The legal proceedings concerning pan-African activist Kémi Séba and his son have reached a critical juncture. As the initial crucial deadlines loom before the court, the defense strategies presented by

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Kigali, May 20, 2026 — Intense discussions unfolded within the sophisticated confines of the Kigali Convention Centre, balancing the pressing need for energy with ambitious industrial aspirations. On May 19,

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

Chad Chad’s rising star Zenaba Adoum Oudah leads local innovation Meet Zenaba Adoum Oudah, the Chadian scientist-turned-entrepreneur redefining business success by merging science, sustainability, and local ingenuity at PROJIACE 2026.

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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,