Burkina Faso mosque closure sparks backlash among sunnite faithful
In a move that has left many bewildered, the regional governor of Kadiogo has ordered the closure of a major sunnite mosque in Ouagadougou, a decision that threatens to deepen…
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In a move that has left many bewildered, the regional governor of Kadiogo has ordered the closure of a major sunnite mosque in Ouagadougou, a decision that threatens to deepen…
Alain Aka Correspondent in Côte d’Ivoire Tidjane Thiam Parti Démocratique de Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) Tensions are escalating between Côte d’Ivoire’s ruling coalition, the Rassemblement des Houphouëtistes pour la Démocratie et…
The Chadian government has extended a formal apology to magistrates, marking a pivotal moment in restoring institutional harmony following an extraordinary general assembly of the Syndicat des Magistrats Tchadiens (SMT)…
The political shift in Dakar has reignited discussions about Dakar’s escalating debt burden and its potential implications for negotiations with the International Monetary Fund. Following the unexpected departure of influential…
Senegal’s debt dilemma: will Sonko’s departure ease IMF negotiations? As Senegal grapples with mounting debt challenges, the political landscape has taken a decisive turn. Recent developments suggest that the exit…
The northern regions of Togo are grappling with a deepening humanitarian emergency as over 330 000 people teeter on the brink of severe food insecurity. Recent assessments paint a stark…
Where to catch the PSG vs Arsenal Champions League final in Albi this weekend Key highlights The countdown to the UEFA Champions League final is on! This Saturday evening, bars…
In a bid to resolve recent disputes, a high-level meeting took place in N’Djamena to address misunderstandings between judicial authorities and the Minister of Public Security and Immigration. The gathering,…
The Paris Saint-Germain squad has touched down in Budapest ahead of Saturday’s high-stakes UEFA Champions League final against Arsenal, escaping France’s stifling heatwave. While the French capital bakes under relentless…
From bold declarations to financial dependency Niamey’s grand narratives of « regained sovereignty » and a definitive break with international financial institutions are now colliding with hard economic realities. While…
The unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in northern Togo The extreme northern regions of Togo are grappling with an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, with over 330,000 people at risk of acute food insecurity…
Football fans across France are gearing up for a historic showdown this Saturday, May 30th, when Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Arsenal face off in the UEFA Champions League final. In…