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Military Leader Mahmoud Salah’s Release Sparks Renewed Tensions in Niger Niger’s political landscape has shifted dramatically following the release of influential military leader Mahmoud Salah, a move that has emboldened …
Niger military leader mahmoud salah freed as rebel faction resumes fight Read More
Burkina Faso’s transitional government has recently declared that it now controls 74.53% of the national territory, a figure intended to project an image of military progress and restored stability. Yet, …
Burkina Faso security claims under scrutiny as ground reality contradicts government data Read More
Benin’s first Senate convenes ahead of landmark inauguration Benin’s political landscape is on the brink of a historic milestone as the nation prepares to inaugurate its first-ever Senate. In a …
Benin’s historic senate installation: talon and boni yayi stand together Read More
Côte d’Ivoire’s 2026-2030 national development plan: a strategic vision for growth The Côte d’Ivoire’s National Development Plan (PND) for 2026-2030 represents more than just a roadmap—it’s a bold declaration of …
Côte d’Ivoire’s 2026-2030 national development plan: a strategic vision for growth Read More
In a move that has sent ripples through Morocco’s political landscape, Fouzi Lekjaâ, a prominent figure in the country’s football administration, has been named to a key position at the …
Fouzi Lekjaâ’s un appointment shakes up Morocco’s election race Read More
Nationalist symbolism struggles to mask deepening security crisis The line between political posturing and ground-level reality in Burkina Faso appears increasingly blurred. The military junta’s recent decision to introduce a …
Burkina Faso faces twin challenges of rising nationalism and security collapse Read More
Critical minerals have become the new gold of the global economy, essential for powering clean energy and digital innovation. Africa, holding nearly a third of the world’s identified reserves of …
Africa’s critical minerals: navigating geopolitical pressure and local transformation Read More
The United Nations became the stage for a rare diplomatic confrontation late Monday as the U.S. delegation walked out of a Security Council session in protest. The move followed sharp …
Diplomatic flare-ups at the un and beyond: us-France clash over human rights Read More
Fichier généré le Résumé Mehdi Ba Senegal specialist journalist In a move that has captured national attention, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially launched his new political movement, Kiiraay …
Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye unveils bold patriotism with new movement Read More
The Olympic Lyonnais faces a critical juncture this August as their upcoming fixture against Auxerre in Ligue 1 remains undecided, awaiting the outcome of their Champions League qualifier against Sparta …
Ol auxerre match date hinges on champions league clash with prague Read More
In just two decades, the Rassemblement des Houphouëtistes pour la Démocratie et la Paix (RHDP) has undergone a remarkable evolution. Once a fragile alliance forged between former rivals, it now …
How the RHDP transformed from a unified coalition to Côte d’Ivoire’s dominant party Read More
Niamey, July 27, 2026 — High-level talks among leaders of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) continue as the region marks three years since the National Council for the Safeguard …
Niger and Burkina Faso strengthen security ties during Sahel alliance consultations Read More