Confronting Famine in the DRC: Understanding the Root Causes and Efforts to Address Them
Understanding the Devastating Impact of Famine in the DRC The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been grappling with a persistent food crisis for over two decades, affecting over 26.5 million people, who struggle to meet their basic nutritional needs. The Root Cause of Famine: Ongoing Conflict The prolonged conflictContinue Reading
Sénégal : Bassirou Diomaye Faye lance son parti KIIRAAY à Dakar
Le président sénégalais Bassirou Diomaye Faye a franchi un cap décisif en officialisant, samedi 25 juillet à Dakar, la création de KIIRAAY – Les Patriotes Républicains, son propre véhicule partisan. L’annonce, faite lors d’une assemblée générale constitutive tenue dans un hôtel de la capitale, consacre l’émancipation politique du chef deContinue Reading
Burkina Faso court strikes blow against gold streaming deals
A landmark ruling by Burkina Faso’s courts has sent shockwaves through the global mining sector, nullifying a gold streaming contract that had tied the country’s mineral wealth to foreign financiers. The decision, which voids an agreement between Canadian giants Franco-Nevada and Sandstorm Gold Royalties and a local mining asset, underscoresContinue Reading
Côte d’Ivoire launches national public key infrastructure to boost digital trust
The Ivorian government has taken a decisive step to strengthen digital security by activating its national Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). This milestone introduces a sovereign system for issuing and managing electronic certificates, essential for verifying identities, securing transactions, and protecting digital exchanges. Alongside this deployment, Abidjan has initiated a newContinue Reading
Diomaye Faye establishes new party ‘Kiiraay’ amid political split in Senegal
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has formally inaugurated his new political party, Kiiraay, marking a definitive break from his former mentor and ex-Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The announcement came during a high-profile gathering in Dakar, where hundreds of supporters gathered both inside and outside the venue, waving banners andContinue Reading
Bassirou Diomaye Faye Warns Ousmane Sonko About ‘New Order’ in Senegal Politics
Senegal’s former Prime Minister Bassirou Diomaye Faye has issued a stern warning to President Ousmane Sonko, saying that the current path of reconciliation and cooperation between the two leaders is at an end. In a statement that can be translated as ‘here, now, what was tolerated will no longer beContinue Reading
Séngal: Président Diomaye Faye présente son nouveau parti « Kiiraay », les patriotes républicains »
Le président Diomaye Faye présente son nouveau parti Aujourd’hui, le président de la République du Séngal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a présenté son nouveau parti politique, « Kiiraay », les patriotes républicains. Ce parti a pour objectif de rebâtir l’espoir pour tout un peuple et dans tous ses segments. Un appelContinue Reading
Burkina Faso: Over 1.3 Million Internally Displaced Persons Return Home
Progress in Security Situation Leads to Increased Returns The Burkinabé government, under the presidency of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has announced that over 1.3 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) have returned to their places of origin as of June 30, 2026, thanks to the progressive improvement in security situations in severalContinue Reading
Rennes dominates Bruges in summer friendly showdown
The Stade Rennais delivered another convincing performance in pre-season action, overcoming Belgian champions Club Bruges 2-1 at home thanks to a standout display by Estéban Lepaul. Lepaul, the club’s top scorer from last season’s Ligue 1 campaign, opened the scoring just before halftime—his third goal of the summer—to give RennesContinue Reading
Khombole controversy: why Ousmane Sonko’s supporters’ language raises concerns
In Khombole, a recent gathering took a surprising turn when activist Maïmouna Dièye’s remarks about opposition leader Ousmane Sonko sparked immediate controversy. Her choice of words not only drew attention but also ignited a broader debate about the boundaries between political admiration and religious reverence in Senegal. Maïmouna Dièye’s statementContinue Reading
Ousmane Sonko Receives Warning from Bassirou Diomaye: ‘Fii, saa fitnë dotufi nanee ñeex’
President of the Republic Bassirou Diomaye Faye has issued a clear warning to his successor, President Ousmane Sonko, in a message that can be translated as: ‘Here, now, what was tolerated will no longer be tolerated.’ The founder of the KIIRAAY – Les Patriotes républicains party recalls that Senegal isContinue Reading
Ousmane Sonko warns PASTEF supporters of planned provocations
PASTEF leader Ousmane Sonko issued a stern warning to his supporters during a gathering in Bambey on Saturday. He cautioned that his movement may face deliberate attempts to provoke reactions, including targeted actions against his own person. Speaking to the crowd, Sonko revealed that some actors are plotting to destabilizeContinue Reading