Senegal’s ex-minister faces justice at high-profile trial
The judicial calendar for Senegal is taking shape with a landmark date set for July 22, when the High Court of Justice will open the trial of Aïssatou Sophie Gladima.…
Current affairs in Senegal and global tensions ahead of 2026
Senegal’s political shifts and rising Middle East tensions dominate the agenda This week’s discussion explores how Senegal navigates constitutional reforms and political alliances, while escalating conflicts in the Middle East…
Chad president concludes successful UAE visit
Chad Chad president concludes successful UAE visit Chadian Head of State Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno returned to N’Djamena following an official trip to the United Arab Emirates, where he held…
Strengthening alliances: Niger hosts AES-Russia foreign ministers meeting
Strengthening alliances: Niger hosts AES-Russia foreign ministers meeting Niamey, Niger’s vibrant capital, served as the backdrop for the second round of diplomatic consultations between foreign ministers of the Alliance of…
Sahel alliance and Russia deepen strategic ties in Niamey talks
Niamey, Niger’s bustling capital, played host this past Wednesday, July 8, to the second round of high-level consultations between foreign ministers of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and Russian…
Afrique subsaharienne : les 10 régimes les plus autoritaires
Dix régimes autoritaires qui sévissent en Afrique subsaharienne Lire uniquement le texte pour utiliser moins de données Crédit photo, Avec Getty images Article Information Author, Abdou Aziz Diédhiou Role, BBC…
Top 10 most authoritarian regimes in sub-saharan africa
Across sub-Saharan Africa, political dissent can carry severe consequences—from imprisonment to life-threatening risks. Over recent decades, numerous governments have shifted toward authoritarianism, suppressing free expression, crushing opposition voices, and rigging…
Young Merchants Killed by Russian Mercenaries in Central African Republic
Two young businessmen were brutally murdered by Russian mercenaries near the town of Obo in the Central African Republic, sparking widespread outrage and calls for action from local authorities. The…
Mali: Military Strikes Kill Dozen JNIM and FLA Fighters in Northern Region
Military Operations Bring Clarity to Mali’s Conflict The Malian military has confirmed that it has killed over a hundred armed fighters in joint operations with its international partners in the…
Bénin: election officials trained in India on AI tools for voting processes
A delegation from Bénin‘s Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) is currently undergoing specialized training in New Delhi, India, from July 6 to 10, 2026. The program, led by the India…
Morocco’s PJD and al adl wal ihsane clash over elections
The Moroccan political scene is witnessing a fresh wave of debate as the Party of Justice and Development (PJD) and the Justice and Spirituality Movement (Al Adl Wal Ihsane) lock…
Burkina Faso’s gold and Russia’s wheat: a political and economic paradox
In Ouagadougou, the contrast is glaring. On one side, a government boasts of having “reclaimed sovereignty” while brutally suppressing local solidarity efforts. On the other, it openly begs for food…