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Chadian opposition leaders face lengthy prison sentences
The recent sentencing of eight prominent figures from Chad’s Groupe de concertations des acteurs politiques (GCAP) to eight years in prison has ignited a significant political storm across the
Read MoreChad’s standing in women’s economic rights: a call for targeted reforms
A recent comprehensive assessment of women’s economic rights across African nations reveals a varied landscape of progress and persistent challenges. While some countries have made significant strides, Chad finds itself
Read MoreCôte d’Ivoire: will cei dissolution finally calm political tensions?
A pivotal moment has arrived in Côte d’Ivoire’s political journey as the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI), the body responsible for organizing and overseeing the nation’s elections, has been dissolved. This
Read MoreNiger faces escalating displacement crisis with over a million people uprooted
Niger is currently grappling with a profound humanitarian challenge, as more than one million individuals find themselves forcibly displaced. Recent figures indicate that over half of these displaced persons are
Read MoreCôte d’Ivoire’s local livestock push for Tabaski price stability
With the significant Eid al-Adha celebration, known locally as Tabaski, just weeks away, Côte d’Ivoire’s National Council for the Fight Against the High Cost of Living (CNLVC) is championing a
Read MoreAlgeria and Chad advance trans-saharan road project in N’Djamena talks
Abdelkader Djellaoui, Algeria’s Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, commenced a two-day working visit to the Republic of Chad on Wednesday. Leading a high-level delegation, the minister’s agenda focused
Read MoreMali’s evolving security landscape: assessing the Jnim-FLA alliance
In the intricate and often volatile security landscape of Mali, one question persistently occupies the minds of analysts and regional observers: what is the ultimate trajectory of the alliance between
Read MoreSenegal faces escalating cyber threats, regional africa news update
A recent surge in cyberattacks targeting the Senegalese state has prompted serious questions about the nation’s digital resilience. This marks the third significant incident in a mere six months, highlighting
Read MoreMali’s quest for peace: navigating a deepening security and political crisis
PolitiqueAfrique Émission spéciale sur le Mali à la recherche de la paix PolitiqueAfrique Georges Ibrahim Tounkara 14/05/202614 mai 2026 The complex situation in Mali continues to be a source of
Read MoreRomuald Wadagni begins presidential term in Benin with high expectations
Romuald Wadagni takes office as Benin’s president amid ambitious goals Romuald Wadagni secured a decisive victory in Benin’s April 12 presidential election, winning 94.27% of the vote against his opponent,
Read MoreCôte d’Ivoire: the electoral commission’s future and the quest for trust
The pivotal question surrounding the dissolution of the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) has once again taken center stage in Côte d’Ivoire’s political discourse. This institution, a cornerstone for managing elections
Read MoreMacron’s candid critique signals end of France’s Sahel diplomatic era
President Emmanuel Macron has adopted a remarkably direct tone, akin to a settling of scores, to describe the current state of relations between France and the military regimes of the
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