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Senegal’s debt dilemma: will Sonko’s departure ease IMF negotiations? As Senegal grapples with mounting debt challenges, the political landscape has taken a decisive turn. Recent developments suggest that the exit…
In a bid to resolve recent disputes, a high-level meeting took place in N’Djamena to address misunderstandings between judicial authorities and the Minister of Public Security and Immigration. The gathering,…
From bold declarations to financial dependency Niamey’s grand narratives of « regained sovereignty » and a definitive break with international financial institutions are now colliding with hard economic realities. While…
The unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in northern Togo The extreme northern regions of Togo are grappling with an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, with over 330,000 people at risk of acute food insecurity…
Tensions at the heart of Senegal’s government spark institutional turmoil The sudden dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on May 22nd, 2026, has plunged Senegal…
In a striking display of economic pragmatism, Burkina Faso’s transitional government is on the verge of receiving a substantial financial lifeline from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). After a rigorous…
The Head of State, Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, has publicly defended the country’s Minister of Public Security following a controversial legal complaint lodged by magistrates over remarks deemed offensive to…
Paris judicial authorities brace for potential unrest after Champions League final Seven prosecutors, including specialized juvenile magistrates, have been deployed to handle public disorder cases linked to the high-stakes football…
The whereabouts of Lieutenant-Colonel Pascal Tigri, the alleged mastermind behind the thwarted coup attempt in Bénin on 7 December 2025, remain unknown. Yet the official narrative from Niamey has just…
Niger’s uranium industry, a cornerstone of the country’s economy, is caught in a web of legal battles and stalled trade agreements. The sector, long dominated by French multinational Orano, now…
The Minister of Land Planning, Urban Development, and Housing recently unveiled the outcomes of Chad’s engagement at the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13) held in Baku, Azerbaijan. The results were…
Ligue 1 disciplinary panel defends Nantes-Toulouse 0-0 ruling On May 17, Nantes-Toulouse was halted at the 22nd minute following an invasion by Nantes supporters. Sébastien Deneux, chair of the Ligue…