In a concerning development across Mali, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (Jnim), a prominent jihadist organization, has intensified its efforts to exploit the nation’s valuable gold resources. Our investigations reveal a systematic scheme targeting Chinese gold miners operating in the region. Jnim is actively extorting theseContinue Reading

Alain Aka Côte d’Ivoire correspondent Tidjane Thiam Parti Démocratique de Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) Unrest within the PDCI as political maneuvering intensifies The Parti Démocratique de Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) is navigating choppy waters, with internal divisions deepening as the Rassemblement des Houphouëtistes pour la Démocratie et la Paix (RHDP) advances itsContinue Reading

Tchad Tchad government issues formal apology to judiciary After an extraordinary assembly of legal unions, Chad’s administration formally apologized to magistrates, signaling a commitment to restoring trust and institutional harmony. Staff Writer May 29, 2026 — 1 min read Share On May 26, 2026, the two major magistrate unions inContinue Reading

Thaïs Brouck Economy Journalist, Macroeconomic Specialist Ousmane Sonko Kristalina Georgieva Bassirou Diomaye Faye IMF Senegal’s debt dilemma: a potential shift toward IMF engagement With Senegal grappling under the weight of its escalating debt, the unexpected departure of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has sparked fresh speculation about the country’s economic trajectory.Continue Reading

Chad officials seek resolution over security minister’s remarks A high-level meeting in N’Djamena has paved the way for reconciliation between the judiciary and the Security Minister following a misunderstanding sparked by public statements. Both sides agreed to issue clarifications and apologies to restore mutual trust. Diplomatic engagement averts institutional crisisContinue Reading

PSG vs Arsenal: Budapest braces for a comfortable final under clear skies As France battles an intense heatwave, the Paris Saint-Germain squad will find relief in Budapest’s milder climate for Saturday’s Champions League showdown against Arsenal. Cooler conditions await PSG in Hungary The Parisian delegation arrived in Budapest on FridayContinue Reading

In Niamey, the grand narratives of restored sovereignty and severance from international financial institutions are colliding with the harsh realities of governance. While the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP), led by General Abdourahamane Tiani, persists in proclaiming total autonomy and brighter prospects for Nigeriens, the actionsContinue Reading

The northern reaches of Togo are grappling with an unparalleled state of vulnerability, as the World Food Programme (WFP) issues a stark warning regarding an impending humanitarian catastrophe. Analysts contend that this escalating crisis underscores fundamental governance shortcomings within Faure Gnassingbé’s administration, which appears unable to assure both the physicalContinue Reading