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Ousmane Sonko addresses parliament as Burkina Faso faces critical policy debates On Friday, May 22, 2026, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko will take center stage at the National Assembly during a…
The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has once again exposed the fragility of Mali’s security situation with a brazen assault on a Chinese-owned mining operation near…
As Mali’s military leadership clings to power while insurgents tighten their grip, citizens face an impossible dilemma: surrender to the advancing jihadists or accept the junta’s faltering rule. The Group…
Football insiders are buzzing about a potential €30 million transfer that could reshape the Olympique de Marseille’s summer campaign as financial pressures mount. With European football’s most lucrative competition —…
News Politics Côte d’Ivoire: Civil society pushes for sweeping electoral overhaul amid calls for inclusive political dialogue FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp The future of Côte d’Ivoire’s electoral governance remains a hot-button issue following…
The French association STOP homophobie is currently providing assistance to 68 individuals detained in Senegal under the country’s recent anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. The law, passed on March 11, imposes prison sentences…
Maurice Digbeu Kipré, the visionary founder and CEO of Serenity, Côte d’Ivoire’s leading insurance company, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Abidjan. He was 75 years old. Born…
Senegal faces Mozambique, Sudan and Ethiopia in CAN 2027 qualifiers The Lions of Teranga now know their fate after the draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Senegal…
The landscape of leisure in Chad’s urban centers is shifting, with online betting capturing the attention of a significant portion of the country’s youth. In N’Djamena and other major cities,…
Starlink’s internet pricing sparks controversy in Senegal Residents across Senegal are questioning the recently announced pricing structure for Starlink’s satellite internet service. The fixed rates, which remain unchanged for the…
In a move aimed at currying favor with urban populations, the Nigerien transitional authorities have enacted a decree imposing strict rent controls across the country. The regulation, which caps monthly…
Burkina Faso’s displaced face betrayal as billions vanish into thin air In a high-profile ceremony, the Burkina Faso government unveiled an ambitious agricultural support program worth over two billion West…