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Economic Cooperation Cameroon and Chad strengthen trade transit cooperation On May 13, 2026, Cameroon’s Minister of Transport, Jean Ernest Masséna Ngallè Bibéhè, held a crucial meeting with Chad’s Prime Minister…
The RC Lens secured their spot in the UEFA Champions League on May 8 after a 1-0 victory over FC Nantes in the 33rd matchday. Meziane Mesloub, a 16-year-old midfielder,…
The moment of truth has arrived for Burkina Faso’s transitional government. Despite bold declarations in Ouagadougou about breaking free from regional dependence, concrete evidence now confirms that Captain Ibrahim Traoré…
Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire has decided against setting up a fan zone for the Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal on May 30, opting instead for a controlled…
Africa Kenya and Chad strengthen diplomatic and security ties President William Ruto of Kenya highlights the deepening diplomatic bonds with Chad, praising the country’s leadership in Haiti’s security efforts. —…
The military authorities of Chad and the Central African Republic are intensifying their collaborative efforts to bolster security along their shared border. A strategic meeting took place on May 11,…
The Burkina Faso crisis: a widening rift between Peul communities and state forces Burkina Faso is teetering on the edge of a deepening social and security crisis. As the nation…
The push for contraceptive access in conflict-ridden regions of the Sahel is revealing unintended consequences in areas like Tillabéri. While initiatives such as the Reach Married Adolescent (RMA) model are…
Home Debates Mali crisis: rebel offensive sparks debate on political negotiations A platform for in-depth analysis and current affairs, featuring expert voices and external contributors. Middle East and Africa May…
The Republic of Benin has taken a significant stride in bolstering its border security framework by deploying the Migration Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS) at the Hilla Condji border…
The diplomatic landscape between Senegal and Botswana is shifting gears as Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Duma Boko elevate their nations’ ties to a new strategic level. Following closely timed political…
Mali’s strategic shift toward Moscow following the withdrawal of French Barkhane forces and the United Nations MINUSMA mission has materialized in the form of the Africa Corps, a Moscow-based military…