Lomé has adopted a bold new strategy in regional diplomacy by aligning its visa policy with that of its neighbor, Cotonou. The Togolese government has recently announced the complete abolition

In a formal ceremony steeped in tradition, the newly appointed European Union ambassador to Chad, Amador Sanchez Rico, officially presented his credentials to President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno on May

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breaking news politics Senegal’s National Assembly to grill Prime Minister Sonko Friday Dakar’s National Assembly will host a pivotal session this Friday when Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and his cabinet

Russian mercenaries deepen involvement in Central African Republic, reshaping MPC dynamics The Movement of Central African Patriots (MPC) faces unprecedented upheaval as Russian-affiliated mercenaries officially enter the conflict, directly impacting

how Boko Haram funds its insurgency through kidnappings Kidnapping has become a lucrative industry fueling the operations of Boko Haram across Nigeria, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon. This criminal enterprise, which

In a bold stance against rising anti-LGBTQ+ hostility, French Member of the European Parliament Manon Aubry has condemned what she describes as a systematic persecution of homosexual individuals in Senegal.

french activists and leaders step up for Senegal’s persecuted lgbt+ community French advocacy groups are rallying to support 68 detained LGBT+ individuals in Senegal amid escalating persecution. French civil society

The Senegalese national football team now knows its path for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers. The reigning African champions, often a focus for Sahel news English readers,

In a bid to address rising living costs, Niger’s transitional authorities have enacted a decree capping residential rents in Niamey between 15,000 and 80,000 FCFA. While the measure aims to

Algeria’s strategic interests in Mali’s vast desert regions run deep, rooted in both geography and history. A glance at a map reveals why the northern reaches of Mali hold such

In Bamako, the vibrant capital of Mali, an enduring state of emergency casts a shadow over daily life. Access to this critical urban center remains severely restricted, a direct consequence