Senegal’s debt strategy: exploring alternatives to IMF support

Senegal’s debt strategy: exploring alternatives to IMF support Senegal’s rising debt levels have once again thrust the country’s economic challenges into the spotlight. In Dakar, policymakers, economists, and financial experts

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Mali rebels advance: what next for political talks?

Home Debates Mali rebel offensive: what next for political talks? Middle East and Africa Mali rebel offensive: assessing the crisis and potential political negotiations The Malian junta led by Assimi

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Central africa joins forces to digitalize trade corridors by 2030

The National Land Freight Bureau of Chad (BNFT), alongside counterparts in Cameroon and the Central African Republic, signed a landmark digitalization pact for Central African trade corridors on May 12.

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ID4Africa 2026 in Abidjan: shaping the future of digital identity for Africa

ID4Africa 2026 in Abidjan: shaping the future of digital identity for Africa A groundbreaking gathering of digital identity leaders is set to take place in Abidjan from May 12 to

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Bénin showcases industrial growth and investment avenues at Kenya forum

The Managing Director of SIPI-BENIN S.A, Létondji Beheton, and the CEO of CDC Bénin, Maryse Lokossou, took center stage at the Africa Forward | Inspire & Connect event in Kenya

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Malian junta under pressure: coordinated attacks expose vulnerabilities and challenge russian security model

Coordinated assaults by the Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA) on April 25, 2026, signify a profound strategic shift in Mali’s security

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Bénin and US bolster border security with MIDAS system at Hillacondji

In a significant move to modernize its frontier management, the government of Bénin, in collaboration with the United States, has introduced a cutting-edge technological solution. The Hillacondji border crossing is

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Kidal’s fall: Russia’s unexpected retreat from its malian allies

April 26, 2026, is etched as a somber day in Mali’s history. On this critical date, Kidal, a city Bamako viewed as a powerful emblem of renewed national strength, unexpectedly

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Senegal and Botswana leaders champion stronger Africa economic cooperation

The relationship between Senegal and Botswana is entering a dynamic new phase. During recent high-level diplomatic discussions, Presidents Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Duma Boko affirmed their commitment to fostering deeper

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Burkina Faso junta suspends nearly a thousand associations amid counter-terrorism drive

The military government in Burkina Faso has taken decisive action, halting the operations of 811 associations due to “non-renewal of their governing bodies” and formally disbanding an additional 118 since

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Boko Haram forced to retreat from Lake Chad after joint military strikes

Boko Haram forced to retreat from Lake Chad after joint military strikes Jihadist fighters from Boko Haram have abandoned multiple strongholds along the shores of Lake Chad following synchronized aerial

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Chad: the future of GCAP in question following eight executive convictions

The recent convictions of eight key executives raise critical questions about the future trajectory of GCAP in Chad.

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