Burkina Faso’s Peul communities face systemic repression under Ibrahim Traoré

Burkina Faso is grappling with a deepening crisis as the nation’s struggle against armed insurgencies collides with a growing divide between the central government led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré and

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Virtual meeting for US citizens in Chad on may 20

Chad Chad: virtual meeting for US citizens on may 20 The US Embassy in N’Djamena is hosting an online session on May 20 to address security and consular services for

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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

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Contraceptive 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

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Senegal’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

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Togo’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

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Mali’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

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PSG’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,

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Central 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

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ID4Africa 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

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Bénin 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

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Mali’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

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