International Sénégal could Patrick Vieira take charge of Senegal’s national team? Speculation is swirling around Dakar as Senegal’s football federation prepares for an urgent executive committee meeting this Saturday. With the Lions of Teranga’s World Cup campaign cut short in controversial fashion, the future of the national team’s head coachContinue Reading
The Stade Rennais has moved decisively in its summer restructuring, finalizing a key defensive signing that reshapes its right-back strategy. Manager Franck Haise has officially welcomed American right-back Bryan Reynolds to the squad, bringing an end to an otherwise promising pursuit that had captured the imagination of Breton supporters.Continue Reading
Dakar’s criminal court has postponed a verdict in the case involving alleged signature forgery linked to former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The decision comes after prosecutors requested additional time to review evidence, pushing the ruling to July 23, 2026, instead of the originally scheduled date of July 9, 2026. TheContinue Reading
Dakar and Lomé: Two Nations, Two Visions of Constitutional Rule In recent months, the capitals of Senegal and Togo have laid bare two starkly divergent interpretations of constitutional governance. While judicial institutions in Dakar have reaffirmed the supremacy of the law, their counterparts in Lomé have faced criticism for aligningContinue Reading
A significant diplomatic and military crisis in the Sahel region has reached its long-awaited resolution. Algeria declared on Friday, July 10, 2026, the complete reopening of its national airspace to Malian air carriers. This pivotal decision marks the conclusion of over a year of heightened tensions between Algiers and Bamako.Continue Reading
The West African nation of Togo is quietly reshaping its security strategy to confront the escalating threat posed by jihadist groups across the Sahel. As regional instability deepens, Lomé has quietly forged discreet partnerships with international actors, including the Turkey, the Russian Federation, and its controversial Africa Corps military unit.Continue Reading
Since 2025, Togo has quietly expanded its defense strategy against Sahel-based jihadist groups, forging new partnerships while reinforcing existing ones. The country’s leadership, under President Faure Gnassingbé, has turned to unconventional allies to bolster its security framework, signaling a shift in regional security dynamics. The Turkish government has emerged asContinue Reading
Togo strengthens military partnerships amid rising jihadist threats in West Africa Recent developments reveal Lomé’s strategic shift in regional security cooperation, as the Togolese government actively explores new alliances to bolster its defense against escalating jihadist activities across the Sahel. This evolving security landscape underscores the shifting dynamics of internationalContinue Reading
Ministers from African nations rich in critical minerals converged in Abidjan to chart a bold new path for the continent’s vast underground wealth. The high-level meeting brought together policymakers, regional bodies, and global investors to redefine Africa’s role in the global resource economy, with a focus on local value creation,Continue Reading
Ministers and development partners from across Africa convened in Abidjan to chart a bold new course for the continent’s critical minerals, aiming to turn its vast underground wealth into a springboard for economic, industrial, and social transformation. The three-day gathering focused on unlocking local value, securing sustainable financing, and buildingContinue Reading
The future of Africa’s vast mineral wealth took center stage in Abidjan this week, where ministers from mineral-rich nations and global development partners convened to chart a bold new course for the continent’s economic transformation. The focus? Turning critical minerals into a springboard for industrialization, job creation, and sustainable growth—whileContinue Reading
In Abidjan, African nations rich in critical minerals and their international partners have united to chart a bold new course: turning the continent’s vast mineral wealth into a catalyst for economic, industrial, and social transformation. The focus is on maximizing local value creation, securing sustainable financing, and building robust regionalContinue Reading