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A coordinated offensive by Nigerian, Nigerien, and Chadian forces has forced Boko Haram jihadists to abandon their hideouts along the Lake Chad basin, marking a significant shift in the region’s …
Regional forces crush boko haram strongholds in lake Chad basin Read More
Rodez shocks Red Star in thrilling Ligue 2 playoff clash Ligue 2 Playoff stage Red Star 2-3 Rodez AF Red Star 2-3 Rodez AF Goals: Cabral (15′) and Escartin (61′) …
Rodez shocks Red Star in thrilling Ligue 2 playoff clash Read More
Chad is currently grappling with an overwhelming humanitarian situation as more than 1.3 million displaced persons, including refugees and returnees, seek safety within its borders. The vast majority of these …
Chad’s refugee crisis: women face rising violence and medical shortages Read More
The Senegal government is actively seeking innovative strategies to address its growing debt burden, with economists and financial experts advocating for alternatives to the traditional frameworks proposed by the International …
Senegal explores debt solutions beyond IMF recommendations Read More
In Dakar, economists and policymakers are engaged in a critical dialogue about Senegal’s escalating debt burden. The two-day International Conference on Debt in Senegal has drawn experts, financial analysts, and …
Sénégal’s debt crisis sparks heated debate on sustainable solutions Read More
In a strategic move to bolster its automotive sector presence, Mayelia PARTICIPATIONS, a diversified African investment group, has acquired the Société Ivoirienne de Contrôle Technique Automobile (SICTA), Côte d’Ivoire’s longstanding …
Mayelia PARTICIPATIONS expands with SICTA acquisition in Côte d’Ivoire Read More
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, held a significant meeting with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to address critical economic challenges. The discussion focused on …
Sénégal and IMF discuss debt management and economic reforms Read More
The weekend of May 10-11, 2026, will be etched in Mali’s energy crisis as a dark chapter. Near the Baoulé forest in the Kayes region, militants from the Group for …
Mali faces blackout after JNIM sabotage of power grid in Baoulé Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dakar recently hosted a landmark official visit by Norway’s Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust, from May 3 to 4, 2026. This two-day diplomatic engagement …
Norwegian minister’s diplomatic visit to Senegal Read More
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has announced sweeping changes to the Rassemblement des Houphouëtistes pour la Démocratie et la Paix (RHDP), Côte d’Ivoire’s ruling coalition, aimed at reinforcing internal discipline and …
Ivorian president Ouattara restructures RHDP to strengthen party discipline Read More
Paris Saint-Germain is set to face its closest competitor, RC Lens, on Wednesday, May 13th, in a rescheduled fixture from Ligue 1’s 29th round. This pivotal encounter offers the capital …
Paris Saint-Germain poised for ligue 1 title glory against lens Read More
Following the synchronized attacks on April 25 and 26 targeting key Malian cities such as Bamako, Kati, Gao, Sévaré, and Kidal, a previously unspoken question has re-emerged within Mali’s security …
Mali’s evolving security crisis: considering dialogue with jihadists Read More