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The political and business figure from Kaolack expressed deep disappointment over the deteriorating relationship between Senegal’s president and his former prime minister, recalling his unwavering support for Ousmane Sonko during …
Senegal politics: kaolack mayor urges diomaye faye and sonko to mend ties Read More
In the vast expanse of northern Mali, where the echoes of conflict rarely cease, a new wave of violence has left the international community stunned. Reports emerging from the region …
Mali: un silence troublant face aux exactions contre soldats et civils Read More
Three years after General Abdourahamane Tiani led a military takeover in Niger, the country remains locked in a deepening crisis that has eroded fundamental freedoms and democratic institutions. A damning …
Niger three years after the coup: rights under severe strain Read More
The Moroccan government and Veolia, the French multinational, have reignited discussions on the strategic Rabat desalination plant project, designed to produce 300 million cubic meters of water annually. The initiative, …
Rabat desalination plant talks resume between Veolia and Morocco Read More
The partnership between Mali and Morocco is entering a pivotal new chapter, as announced by the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. From July 21 to 24, 2026, …
Mali Morocco joint cooperation forum kicks off in Bamako july 2026 Read More
Top stories Senegal news Touba Descendants of Serigne Touba declare Ousmane Sonko ‘persona non grata’ in Touba A collective representing the descendants of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba—founder of the Mouride brotherhood—has …
Sénégalais react to Sonko being declared persona non grata in Touba Read More
Niger’s human rights crisis deepens under military rule As Niger approaches the third anniversary of the July 26, 2023 coup, a leading international watchdog has issued a stark warning about …
Niger: military junta accused of worsening human rights crisis Read More
The administration under former President Donald Trump is exploring the possibility of a U.S. military intervention targeting the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda-affiliated faction …
US mulls military strikes on JNIM in Mali amid security concerns Read More
Why Niamey’s vegetable prices are spiraling out of control In Niamey, the heart of Niger’s capital, households are grappling with a harsh economic reality: the cost of essential vegetables has …
Niamey faces rising food prices due to agricultural planning gaps Read More
For Amadou Bangoura, a 30-year-old Beninese student, that evening in late June will forever remain etched in his memory. Around 10 p.m., he left his gym in the Liberté 6 …
Rising xenophobia in Senegal amid foreigner crackdowns Read More
The recent deployment of Russian troops to Togo, following the inauguration of a Russian military base on July 12, 2026, has intensified discussions about the true intentions behind Moscow’s expanding …
Russian military presence in Togo sparks strategic debates in west africa Read More
Posted today at 12:11 PM Reading time: 3 minutes. File generated on Read in the app Summarize Omer Mbadi Cameroun correspondent Banque mondiale African Development Bank
Cameroon’s untapped billions in development loans Read More