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For months now, Paris has been pushing the European Union to adopt a more assertive industrial policy. French officials argue that Europe’s economic competitiveness can no longer hinge solely on…
International Senegal Could a French football legend take charge of Senegal? Rumors are swirling in football circles that Patrick Vieira, a former French international with deep ties to Senegal, could…
Two West African capitals, Dakar and Lomé, are currently showcasing sharply divergent interpretations of constitutional governance. Recent judicial decisions in both countries underscore fundamentally opposing views on the role of…
Faure Gnassingbé’s covert strategic partnerships For several years, Togo has been discreetly establishing a framework to counter jihadist factions across the Sahel region. Lomé has cultivated partnerships with Turkey, securing…
The West African nation of Togo has quietly forged new military partnerships to combat the escalating jihadist insurgency in the Sahel. Through discreet negotiations, Lomé has welcomed Russian military support…
Lomé is quietly reshaping its security partnerships as jihadist threats intensify along its northern borders. The Togolese government has quietly expanded cooperation with Ankara, securing aerial support and military assistance,…
Lomé has quietly expanded its security partnerships in recent years, establishing covert collaborations with Moscow and Ankara to bolster its defenses against Sahelian jihadist threats. These secret agreements mark a…
Government price freeze on eggs sparks backlash from Burkina Faso’s poultry sector The poultry industry in Burkina Faso is reeling from a sudden government decision to cap the price of…
Central African whistleblower denied french asylum despite presidential pass Ajouter aux sources préférées sur Google Justice, International, Russie Publié le 10/07/2026 à 17:31 l’essentiel A Central African journalist, Ephrem Yalike-Ngonzo,…
France has denied asylum to a Central African journalist who exposed the activities of the Russian paramilitary group Wagner in the Central African Republic. Ephrem Yalike-Ngonzo, who had received a…
Promises of security remain unfulfilled amid escalating violence Since severing military ties with Western partners and embracing exclusive cooperation with Russia, the governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have…
Senegal’s judicial system is gearing up for a landmark hearing. On July 22, the High Court of Justice will open the trial of Aïssatou Sophie Gladima, who served as Minister…