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The Malian junta’s decision to invite Russian mercenaries in 2021 has backfired spectacularly, as analysts warn the strategy allowed jihadist groups to consolidate power and cripple the nation’s economy with…
National Assembly Convenes for Critical Government Accountability Session The National Assembly of Senegal is set to hold a pivotal plenary session this Friday, May 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM in…
Security Central African Republic Security News Russian mercenaries intervene in mpc leadership dispute, escorting didot ali to bossangoa Internal discord has recently intensified within the Mouvement Patriotique Centrafricain (MPC), leading…
Security | West Africa Kidnapping economy: how Boko Haram funds its insurgency across West Africa A deep dive into the kidnapping industry fueling Boko Haram’s operations across Nigeria, Chad, Niger…
Boko Haram has turned kidnapping into a systematic financial strategy, generating millions through ransoms and recruitment in West Africa’s conflict zones. From Nigeria to Niger, Cameroon and beyond, the militant…
Controversy Surrounds Ndiaga Seck’s Arrest as Politicians Condemn Targeted Attacks on Ousmane Sonko The recent detention of prominent political figure Ndiaga Seck has ignited fierce debates across public platforms, with…
Sénégal presents its UEMOA reforms review with cautious optimism Dakar hosted the political phase of the 2025 UEMOA reforms review, led by Finance and Budget Minister Cheikh Diba. The session…
Senegal is now unequivocally declaring its aspirations in the global pursuit of strategic technologies. During the second edition of Sénégal Space Week, Senegalese officials reiterated their commitment to establish the…
French EU lawmaker condemns anti-LGBTQ+ crackdown in Senegal French politician Manon Aubry, a Left-wing MEP and leader of the European Parliament’s Left Group, has spoken out against the escalating persecution…
The Prime Minister of Burkina Faso, Ousmane Sonko, and his cabinet are set to appear before the National Assembly this Friday, May 22, 2026, for a pivotal session of parliamentary…
With their Premier League fate hanging in the balance, Manchester City head to Bournemouth on Tuesday, May 19 in a must-win fixture to keep their title hopes alive. Currently sitting…
In Sénégal, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is scheduled to appear before the National Assembly this Friday, May 22, 2026. The head of government will engage with lawmakers during a dedicated…