Morocco’s HIV test shortage: why national production is being sidelined in public contracts
A striking paradox is currently unfolding within the Moroccan healthcare system. While several public health facilities have faced a total lack of rapid HIV tests for over a year, forcing…
Salmata Sawadogo crowned woman of the year at Mousso d’Or 2026
The fourth edition of the Mousso d’Or ceremony took place this Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Ouagadougou, highlighting the exceptional leadership and contributions of women to the development of Burkina…
Seamless state transition in Bénin: how a religious file unites Talon and Wadagni
The meeting held on June 4, 2026, by President Romuald Wadagni with the delegation from the Celestial Church of Christ offers an unexpected political insight. It showcases an exemplary state…
Niger and Turkey seal a historic strategic alliance in Ankara
General Abdourahamane Tiani concluded a landmark official visit to Ankara on June 5, 2026, marking his first international mission outside of Africa since assuming leadership in July 2023. This historic…
Niger and Turkey: the strategic implications of military equipment acquisitions
During a high-level diplomatic mission to Ankara, General Abdourahamane Tchiani disclosed that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan authorized the transfer of military hardware to Niger prior to any financial settlement. While…
Burkina Faso and Mali draw 2-2 in women’s friendly ahead of 2026 wafcon
The Burkinabè Etalons completed another series of friendly matches preparing for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). After a goalless draw (0-0), Burkina Faso and Mali once again…
A new era of peaceful protest in the DRC
Political history in the Democratic Republic of Congo has frequently followed a grim pattern: calls for civil action usually result in Kinshasa being engulfed by tear gas, gunfire, and the…
Ousmane Sonko demands discipline and structural overhaul at PASTEF congress
During a major gathering at the Dakar Arena, Ousmane Sonko signaled a definitive end to behavioral lapses within his movement, calling for a profound transformation of the militant mindset. The…
Chad prepares for 2026 baccalaureate exams with over 106,000 candidates
Chad prepares for 2026 baccalaureate exams with over 106,000 candidates The Republic of Chad is poised for its 2026 baccalaureate examinations, with an impressive 106,231 candidates registered. Rigorous measures and…
Ousmane Sonko makes a bold statement at the Pastef congress in Dakar
In a vibrant display of political momentum, Ousmane Sonko took center stage during the recent Pastef congress in Dakar. The Prime Minister, known for his firm stance, delivered a speech…
Unveiling Russia’s covert air network in the Sahel: a strategic pivot beyond security
Beneath the widely publicized deployment of Africa Corps paramilitaries in the Sahel, a far more clandestine logistical apparatus operates in the shadows. While global attention remains fixed on uniformed personnel,…
After falling out, Sonko regains control of Pastef as Diomaye goes solo
Less than two years after taking power, the tandem of Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko has fractured. After months of tensions, the Senegalese president dismissed his prime minister. Over…