Senegal’s Faye distances himself from his political party ahead of 2029 vote
Bassirou Diomaye Faye seeks to establish independent leadership in Senegal Two years into his presidency, Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal is making deliberate moves to carve out his own political
Read MorePolitical opposition in Chad facing challenges after recent crackdowns
Chad’s opposition movement struggles to regroup after judicial setbacks The political landscape in Chad has been shaken by recent legal decisions that have significantly weakened the organized opposition. The Supreme
Read MoreWeekly highlights in Burkina Faso from may 4 to 10 2026
The week of May 4–10, 2026, was packed with significant events across Burkina Faso, spanning culture, security, the economy, diplomacy, and public life. Here’s a recap of the key developments
Read MoreMali’s touareg demands: the missing piece for lasting peace
The already fragile security situation in Mali took a sharp turn for the worse in late April 2026, when coordinated attacks struck multiple cities and claimed the lives of Defense
Read MoreSenegal’s institutional shift: a crisis or a democratic rebirth?
Senegal’s institutional shift: a crisis or a democratic rebirth? The contemporary landscape in Sénégal, characterized by a fundamental change in the role of the National Assembly, raises significant questions about
Read MoreMali faces mounting rights violations amid political crackdown
Enforced disappearances, abductions, and inflammatory rhetoric—Mali’s embattled political landscape has seen a sharp rise in fundamental rights violations targeting opposition figures and dissenting voices. In a stern warning to authorities
Read MorePolice dismantle Chinese visa fraud ring in Dakar
The Sûreté urbaine de Dakar has successfully exposed a criminal network specialized in forging visa approval letters. This operation sheds light on the increasing sophistication of illegal immigration channels operating
Read MoreSenegal’s political currents: the nuanced relationship between president faye and prime minister sonko
Following a somewhat underwhelming presidential coalition gathering, notably orchestrated by figures like Sokhna Aminata Touré Mimi, Abdourakhmane Diouf, Me Abdoulaye Tine, and Serigne Guèye Diop, the political landscape in Senegal
Read MoreTogo opposition launches first major rally against constitutional reform
Togo opposition launches first major rally against constitutional reform Lomé, Togo — A newly formed opposition coalition, the Cadre national de concertation pour le changement au Togo (CNCC), staged its
Read MoreKhalifa Sall launches new social contract vision for Senegal
Taxawu Sénégal has officially transitioned into a structured political party following its founding congress in Dakar on May 10. The event, held under the theme «From platform to political party:
Read MoreDigital transformation in Côte d’Ivoire: training 75 education inspectors
Latest News Digital transformation in Côte d’Ivoire: training 75 education inspectors As part of the second stage of the Digital Skills Development for Supervisory and Teaching Personnel (DCNPEE) initiative, 75
Read MoreChad’s strikes on jihadists kill dozens of nigerian fishermen on lake Chad
Military operations by Chad against jihadist factions have reportedly resulted in the deaths of dozens of Nigerian fishermen over the past three days. The strikes targeted Boko Haram-controlled islands in
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