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In Niger’s Tillabéri region, specifically within the Abala and Filingué departments, the security landscape has seen a concerning decline over the past week. Local reports and consistent accounts indicate that…
The wait is finally over for the Senegalese Football Federation. After three weeks of uncertainty, the organization has officially received the reasoned decision from the CAF Appeal Jury. This document…
As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drive up global food prices, Mauritania’s government has initiated a sweeping price monitoring campaign. The initiative targets essential food staples such as rice,…
As turmoil escalates in the Middle East, Mauritania faces mounting concerns over rising food prices. To curb potential inflation, government authorities have rolled out an extensive price monitoring initiative targeting…
In response to the ripple effects of the Middle East conflict, Mauritania has intensified its efforts to regulate food prices across the country. Authorities have launched a sweeping campaign to…
Burkina Faso’s military leader rejects democracy as governance model Photo credit: TASS via Reuters The military leader of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has declared that the nation must “forget”…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) recently made the unprecedented decision to revoke Sénégal’s status as African champions, awarding the title to Maroc following a legal appeal. This move has…
Sports can 2025: why Senegal lost its african cup title The CAF has stripped Senegal of its African Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco following an appeal.…
Le traitement chinois du tarif douanier zéro « arrive à point nommé » pour les pays africains en quête d’équité commerciale, selon un expert nigérien à la Chambre de commerce…
The first National Forum on Health Financing (FONAFIS) in Burkina Faso, which commenced on March 25th in Ouagadougou under the leadership of Burkinabè Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, wrapped…
Share Share on Facebook Share on Bluesky Share on LinkedIn Share Executive summary Following a series of military coups in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, press freedom in the three…
March 26, 2026 – The World Bank has given its approval for a 150 million dollar credit from the International Development Association (IDA), aimed at sustaining crucial health and education…