Senegal’s electoral code reform: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye ratifies critical amendments A decisive milestone has been reached in Senegal’s electoral reform process with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye officially ratifying amendments L29 and L30 of the Electoral Code. This pivotal step follows a second parliamentary review and sets the stage forContinue Reading
Human rights group urges jihadist groups in Mali to lift blockade Reliou Koubakin Amnesty International has called on jihadist factions in Mali to immediately lift the blockade imposed on Bamako, warning of dire consequences for civilians. Since April 30, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) hasContinue Reading
Burkina Faso’s cattle export freeze strains Côte d’Ivoire’s Tabaski preparations With Tabaski just two weeks away, Burkina Faso’s sudden ban on all cattle exports has thrown Côte d’Ivoire into a supply crisis, forcing Abidjan to scramble for 172,000 heads where long-standing suppliers are closing shop. Beneath the economic move liesContinue Reading
From political campaigns to prison bars: one year of Succès Masra’s detention A year has passed since Chad’s authorities arrested and sentenced Succès Masra, a prominent opposition figure and former Prime Minister, whose continued imprisonment on politically motivated charges exposes the government’s intolerance toward dissent. Succès Masra, leader of theContinue Reading
The leader of the Pastef party, Ousmane Sonko, has summoned his political inner circle for a high-stakes meeting this Friday. The gathering is set to take place at 6:00 PM at his private residence located in the Cité Keur Gorgui district. Key party officials summoned for discussions Several prominent figuresContinue Reading
Diplomatic authorities in France are closely monitoring the case of a French citizen recently arrested in Senegal on charges related to homosexuality, according to insiders familiar with the matter. The individual was taken into custody on February 14, 2026, following a broader crackdown by Senegalese authorities. The arrest, which includesContinue Reading
Mali: JNIM blockade in Bamako sparks humanitarian crisis, warns Amnesty International Breaking news. The capital of Mali, Bamako, has been under siege since April 30 by militants from the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), prompting Amnesty International to issue an urgent call for the protection ofContinue Reading
The Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure of Algeria, Mr. Abdelkader Djellaoui, concluded a two-day working visit to N’Djamena on Thursday, where he was received by the Prime Minister and Head of Government of the Republic of Chad, Mr. Allamaye Halina. During the meeting, Mr. Halina expressed deep appreciationContinue Reading
As the curtain falls on another Ligue 1 season, Olympique de Marseille faces a high-stakes showdown against Stade Rennais at the Stade Vélodrome. This isn’t just another match—it’s a potential season-defining clash that could determine who secures the final Europa Conference League spot. With everything on the line, the PhocéensContinue Reading
Mali blocus of Bamako threatens civilian lives and food security Bamako’s ongoing blockade is inflicting unacceptable harm on civilians, severely restricting their freedom of movement and threatening their fundamental rights to food, health, and safety, warns Amnesty International. The human rights group urges the Groupe de soutien à l’islam etContinue Reading
The once-unstoppable expansion of Russian influence across Africa, driven by mercenary operations, disinformation campaigns, and anti-Western rhetoric, now faces an undeniable reckoning. Promises of enhanced security have gone unfulfilled, military entanglements have deepened, and local populations are increasingly rejecting Moscow’s overtures. What once appeared as a geopolitical triumph now resemblesContinue Reading
Military strikes cripple rebel cannabis operations in southern Senegal Soldiers and gendarmes from the Sénégal Armed Forces, supported by sniffer dogs, dismantled cannabis cultivation sites in Casamance in early May. This latest operation marks another chapter in one of Africa’s longest-running conflicts, dormant for 43 years in the southern regionsContinue Reading