Dakar reshapes African Francophonie with bold political vision
African Politics Dakar reshapes African Francophonie with bold political vision 164 A high-stakes political gathering unfolded in Dakar recently as African parliamentarians redefined the future of Francophonie on the continent.…
Internal tensions at pastef as 2027 elections loom over ousmane sonko
Political fractures emerge within Pastef amid Senegal’s approaching local elections As Senegal gears up for the crucial 2027 territorial elections, deepening internal divisions within the Pastef movement are casting a…
Mali’s drone strikes backfire on allies in Intahaka gold zone
Early this past Monday, an unintended strike by a Malian Armed Forces drone in the northern mining hub of Intahaka, near Gao, claimed the lives of several fighters from the…
Abidjan champions african data protection in continental dialogue
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire’s vibrant economic capital, solidified its position as the central forum for continental discourse on personal data governance on May 18, 2026. For four dynamic days, the ninth…
Sonko’s ally accuses regime of political persecution in touba
The Alliance for the Republic (APR) has escalated its advocacy in Touba following the detention of its national coordinator, Pape Malick Ndour, labeling the case a politically motivated scheme orchestrated…
First ever museum night in N’Djamena celebrates Chad’s cultural heritage
The Nuit des Musées made its debut in Chad this week, transforming the Musée national du Tchad in N’Djamena into a vibrant cultural hub after hours. Organized by the House…
Sénégal’s anti-homosexuality law sparks legal and humanitarian alarm
The recently enacted anti-homosexuality law in Sénégal, designed to intensify penalties for ‘unnatural acts,’ has already begun reshaping the legal landscape, triggering widespread controversy. Within just six weeks of its…
An Abidjan declaration on digital sovereignty and data protection in Africa
The ninth international conference of the African Network of Personal Data Protection Authorities (RAPDP) commenced on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, for a four-day session. This significant…
Faure gnassingbé urges african economic integration to deliver tangible results at biashara africa forum
Lomé is currently hosting the third annual Biashara Africa forum, an important continental gathering focused on trade, investment, and fostering African economic partnerships, which commenced on May 18, 2026. During…
Burkina Faso football team faces tough challenge in CAN 2027 qualifiers
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers draw took place this Tuesday in Cairo, Egypt, officially setting the stage for the upcoming tournament. All 48 participating teams now know…
Senegal steps up border security amid Mali turmoil
With over 400 km of shared border with Mali and deeply rooted trade ties, Senegal is intensifying its security measures to address the escalating crisis in its eastern neighbor and…
How algiers has shaped Mali’s jihadist landscape since 2001
Algeria’s long shadow over Mali’s restless north When you examine a map of the Sahel, one thing becomes immediately clear: what happens in northern Mali directly impacts Algeria. The vast…