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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…
Algeria’s long shadow over Mali’s restless north When you examine a map of the Sahel, one thing becomes immediately clear: what happens in northern Mali directly impacts Algeria. The vast…
Civilian casualties in Mali drone strikes highlight deepening security crisis Sunday’s drone strikes by Mali’s armed forces in Téné left at least ten civilians dead, including young people preparing for…
Chad has been chosen as the guest of honor for the military and civilian parade marking the 54th edition of Cameroon’s National Day, set to take place on Wednesday, May…
Lomé hosted a striking paradox during the third edition of the Biashara Afrika forum, where high-level panafrican ambitions collided with ground-level bureaucratic hurdles. On opening day, May 18, 2026, the…