Cheikh Diba, Senegal’s Minister of Finance, recently disclosed to the National Assembly that the Plan de Redressement Économique et Social (PRES) had generated 63.4 billion West African CFA francs in the current year. These figures emerged amid tense negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), prompting Waly Diouf Bodian, aContinue Reading
Culture and ideas — Documentary Children in Cameroon face the lingering shadow of Boko Haram Video reserved for subscribers Subscribe to access our video content Log in In “The Shadow of Boko Haram,” an award-winning documentary by Cameroonian filmmaker Cyrielle Raingou, the daily struggles of young lives caught between terrorContinue Reading
Andoni Iraola hails Arsenal’s Premier League crown after Bournemouth draw Following the goalless stalemate between Bournemouth and Manchester City, which mathematically secured Arsenal’s first English top-flight title in two decades, Cherries boss Andoni Iraola extended his congratulations to the Gunners and their manager, Mikel Arteta. The Spaniard praised the cohesiveContinue Reading
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 judges, who remain unconvinced by the activist’s submissions. Observers closely monitoring the case suggest the defense’s efforts have failed toContinue Reading
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 trips into Malian territory due to escalating attacks by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), anContinue Reading
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. The Chadian Ministry of Public Security has undergone a strategic leadership overhaul, with two high-profile appointments reshaping key departments. MahamatContinue Reading
With the abrupt termination of the historic Arlit mining concession, previously held by the French Atomic Energy Commission, Niger’s military leadership has secured a fleeting political victory. Behind the populist rhetoric of General Abdourahamane Tiani, however, lies a reckless strategy that threatens to undermine the nation’s mining sector for yearsContinue Reading
Chad’s economic transition is now facing a critical test. The government is pushing forward with its « Tchad Connexion 2030 » initiative, a flagship strategy designed to steer the nation away from its heavy reliance on oil revenues. International partners—including multilateral institutions and bilateral donors—have reaffirmed their backing for N’Djamena,Continue Reading
The presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire unfolded under heavy security and heightened vigilance, with polling stations across the country operating smoothly throughout the day. Despite widespread concerns about potential post-election unrest or communal violence—echoing the turbulence of the 2010-2011 and 2020 polls—no major incidents were reported by closing time. AuthoritiesContinue Reading
Niger has formally announced the establishment of the Timersoï Uranium Mining Company (TSUMCO), a new national entity poised to assume control over uranium extraction operations in Arlit, located in the country’s northern region. This pivotal development simultaneously signifies the conclusion of the historic concession granted to the French group Orano,Continue Reading
