Tchad: eight-year prison sentences for opposition leaders spark outcry
In Chad, the firm eight-year prison sentences handed down to eight leaders of the Political Actors’ Consultation Group (GCAP) have ignited a fierce political storm. Just five days after the…
Economic rights of women in Chad ranked 36th in africa
Recent findings from the Women, Business and the Law 2026 report highlight significant disparities in economic gender equality across African nations. While some countries have made remarkable progress, Chad continues…
Côte d’Ivoire: dissolution of electoral commission sparks political debate
In Côte d’Ivoire, a new chapter is unfolding as the nation bids farewell to an institution that has shaped its democratic journey for 25 years. The Independent Electoral Commission (CEI),…
Niger crisis: over a million displaced by insecurity and conflict
In Niger, the humanitarian crisis has reached alarming levels, with over a million people forced from their homes due to escalating violence and instability. According to the latest figures released…
Côte d’Ivoire boosts local sheep farming ahead of Tabaski festivities
With Tabaski just weeks away, Côte d’Ivoire’s National Council to Combat High Prices (CNLVC) is rolling out a bold plan to stabilize sheep prices by prioritizing domestic production. Under the…
Algeria-Chad partnership boosts trans-Saharan highway projects
Algeria-Chad partnership boosts trans-Saharan highway projects Algeria’s Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, Abdelkader Djellaoui, led a high-level delegation on a two-day official visit to N’Djamena, Chad, to assess…
Mali alliance between jnim and fla: what are the stakes?
Mali: what are the implications of the growing alliance between JNIM and FLA? The recent consolidation of ties between the Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa Muslimin (JNIM) and the Front de…
Sénégal faces fresh cyberattack targeting treasury department
What new cyber threat is putting Senegal’s public institutions at risk? The West African nation has become the target of yet another digital assault, this time striking at the heart…
Mali’s growing security crisis and path to peace
PoliticsAfrica Mali’s growing security crisis and path to peace PoliticsAfrica Georges Ibrahim Tounkara 14/05/202614 may 2026 Mali faces deepening uncertainty as armed groups escalate attacks, threatening stability and intercommunal harmony…
Bénin: Romuald Wadagni faces high expectations after landslide victory
Bénin: Romuald Wadagni inherits a nation brimming with hope after historic presidential win Balancing economic prosperity, political openness, and regional diplomacy tops the new leader’s agenda. Romuald Wadagni secured a…
Côte d’Ivoire faces growing calls to reform its electoral commission ahead of key vote
As Côte d’Ivoire gears up for pivotal elections, the future of the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) has surged to the forefront of political discussions. This body, responsible for overseeing national…
Macron calls out Sahel juntas over strained relations with France
French President Emmanuel Macron has taken an unusually direct approach in addressing the deteriorating ties between France and the military-led governments of the Sahel. Describing the situation as a case…