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Senegal president diomaye faye leads fmi debt talks amid economic challenges
While Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko hosted a high-profile colloquium in Dakar on alternative economic strategies beyond traditional lenders, the Presidency of Bassirou Diomaye Faye issued a firm statement from
Read MoreContraceptive programs in conflict zones face harsh realities in Sahel
When family planning meets terror: the hidden dangers of contraceptive programs in the Sahel The bustling streets of Niamey often celebrate women’s empowerment initiatives, but in the war-torn districts of
Read MoreSenegal’s debt strategy shifts away from IMF dependence
The surge of Senegal’s national debt has reignited conversations among economists, policymakers, and business leaders in Dakar. With growing budgetary strains and a pressing need for economic revival, the capital
Read MoreTogo’s diplomatic push for great lakes peace in kampala
Kampala’s vibrant atmosphere on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, witnessed official greetings and warm handshakes, yet beneath the ceremony lay the pressing weight of African challenges. President Faure Gnassingbé of Togo
Read MoreMali’s rebel offensive: a turning point for political talks?
Mali’s fragile military junta faces unprecedented rebel assault The Malian government led by Assimi Goïta, whose regime has relied heavily on Russian support, is reeling from a sweeping offensive launched
Read MorePSG’s russian connection: Luis Campos targets two new talents after Safonov deal
The summer transfer window of 2024 marked a bold move by Paris Saint-Germain with the acquisition of Matvey Safonov. The Russian goalkeeper, purchased for a reported €20 million from Krasnodar,
Read MoreCentral Africa trade corridors to go digital by 2030 with new pact
The National Bureau of Land Freight of Chad (BNFT), alongside freight management agencies in Cameroon and the Central African Republic, has finalized a groundbreaking digitalization agreement for Central Africa’s trade
Read MoreID4Africa 2026: Abidjan to host Africa’s digital identity leaders
From May 12 to 15, 2026, Abidjan will host the 7th annual ID4Africa General Assembly at the Port-Bouët Exhibition Park. This year’s theme, “Digital Identity: From Public Digital Infrastructures to
Read MoreBénin showcases industrial growth at Kenya investment forum
Létondji Beheton, CEO of SIPI-BENIN S.A, and Maryse Lokossou, CEO of CDC Bénin, showcased the country’s industrial and financial strategy during the Africa Forward | Inspire & Connect event in
Read MoreMali’s security crisis deepens as jihadist and rebel offensive challenges junta’s rule
The coordinated assaults launched by the JNIM and the FLA on April 25, 2026, represent a pivotal shift in Mali’s security landscape since the 2012 crisis. By striking simultaneously in
Read MoreBénin and US fortify border control with MIDAS system at Hillacondji
In a strategic move to significantly enhance its border management capabilities, the government of Bénin, collaborating with the United States, has achieved a critical milestone. The Hillacondji border crossing is
Read MoreKidal’s fall: Russia’s controversial retreat in Mali
April 26, 2026, marks a somber date for Mali. On this day, Kidal, a city Bamako had come to view as a symbol of its regained strength, tragically fell back
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