As Senegal prepares to mark a century of existence for one of its most influential political figures, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, has paid a heartfelt tribute to

Diplomatic fallout in Niamey as Spain revokes its consul In an unprecedented move that has sent shockwaves through West Africa, Spain has quietly but decisively recalled its consul in Niamey.

In a groundbreaking move for Benin’s security apparatus, a highly decorated officer from the Republican Guard has been appointed as the first woman in the nation’s modern history—and indeed in

Benin president appoints top air force general as defense and security adviser The President of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, has appointed Air Force General Bertin Bada as his new Adviser for

A growing concern has emerged in Mali as jihadist factions leverage the country’s burgeoning gold mining sector to bankroll their relentless campaign of violence. Among these groups, the Group for

Alain Aka Correspondent in Côte d’Ivoire Tidjane Thiam Parti Démocratique de Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) Mounting tensions within Côte d’Ivoire’s historic opposition party The Parti Démocratique de Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI), long

The political shake-up in Senegal has reignited debates about the country’s mounting debt burden and whether a new strategy with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) could offer a lifeline. With

The unexpected exit of Ousmane Sonko from Senegal’s political landscape has sent ripples through the nation’s economic corridors, particularly regarding the country’s ongoing debt negotiations with the International Monetary Fund

Tchad Tchad tensions between judges and security minister ease after meeting A high-level meeting in N’Djamena aimed to resolve escalating tensions between magistrates and the Security Minister following widely circulated

The fiery rhetoric of « recovered sovereignty » and a definitive break with international financial institutions in Niamey is now colliding with harsh economic realities. While the National Council for

As the World Food Programme (WFP) issues a stark warning regarding an impending humanitarian catastrophe, the far northern reaches of Togo are descending into unprecedented levels of vulnerability. For observers,

A significant political shift occurred on May 22, 2026, when Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This pivotal decision officially severed the partnership that had been