Senegal surf initiative empowers girls to return to school
Initiative “My mother is proud of me now”: how surfing is bringing Senegalese girls back to school In Dakar, Senegal, the Black Girls Surf initiative is giving out-of-school girls a…
Benin first female aide-de-camp appointed to presidential security team
A historic shift in Benin’s presidential security apparatus has taken place with the appointment of Captain Elvire Toupé as aide-de-camp to President Romuald Wadagni. This marks the first time a…
Senegal’s democracy icon abdoulaye wade turns 100: sonko’s heartfelt tribute
On the occasion of Me Abdoulaye Wade’s 100th birthday, Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, took to X to pay tribute to a man he describes as a towering…
Chad human rights progress after three years of eu-un support
On May 28, the United Nations Human Rights Office in Chad hosted an evaluation workshop in N’Djamena to assess the outcomes of the three-year project titled Support for Civil Society…
Benin first woman appointed as presidential aide-de-camp in west africa
Bénin makes history with first female aide-de-camp to the President A groundbreaking appointment has reshaped the landscape of Bénin’s security apparatus. A seasoned officer from the Garde républicaine has been…
Tchad: government offers formal apology to magistrates amid judicial dialogue
The Chadian government has extended a formal apology to magistrates, marking a pivotal moment in restoring institutional harmony following an extraordinary general assembly of the Syndicat des Magistrats Tchadiens (SMT)…
Senegal debt crisis: will sonko’s exit pave the way for fmi talks
The political shift in Dakar has reignited discussions about Dakar’s escalating debt burden and its potential implications for negotiations with the International Monetary Fund. Following the unexpected departure of influential…
Burkina Faso: military regime shuts down major mosque in Ouagadougou amid protests
Burkina Faso: military regime shuts down major mosque in Ouagadougou amid protests Breaking News. The military-led authorities in Burkina Faso have ordered the indefinite closure of the country’s largest Sunni…
Urgent repairs needed at N’Djamena’s Hilton flood control site
The Mayor of N’Djamena, Mr. Sanoussi Hassana Abdoulaye, conducted an on-site inspection alongside a high-level delegation on May 28, 2026, to assess the critical condition of the Hilton flood control…
Laborex Burkina marks three decades in Faso’s healthcare sector
The milestone: three decades of unwavering commitment to Faso’s health Laborex Burkina, a subsidiary of the CFAO Healthcare Group, commemorated this week three decades of excellence in pharmaceutical distribution across…
Bénin: Wadagni sets bold agenda for 2026-2033 term with poverty and security focus
Just days after taking office, Benin’s newly elected President Romuald Wadagni, who succeeds Patrice Talon, convened his first-ever Council of Ministers on May 28, 2026, officially launching his seven-year term.…
Key facts about Senegal’s new prime minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô
Who is Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô, Senegal’s latest Prime Minister? Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô takes office at a pivotal moment for Senegal, stepping into the role of Prime Minister following…