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Ousmane Sonko Elected Leader of Senegal’s National Assembly Saikou Seydi Ousmane Sonko returns to Senegal’s parliament with a resounding mandate, elected by all members of his party, despite ongoing political…
During the official ceremonies marking his inauguration, the newly elected President of the Republic of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, held a formal meeting with Mali’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International…
As the Tabaski celebrations approach, the government of Burkina Faso has taken a bold step by banning livestock exports—a move aimed at protecting local consumers but fraught with economic contradictions…
The fractured geopolitical landscape of West Africa has taken a new turn as Niger’s transitional authorities implement controversial trade measures that are reshaping regional economic dynamics. While commercial borders with…
The political landscape in Senegal has reached a critical juncture following the abrupt dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. This decisive move, announced on a…
The security situation in Burkina Faso remains alarmingly precarious nearly four years after the MPSR II took power. In a scathing public statement, the Union générale des étudiants burkinabè (UGEB)…
PSG vs Arsenal: fan zones in Île-de-France face tough security hurdles for Champions League final Île-de-France With just days remaining until the PSG vs Arsenal Champions League final on May…
Senegal’s political landscape shaken as Ousmane Sonko inches closer to Assembly presidency Political observers in Dakar are closely watching as Senegal’s National Assembly prepares to vote Tuesday on the reinstatement…
Dakar awakes to a reshaped political landscape this morning. The appointment of a new Prime Minister and the imminent election of the National Assembly President mark a turning point in…
The jihadist blockade strangling Bamako since late April is turning the preparations for Tabaski 2026 into a daunting challenge for hundreds of thousands of Malian families. The Group for the…
Chad’s Minister of Public Security and Immigration, General Ali Ahmat Aghabache, has issued directives on May 25, 2026, urging security forces to heighten vigilance around mosques, churches, markets, government buildings…
The executive boards of the Chadian Magistrates’ Union (SMT) and the Autonomous Union of Chadian Magistrates (SYAMAT) have formally lodged a complaint against Ali Ahmat Aghabache, the Minister of Public…