Senegal political tensions diomaye faye ousmane sonko power struggle

Senegal’s political landscape is witnessing a defining moment as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye signals a bold departure from the earlier narrative of an unbreakable partnership with Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko.

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Mali’s goïta consolidates power amid rising insecurity after Kidal setback

By formally assuming the role of Defense Minister in addition to his duties as Head of State, Colonel Assimi Goïta has completed the consolidation of power in Bamako. This move

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Supporting HIV-positive adolescents in Burkina Faso: insights from AFRAVIH

The 13th AFRAVIH conference, a major international summit dedicated to the fight against HIV, is currently taking place in Lausanne, Switzerland. This year, participants are placing a significant emphasis on

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Russian failure in Sahel exposes deeper strategic and symbolic cracks

Mali’s latest security crisis sends shockwaves across West Africa. The coordinated attacks on April 25, which claimed the life of Defense Minister Sadio Camara in Kati, have left Bamako shaken

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Théodore Holo shares his views on Romuald Wadagni ahead of his inauguration

The former head of the Constitutional Court, Théodore Holo, recently discussed the significant generational transition represented by the election of Romuald Wadagni to the presidency. In a recent media appearance,

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Un committee exposes ethnic violence against fulani in Burkina Faso

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has raised alarm over escalating human rights abuses targeting the Fulani ethnic group in Burkina Faso. According to independent investigators,

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Senegal: president Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s bonuses spark football federation discord

Approximately two months prior, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) exhibited remarkable unity. This solidarity came in the wake of a ruling by the appeals jury of the Confederation of African

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The escalating suppression of information in the Sahel

On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, observed on May 3rd, a concerning reality emerges: across West Africa, the act of reporting has transformed into a perilous, if not

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Escalation of conflict in northern Mali as armed groups advance toward the capital

A profound sense of urgency is gripping northern Mali as the nation’s security landscape undergoes a rapid and dramatic transformation. Following the symbolic capture of Kidal, various armed factions are

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Fuel prices in west africa: ivory coast vs Benin disparity in 2026

The economic landscape of West Africa is undergoing a significant adjustment in May 2026, as households grapple with persistent inflation while fuel prices at the pump reveal stark contrasts between

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The Sahel crisis: a growing concern for european stability

a regional perspective The military administration in Mali, supported by Moscow, is currently under severe pressure, contending with its very existence following a combined offensive by jihadist factions and Tuareg

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Niger’s agricultural aid dilemma: russian fertilizer and national sovereignty

In the midst of a sweeping realignment of its diplomatic alliances, Niger has officially taken delivery of a shipment of 20,000 metric tons of fertilizer originating from Russia. This consignment,

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