African Corps convoy ambushed by JNIM militants in Mali
A violent ambush has struck a joint military column belonging to the Russian-backed African Corps and Malian state forces in the Mopti region, highlighting the persistent security crisis in the…
Togo : la stratégie de Faure Gnassingbé pour préserver son influence
Après plus de deux décennies à la tête du Togo, Faure Gnassingbé doit résoudre une équation de plus en plus complexe : comment maintenir son autorité lorsque la confiance populaire…
Tafsir Thioye publicly refutes accusations made by Ousmane Sonko
Political tension is rising in Dakar. Tafsir Thioye, a prominent figure in Senegalese civil society and an outspoken critic of the current administration, has openly challenged the latest allegations made…
Complaint against Ousmane Sonko confirmed by investigators in Touba controversy
The legal action initiated against Ousmane Sonko following his controversial remarks about the holy city of Touba is moving forward. Serigne Makhtar Bousso, representing the complainants, officially confirmed the maintenance…
Côte d’Ivoire prepares to host the major FIDD 2026 sustainable development forum
Green finance, carbon credits, and business innovation will take center stage at the upcoming International Forum for Sustainable Development (FIDD) 2026. The launch of this major event was officially announced…
Bandiagara massacre: rights body urges Mali to uphold state duties
As central Mali sinks deeper into a spiral of unchecked violence, the National Human Rights Commission’s (CNDH) response to the recent attacks on Ningari and Saredina has cast a harsh…
Civils congolais face à des violations des droits humains persistantes
Depuis ce lundi, Genève accueille la 63e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme des Nations unies, une tribune où l’ONU évalue la situation des droits humains à travers le…
Togo: between cartographic symbolism and crumbling schools
Refining a geographic map will never replace solid walls. By highlighting the adoption of a map respecting the true area of the African continent, the Togolese authorities have executed a…
Bénin et Émirats arabes unis renforcent leur coopération militaire et sécuritaire
Les liens entre le Bénin et les Émirats arabes unis se resserrent dans les domaines de la défense et de la sécurité. Le nouvel ambassadeur émirati, Hazza Mohamed Alqahtani, récemment…
Is Niger really sovereign while begging for un aid?
Since the military takeover in July 2023, the junta in Niger has built a lucrative political brand: sovereignty as a show. With martial declarations, a dramatic break from the Francophonie,…
Can Mali survive a year of fuel blockade?
Since September 2025, the JNIM’s fuel convoy blockade has turned Mali’s supply routes into actual frontline zones. In Bamako and other cities, shortages have driven transport costs up, disrupted electricity…
What Does the New Prime Minister’s Policy Address Mean for Senegal’s Future?
In a special session of the National Assembly on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, Prime Minister Ahmadou Alhaminou Mohamed Lo delivered his General Policy Statement (DPG) as required by Article 55…