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Public reaction has erupted following a recent television segment examining the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in Senegal. The broadcast, aired in primetime, alleged widespread violence against homosexuals, igniting fierce …
Controversial report on lgbtq+ rights sparks debate in Senegal Read More
Mali’s security crisis deepens as external partnerships crumble Recent coordinated attacks by jihadist groups and separatists in Mali have exposed critical weaknesses in the country’s security strategy, raising serious questions …
Security outsourcing in Mali fails after recent jihadist advances Read More
Military leaders from Chad and the Central African Republic unite to enhance cross-border safety Senior military officials from Chad and the Central African Republic are stepping up their collaborative efforts …
Chad central african republic joint force strengthens border security Read More
Escalating tensions in Burkina Faso as Fulani face targeted repression Burkina Faso is grappling with a deepening crisis as the ruling authorities under Captain Ibrahim Traoré intensify pressure on the …
Burkina Faso: mounting distress among Fulani communities under Ibrahim Traoré’s rule Read More
The Head of State, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has taken direct control of negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to address Senegal’s escalating debt crisis, which stems from previously …
Senegal president diomaye faye leads imf debt talks amid economic challenges Read More
When family planning meets terrorism: a risky gamble in the Sahel In the heart of the Sahel, where Niamey stands as a beacon of progress for women’s empowerment, a silent …
Contraceptives in conflict zones of the Sahel reveal hidden dangers Read More
The issue of national debt is once again at the forefront of the economic agenda in Dakar. A group of specialists, including economists and public sector officials, recently convened to …
Senegal looks beyond the IMF to manage national debt Read More
The sun beat down on Kampala as dignitaries exchanged handshakes and shared smiles, yet beneath the ceremonial glow lay the weight of Africa’s most pressing challenges. On May 12, 2026, …
Togo Uganda diplomatic ties strengthen at museveni inauguration Read More
Home Expressions by Montaigne Mali rebel offensive: path to comprehensive political negotiations? A debate and current affairs platform featuring contributions from external experts. Middle East and Africa Print SHARE Mali …
Mali insurgent offensive sparks political negotiation talks Read More
The National Bureau of Land Freight of Chad (BNFT) has joined forces with freight authorities in Cameroon and the Central African Republic to launch a landmark digitalization pact for Central …
Central Africa’s trade corridors to go digital by 2030 Read More
ID4Africa 2026: Côte d’Ivoire leads Africa’s digital identity revolution From 12 to 15 May 2026, the bustling city of Abidjan will play host to the 7th annual ID4Africa General Assembly …
ID4Africa 2026: Abidjan hosts key digital identity summit in Côte d’Ivoire Read More
The government of Bénin, in a strategic collaboration with the United States, has introduced a significant upgrade to its border management infrastructure. The crucial Hillacondji border crossing is now equipped …
Bénin strengthens border security with new US-backed tech at Hillacondji Read More