The upcoming Ramadan season, marked by heightened spiritual devotion and increased consumption, has cast a shadow over Burkina Faso’s livestock sector due to stringent export restrictions imposed by Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s regime. While the Mobile Brigade for Economic Control and Fraud Repression (BMCRF) celebrates the interception of multiple cattle-laden trucksContinue Reading
At least four airstrikes targeted Kidal overnight from Wednesday to Thursday, causing significant material damage, according to a local source in the city who requested anonymity. One strike demolished a residential building near a former market, while another left a deep crater in the courtyard of Kidal’s governorate headquarters—reclaimed byContinue Reading
President Talon concludes an era with a vision for renewal Under the ornate setting of the Republic’s ceremonial halls, President Patrice Talon convened what appears to be the final cabinet meeting of his current administration. The solemn proceedings were not merely procedural but carried a rare emotional weight, as theContinue Reading
As West Africa grapples with a wave of political instability and military takeovers, a significant ideological rift has emerged within the ECOWAS corridors. At the center of this tension is the controversial issue of presidential term limits. While Bénin‘s President, Patrice Talon, has become a vocal advocate for mandatory powerContinue Reading
Military force alone cannot resolve the deepening crisis in Mali. As coordinated offensives by jihadist groups and separatist movements intensify across the north, the Malian state faces mounting pressure on multiple fronts. Yet beneath the surface of these clashes, a far more significant shift is unfolding—one that is reshaping theContinue Reading
Tchad: eight years prison for GCAP leaders sparks political uproar In Chad, the sentencing of eight leaders from the Political Actors Consultation Group (GCAP) to eight years in prison has ignited fierce political backlash. Five days after the verdict, Hissein Abdoulaye, spokesperson for the opposition coalition, broke his silence toContinue Reading
Abdelkader Djellaoui, Algeria’s Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, commenced a pivotal two-day working visit to the Republic of Chad on Wednesday. Leading a high-level delegation, his mission is to explore effective strategies for implementing joint infrastructure initiatives, with a particular focus on advancing the ambitious Trans-Saharan Road project.Continue Reading
Romuald Wadagni steps into leadership with a mandate for transformation Romuald Wadagni has secured a decisive victory in Benin’s presidential election, winning 94.27% of the vote against challenger Paul Hounkpè, who conceded defeat and urged national unity. The Constitutional Court confirmed a 63.57% turnout, a significant rise from the 50.17%Continue Reading
The discourse surrounding the potential dissolution of Côte d’Ivoire’s Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) has once again taken center stage in the nation’s political landscape. This pivotal body, responsible for orchestrating elections across Côte d’Ivoire, faces ongoing criticism from various opposition factions. They contend that the CEI’s current structure lacks balanceContinue Reading
The coastal surveillance of Senegal is entering a transformative phase. Following the announced departure of French forces in 2024, Dakar is preparing to entrust a segment of its maritime security to Turkey. This strategic pivot, championed by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, underscores Senegal’s accelerated realignmentContinue Reading
The recent cyberattack on Senegal’s Public Treasury underscores a growing threat to Dakar’s digital infrastructure. Over the past six months, three key government agencies have fallen victim to breaches, raising serious concerns about the nation’s cybersecurity readiness. This incident coincides with the state’s rapid push toward digitalizing public services, whichContinue Reading
Malians stand firm behind their army and government amid security crisis In Mali, transitional authorities remain resolute in their fight against armed groups. On April 25, the jihadist coalition Jnim—linked to al-Qaïda—and the separatist rebels of the FLA launched coordinated attacks, resulting in the tragic loss of Defense Minister GeneralContinue Reading