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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…
Arsenal moved one step closer to securing their first Premier League title in 20 years after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Burnley on Monday. The Gunners, under the guidance of…
Can Ousmane Sonko still lead PASTEF under article 17 constraints? As the 2026 party congress approaches, the question of whether Ousmane Sonko remains eligible to lead PASTEF amid the legal…
African Politics Dakar reshapes African Francophonie with bold political vision 164 A high-stakes political gathering unfolded in Dakar recently as African parliamentarians redefined the future of Francophonie on the continent.…
Early this past Monday, an unintended strike by a Malian Armed Forces drone in the northern mining hub of Intahaka, near Gao, claimed the lives of several fighters from the…
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire’s vibrant economic capital, solidified its position as the central forum for continental discourse on personal data governance on May 18, 2026. For four dynamic days, the ninth…
The Alliance for the Republic (APR) has escalated its advocacy in Touba following the detention of its national coordinator, Pape Malick Ndour, labeling the case a politically motivated scheme orchestrated…
Algeria’s long shadow over Mali’s restless north When you examine a map of the Sahel, one thing becomes immediately clear: what happens in northern Mali directly impacts Algeria. The vast…
In Bamako, the bustling capital of Mali, life continues despite the ongoing state of emergency. Since armed islamist groups have cut off access routes to the city, residents are living…
Arsenal closes in on Premier League title with Burnley victory A decisive Kai Havertz header from a corner secured Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Burnley, keeping their Premier League title hopes…
Senegal’s Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Livestock Mabouba Diagne has taken legal action by filing a defamation complaint against multiple media organizations. The lawsuit alleges these outlets disseminated false…
Civilian casualties in Mali drone strikes highlight deepening security crisis Sunday’s drone strikes by Mali’s armed forces in Téné left at least ten civilians dead, including young people preparing for…