exposed the deep-rooted violence plaguing Africa’s most populous nation. West Africa‘s largest countryContinue Reading
Islamist militants strike villages in Tillabéri, leaving 35 dead Nairobi — Armed extremists linked to the Islamic State in the Sahel (EIS) have carried out two brutal attacks in western Niger, killing 30 civilians—including four children—and five captured fighters since January 18, 2026. The extremist group has been accused ofContinue Reading