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Nearly 1,000 associations operating in Burkina Faso have faced suspension by the military leadership, citing violations of legal obligations. Since mid-April, 811 associations have been suspended for “failure to renew…
Chad’s GCAP: what lies ahead after the conviction of eight officials? The fate of Chad’s Gouvernement de Concertation et d’Action Politique (GCAP) is now under intense scrutiny following the legal…
How Chinese firms reshaped the infrastructure landscape in Sénégal The once-dominant French companies in Sénégal’s public works sector now find themselves struggling to secure large contracts. Recent data reveals a…
Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé recently engaged in high-level diplomatic discussions in Central and East Africa, focusing on regional cooperation and peace initiatives across the Great Lakes region. The Togolese leader…
Boko Haram jihadists on the run after coordinated regional military offensive Jihadist fighters from Boko Haram have abandoned their strongholds along the Lake Chad basin following intense aerial bombardments and…
refugee women in Chad face violence and healthcare shortages Chad is grappling with mounting humanitarian pressures as over 1.3 million refugees and returnees—predominantly women and children—shelter in a nation already…
The Sénégal government is facing mounting pressure to address its unsustainable debt burden, as local experts and economists advocate for innovative solutions beyond traditional International Monetary Fund (IMF) restructuring mechanisms.…
The weekend of May 10-11, 2026, will be etched in Mali’s energy crisis as a dark milestone. Close to the Baoulé forest in the Kayes region, militants from the Group…
Norwegian Minister’s Official Visit to Senegal Strengthens Bilateral Ties The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dakar recently hosted His Excellency Mr. Åsmund Aukrust, Norway’s Minister of International Development, for an official…
A severe increase in the persecution of homosexual individuals is currently underway in Senegal. The nation is tightening its enforcement against people identifying as homosexual, leading to a wave of…
In Chad, the recent sentencing of eight opposition leaders from the Global Coalition for Alternance in Chad (GCAP) to eight years in prison has sent shockwaves through the political landscape.…
At the close of a three-day working mission in N’Djamena, the Algerian delegation from Sonelgaz International was honored with an official dinner hosted by the Chadian Minister of Water and…