Mali and Morocco deepen ties at Bamako cooperation summit
The partnership between Mali and Morocco is entering a pivotal phase, with a landmark four-day summit set to take place in Bamako from July 21 to 24, 2026. Organized by…
Touba leaders declare Ousmane Sonko unwelcome amid rising tensions
The descendants of Serigne Touba have escalated their stance against Ousmane Sonko, leader of PASTEF, by declaring him persona non grata in Touba. This bold move follows a formal defamation…
Niger faces deepening human rights crisis under military rule
Niger’s human rights crisis worsens as military tightens grip Breaking news. As Niger approaches the third anniversary of the July 26, 2023 military takeover, Human Rights Watch has issued a…
Us consider military intervention against Mali’s jnim
The Trump administration is exploring the possibility of a US military intervention in Mali to combat the Group for Supporting Islam and Muslims (JNIM), a coalition affiliated with Al-Qaeda, according…
Niamey’s vegetable crisis: how poor planning fuels soaring food prices
Niamey is grappling with an alarming surge in essential vegetable prices, exposing deep-rooted flaws in agricultural strategy and government inaction. As households struggle to keep up with the rising cost…
Rising xenophobia in Senegal amid foreigner crackdowns
Amadou Bangoura’s night was one he won’t soon forget. Around 10 p.m., the 30-year-old Beninese student left his gym in Dakar’s Liberté 6 district, heading home as he did most…
Cameroon’s untapped billions from development loans
Deep within the corridors of the Douala Autonomous Port, stacks of financial records tell a silent story. Millions in development loans, intended to uplift communities and modernize infrastructure, lie dormant—unused,…
Togo military cooperation with Russia raises strategic questions
The deployment of Russian military personnel to Togo, confirmed on July 22, 2026, shortly after the inauguration of a Russian military base in Lomé on July 12, marks a significant…
Aladji Bamba set for Premier League move with Newcastle deal
AS Monaco and Newcastle United have finalized a landmark transfer agreement for 20-year-old midfielder Aladji Bamba, valuing the deal at over €40 million including performance-based bonuses. The young French-Guinean talent,…
Burkina Faso: the solitude of power in Ibrahim Traoré’s regime
The long shadow of political history shows that military leaders who seize power often face a recurring dilemma: mistaking rhetorical strength for tangible influence, and interpreting public silence—often born of…
Power struggle in Senegal’s pastef party sparks high-profile resignations
A growing wave of resignations among senior figures at Pastef has exposed deep fractures within Senegal’s ruling party, raising questions about the future of its leadership and political direction. What…
Boni Yayi to join senate: a bold step for Bénin’s democracy
An unexpected political turn in Bénin In a move that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape of Bénin, former President Thomas Boni Yayi has announced his intention to take…