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A critical trade artery linking Dakar and Bamako has ground to a halt after a series of unsettling events unfolded near Kidira, a key transit point on the Senegal-Mali border. …
Disrupted trade route between Dakar and Bamako halts transport flow Read More
Senegal’s 2026 World Cup ambitions take shape with star-studded squad The Teranga Lions have announced their 28-man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring household names like Sadio Mané …
Senegal unveils 2026 World Cup squad with Mané and Koulibaly Read More
Togo has rapidly become a central theater for an intense geopolitical contest unfolding between France and Russia. Through a blend of crisis diplomacy, security accords, and soft power initiatives, these …
Lomé emerges as a pivotal stage in franco-russian influence struggle Read More
Government in the Hot Seat: Premier Sonko Criticizes Judicial Delays The Senegalese government faced sharp criticism today as Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko expressed frustration over the glacial pace of judicial …
Senegal’s government under fire for slow judicial processes Read More
On May 18, 2026, the Nigerien government formally announced the establishment of a national uranium mining company and the revocation of the mining concession previously held by the French group …
Niger asserts full control over uranium, ending Orano’s decades-long presence Read More
Flags of Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire © DR Ivorian leadership reaffirms unwavering support for Morocco’s Sahara sovereignty Diplomatic ties strengthen as Abidjan aligns with Rabat’s autonomy vision During an official …
Côte d’Ivoire backs Morocco’s territorial integrity in Sahara dispute Read More
In Senegal, Faye and Sonko’s conflicting visions collide in a high-stakes dialogue As Senegal navigates a delicate political transition, two prominent figures are locked in a fierce battle of ideologies …
Senegal’s political tensions: Faye and Sonko’s dialogue battle Read More
At the heart of Senegal’s political future: a clash of visions Senegal stands at a pivotal moment in its political trajectory, where two influential figures—Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko—are …
Senegal’s political crossroads: Diomaye Faye and Sonko’s dialogue battle Read More
End of an era: Bénin’s president Talon reflects on decade of transformation As the clock ticks toward the inauguration of Romuald Wadagni, Bénin’s next president, Patrice Talon delivered a solemn …
Benin’s Patrice Talon bids farewell to nation ahead of Wadagni’s presidency Read More
News Pan-African Affairs Senegal’s anti-LGBT+ law sparks diplomatic tensions with France FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp Diplomatic relations between Senegal and France have reached a critical juncture following Senegal’s recent passage of a stricter …
Senegal’s anti-LGBT+ law sparks diplomatic tensions with France Read More
At 85 years old, Auguste Miremont stands as a monumental figure in the history of Côte d’Ivoire. As the nation’s first Minister of Communication and a veteran of the media …
Auguste Miremont reflects on the political legacy of Houphouët-Boigny and Alassane Ouattara Read More
As the 2026 Hajj approaches, the Chadian National Office for Pilgrimage Organization (ORGEP) has issued a critical advisory to all Chadian pilgrims preparing to embark on this sacred journey. The …
Hajj 2026: chadian pilgrims receive strict safety guidelines from orgep Read More