Cross-border trade halted between Dakar and Bamako
The main trade route linking Dakar and Bamako has come to a standstill, as transporters face mounting challenges at the Kidira border crossing. This critical artery, vital for regional commerce,…
Sénégal and Mali border trade halted after recent tensions
Commercial exchanges between Senegal and Mali have come to a standstill following heightened tensions at the border crossing near Kidira. Truckers and logistics operators report significant delays and disruptions in…
Senegal unveils 2026 World Cup squad with Mané, Koulibaly in focus
The Teranga Lions have announced their 28-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, headlined by the return of Sadio Mané and a determined Kalidou Koulibaly, despite his injury concerns.…
Lomé’s subtle tug-of-war: France and Russia vie for influence
The Gulf of Guinea emerges as a new battleground in Franco-Russian rivalry Lomé has quietly become the latest focal point of an intense geopolitical contest between France and Russia. The…
Senegal government faces judicial delays criticism from ousmane sonko
The latest Council of Ministers meeting in Dakar took a sharp turn this week when Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko publicly criticized the sluggish pace of judicial proceedings, particularly those tied…
Niger seizes uranium assets from Orano amid ongoing legal disputes
The Nigerien government finalized a landmark decision on May 18, 2026, during a cabinet meeting, to establish a national uranium mining company and revoke the mining concession held by the…
Côte d’Ivoire backs Morocco’s Sahara autonomy plan
Flags of Côte d’Ivoire and Morocco © DR Côte d’Ivoire reaffirms unwavering support for Morocco’s territorial integrity Rabat, Morocco — High-level diplomatic exchanges between Côte d’Ivoire and Morocco have resulted…
Senegal political tensions rise as Faye and Sonko engage in dialogue battles
Political figures Ousmane Sonko Bassirou Diomaye Faye In the heart of Dakar, a high-stakes political chessboard is unfolding. The recent exchanges between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko are reshaping…
Senegal’s political crossroads: Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko face off in dialogue showdown
The political landscape of Senegal is at a pivotal moment as two prominent figures, Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko, engage in a high-stakes battle of dialogues. Their conversations are…
Patrice talon bids farewell to Benin after a decade of transformation
After ten years of decisive leadership, President Patrice Talon delivered a solemn farewell address to the nation of Benin, marking the end of an era defined by sweeping reforms and…
Senegal lgbt rights clash with France over new anti-homosexuality law
Tensions have escalated between Senegal and France following the adoption of a stringent anti-LGBT+ law in Dakar and the detention of a French national in early 2026. The legislative changes…
Ivorian political legacy: Auguste Miremont reflects on Houphouët-Boigny and Ouattara
In a recently published biography titled « Auguste Miremont, from Houphouët to Ouattara, candidly… », the former Ivorian Minister of Communication and longtime director of Fraternité Matin shares intimate insights…