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After months of simmering disputes, Niger has finally closed the chapter on a bitter conflict with its Chinese oil partners. The resolution comes as a major breakthrough in Niamey’s dealings…
The April 25 attacks in Mali marked a turning point in the political landscape, reshaping the trajectory of Colonel Assimi Goïta‘s leadership. Following the assault, the interim president swiftly implemented…
Arsenal secures 14th English title with dramatic Premier League finale football Premier League A resilient 1-1 draw at Bournemouth on Tuesday sealed Arsenal’s first top-flight title in 22 years as…
Lomé has adopted the strategy pioneered by its neighbor, Cotonou. The Togolese government has declared the abolition of entry visas for all African nationals holding a valid passport. This landmark…
In a dignified ceremony held on May 19, Amador Sanchez Rico, the newly appointed European Union Ambassador, formally submitted his letters of credence to President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. This…
Security Central African Republic Security News Russian mercenaries intervene in mpc leadership dispute, escorting didot ali to bossangoa Internal discord has recently intensified within the Mouvement Patriotique Centrafricain (MPC), leading…
Boko Haram has turned kidnapping into a systematic financial strategy, generating millions through ransoms and recruitment in West Africa’s conflict zones. From Nigeria to Niger, Cameroon and beyond, the militant…
French EU lawmaker condemns anti-LGBTQ+ crackdown in Senegal French politician Manon Aubry, a Left-wing MEP and leader of the European Parliament’s Left Group, has spoken out against the escalating persecution…
As Mali’s military leadership clings to power while insurgents tighten their grip, citizens face an impossible dilemma: surrender to the advancing jihadists or accept the junta’s faltering rule. The Group…
The French association STOP homophobie is currently providing assistance to 68 individuals detained in Senegal under the country’s recent anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. The law, passed on March 11, imposes prison sentences…
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…
The recently enacted anti-homosexuality law in Sénégal, designed to intensify penalties for ‘unnatural acts,’ has already begun reshaping the legal landscape, triggering widespread controversy. Within just six weeks of its…