Nigeria’s borno state sees nearly 10,000 former boko haram fighters rejoin society Officials in Borno State, located in Nigeria’s northeastern region, have confirmed that nearly 10,000 individuals who were once affiliated with Boko Haram have successfully transitioned back into civilian life. This achievement is part of a comprehensive government-backed rehabilitationContinue Reading

Ahead of the highly anticipated World Cup 2026 encounter between France and Sénégal, Ousmane Sonko, the President of the Senegalese National Assembly, offered a nuanced perspective, blending both athletic competition and profound political insights. During an interview, he expressed unwavering support for the Lions of Teranga while emphasizing the broaderContinue Reading

DÉRAPAGE Ousmane Sonko’s comments on France-Sénégal match spark identity debate Ahead of the much-anticipated France–Sénégal football encounter, a statement from Ousmane Sonko unexpectedly reignited a contentious debate typically confined to the fringes of identity politics. By declaring that “whatever the winner, Africa will have beaten Africa,” the President of Senegal’sContinue Reading

Cameroon’s central government moves to control local tax collection Despite ongoing commitments to decentralization, the Cameroonian government has recently stripped local communes of their authority to collect local taxes and levies. In Cameroon, the central government recently reassigned the responsibility for collecting local taxes and levies from municipal councils toContinue Reading

Moscow’s covert campaign to reshape West African alliances An extensive investigation has uncovered a meticulously orchestrated Russian initiative aimed at undermining Western influence in West Africa and embedding Moscow’s strategic footprint across the Sahel. The operation, described by insiders as a ‘Russian-style Françafrique,’ involves a coordinated network of influencers andContinue Reading

Damien Glez Political cartoonist and editorialist Key topics Niger Abdourahamane Tiani Mayra The Head of State of Niger, Abdourahamane Tiani, has issued a decree stripping activist Mayra of her nationality. This decision follows months of public debate surrounding her dual citizenship status and alleged involvement in activities deemed harmful toContinue Reading

Tchad N’Djamena’s future: strategic documents validated for chadian urban development A pivotal workshop in N’Djamena saw the validation of strategic documents for the Municipal Agency for Major Works (AMGT), marking a significant step towards enhanced urban development and effective governance in Chad’s capital. Sadam Ahmat Mahamat 15 juin 2026 —Continue Reading