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African politics and international relations Dakar reshapes African Francophonie with bold sovereignty agenda By Editor-in-Chief May 19, 2026 164 No comment Libreville, Tuesday, May 19, 2026 — A gathering under …
Dakar reshapes African Francophonie with bold sovereignty agenda Read More
Internal power struggles grip Senegal’s Pastef party as 2027 local elections loom The air is thick with anticipation—and tension—within Senegal’s Pastef movement as the country gears up for the 2027 …
Internal rifts shake Senegal’s pastef ahead of 2027 local polls Read More
On the morning of May 18, a drone operated by the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) tragically struck a vehicle belonging to the GATIA, an armed movement that has consistently demonstrated …
Malian drone strike targets allied forces in Intahaka, exposing strategic disarray Read More
On May 18, 2026, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire’s vibrant economic hub, became the focal point for a crucial continental discussion on personal data governance. For four days, the ninth international conference …
Abidjan spotlights data privacy in Africa’s digital transformation Read More
APR delegation in Touba criticizes Ousmane Sonko before religious leader The Alliance for the Republic (APR) has significantly escalated its engagement in Touba following the detention of Pape Malick Ndour. …
APR delegation in Touba criticizes Ousmane Sonko before religious leader Read More
Under the patronage of the Ministry of Tourism Development, Culture and Crafts, the House of Cultural Heritage of Chad, through the National Museum of Chad, hosted the inaugural Museum Night …
Tchad’s first museum night celebrates cultural heritage Read More
Senegal’s newly enacted anti-homosexuality law, which significantly escalates penalties for “unnatural acts,” is now manifesting its initial judicial consequences amidst considerable controversy. Just six weeks following its promulgation, over a …
Senegal’s anti-homosexuality law: legal challenges and human rights concerns Read More
Abidjan hosts pivotal pan-African dialogue on securing digital futures Abidjan became the focal point of Africa’s digital governance agenda this week as the ninth edition of the African Network of …
Governance of personal data to drive Africa’s digital economy at RAPDP 2026 in Abidjan Read More
Lomé, Togo — The third edition of Biashara Afrika kicked off on May 18, 2026, bringing together African leaders, investors, and private sector representatives to discuss trade, investment, and continental …
Togo hosts biashara afrika 2026: gnassingbé pushes for actionable african economic integration Read More
The highly anticipated draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers has been finalized in Cairo, Egypt, setting the stage for months of high-stakes competition across the continent. …
Can 2027 qualifiers draw sets stage for african football drama Read More
Strategic precautions as Mali’s instability spreads With more than 400 kilometers of shared border and deep commercial ties, Senegal remains acutely aware of the escalating challenges emanating from neighboring Mali …
Senegal steps up border security amid Mali unrest Read More
Algeria’s deep involvement in northern Mali stems from a strategic imperative: preventing the emergence of an autonomous Tuareg state that could inspire similar movements among its own Tuareg minority. The …
How Algeria has shaped northern Mali’s conflict for decades Read More