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Sénégal: diomaye faye’s party challenges sonko’s casamance fund spending
Politique Sénégal: diomaye faye’s party challenges sonko’s casamance fund spending In Sénégal, the Parti Kiiraay Les Patriotes Républicains has leveled serious accusations against former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, alleging the
Read MoreNiger’s border paradox: french military presence and regional sovereignty
Niamey’s continued closure of its border with Bénin, citing demands for security assurances, brings into sharp focus a delicate question for Niger: if a French military presence in a neighboring
Read MoreAbéché, Chad: a city shaped by its Sudanese ties
Nestled in eastern Chad, Abéché stands as a city profoundly shaped by its deep connections to neighboring Sudan. Often referred to as Chad’s most Sudanese urban center, its cultural fabric,
Read MoreTogo’s faure gnassingbé secures release of 22 malian soldiers from fla rebels
Togolese diplomacy has once again achieved a significant breakthrough. Through direct mediation led by President Faure Gnassingbé, twenty-two Malian military personnel, previously held captive by Tuareg rebels of the Front
Read MoreSenegal’s evolving secularism: navigating the institutionalization of religious relations
POLITICS AND RELIGION IN SÉNÉGAL The relevance of formalizing worship practices? In Sénégal, religion extends far beyond the private sphere, actively contributing to social cohesion, mediating conflicts, fostering education,
Read MoreSpanish defense minister acknowledges “pull factor” in sebta migration surge
Spain’s Defense Minister, Margarita Robles, disclosed to Congress on Tuesday that a recent Supreme Court decision concerning expulsions at the Sebta border had inadvertently created a significant “pull factor.” This
Read MoreSenegal’s new asset declaration law: implications for high officials
The Senegalese Parliament has recently approved a significant legislative text, championed by the Pastef parliamentary majority. This groundbreaking law mandates a second declaration of assets for the nation’s highest authorities,
Read MoreChampions league qualifier: linz ask hosts celtic glasgow in crucial second leg
Linz ASK21h00Celtic Glasgow first leg: 0 – 3 compositions Linz ASK and Celtic Glasgow clash live Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 21:00 CEST UEFA Champions League 2026-2027, Qualification Play-offs, Second Leg
Read MoreRabat hosts the 2026 Morocco-india economic forum
The 2026 Morocco-India Economic Forum successfully convened in Rabat on Monday. This significant event was orchestrated by the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services of Rabat-Salé-Kénitra (CCISRSK), working in close
Read MoreNiamey hosts inaugural session of the AES parliament
Niamey, the capital of Niger, became the focal point for significant regional developments this week as the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) officially inaugurated its first parliamentary session. This pivotal
Read MoreDrc government and m23 rebels chart a course for peace negotiations
Crédit photo, AFP via Getty Images The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group, reportedly backed by Rwanda, have successfully concluded five days of intensive
Read MoreNiger’s youth camps: patriotic endeavor or creeping militarization?
General Abdourahamane Tiani has recently inaugurated a training camp involving over 300 young Nigeriens. Posited as an appeal to civic duty, national awakening, and societal renewal, the initiative mirrors the
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