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N’Djamena’s energy future takes shape with Sonelgaz’s 40 MW tri-fuel plant The energy sector in Chad is on the cusp of a major transformation as Sonelgaz, Algeria’s leading energy corporation,…
The Chad–Central African Republic joint force commander recently paid a visit to soldiers recovering from injuries sustained in combat near Korbol. General Moubarak Abakar Nassour Hor arrived at Sarh’s Outel…
In the wake of his 2024 election victory, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is strategically distancing himself from the Pastef party that propelled him to power. This shift, prominently displayed…
The political landscape in Chad is experiencing severe turbulence following the Supreme Court’s decision to dissolve the GCAP and the sentencing of its eight top leaders to eight years in…
The week of May 4–10, 2026, in Burkina Faso was packed with major events spanning culture, security, economy, diplomacy, and governance. A recap of the most talked-about developments. cultural moments…
The security landscape in Mali has worsened significantly since late April 2026, marked by coordinated attacks that targeted multiple cities, resulting in the deaths of the Defense Minister, Sadio Camara,…
In recent weeks, Senegal has found itself at the center of intense public debate. The shifting dynamics of its democratic institutions have sparked widely divergent interpretations: some warn of institutional…
Unchecked rights abuses in Mali spark urgent calls for accountability Bamako — The situation for human rights defenders in Mali has reached a critical juncture. Since late April 2026, a…
The Dakar Urban Security unit has dismantled a sophisticated operation producing counterfeit visa approval letters, highlighting the growing complexity of irregular migration networks passing through Senegal. A suspect, identified as…
Following a recent, somewhat understated gathering of a presidential coalition — diligently organized by Sokhna Aminata Touré Mimi, with support from figures like Abdourakhmane Diouf, Me Abdoulaye Tine, and Serigne…
Togo opposition unites in new coalition to challenge constitutional reforms In a bold move to revitalize political dissent, a newly formed opposition coalition in Togo staged its inaugural public gathering…
Taxawu Sénégal held its foundational congress in Dakar on Sunday, May 10, officially transitioning from a political platform into a structured party. Under the banner «From platform to political party:…