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Dakar’s standstill: when unmet promises ignite a national dialogue The streets of Dakar remain paralysed on the third day of an unprecedented 72-hour strike, as Senegalese workers amplify their voices…
Alors que les attaques continuent de frapper le nord-est du Mali et de provoquer des déplacements de population, le massacre de Tagadayat relance les interrogations sur l’efficacité de la stratégie…
As long lines snake outside petrol stations in Niamey, Niger’s government has taken drastic action—not to fix a crumbling energy system, but to silence the voices demanding accountability. On October…
What does real madrid’s unbeaten run mean for their champions league clash with rb leipzig? The stage is set at the Santiago Bernabéu for a showdown that could redefine the…
Why gold-backed security deals could cost Sahel nations their sovereignty In an era where security partnerships are increasingly measured in gold reserves rather than bullets, African nations are grappling with…
The military juntas of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger made headlines across Africa by ousting French and Western forces, vowing to reclaim sovereignty and quash terrorism. But with Moscow’s Africa…
Why a 100-billion FCFA bond spells both relief and risk for Burkina Faso With global capital markets largely closed to Ouagadougou, the Burkinabè government has turned to the West African…
Rumors swirling around the health of North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un have intensified after unverified reports suggested he suffered a severe brain hemorrhage and was rushed to China for…
As France grapples with another wave of urban unrest—marked by looting, violent clashes, and the rapid construction of barricades in major cities—the government finds itself trapped between public outrage and…
Senegal’s 2027 budget proposal places the government between a rock and a hard place: how to prioritize digital education and infrastructure without worsening debt pressures? The draft law, unveiled under…
Niamey, Niger’s bustling capital, is now ground zero for an unfolding fuel catastrophe. What was once a simple stop at a gas station has spiraled into a daily marathon of…
As Senegal gears up for its 2027 local elections, a critical question looms over voters: could the early candidates already declaring their bids reshape the political landscape of your city?…