Faure gnassingbé’s kirghizistan visit: geopolitical gambit or national economic neglect?
While Togolese citizens daily scan the horizon for a glimmer of relief from the escalating cost of living and persistent electricity outages, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the Council, embarked
Read MoreMali’s escalating instability: a new chapter in the Sahel’s security crisis
The series of synchronized assaults in Mali on April 25 represents a critical turning point for the Sahel’s already volatile security situation. These events have not only underscored the increasing
Read MoreSenegalese football federation clarifies the 100,000 FCFA payment to U15 champions
During a ceremony held last Tuesday, the Sénégal U15 squad presented their trophy from the African School Football Championship. At the same event, the national U17 team received the national
Read MoreTogo’s escalating judicial standoff: political detainees and the challenge to the rule of law
A significant confrontation is currently unfolding between Togo’s political class and its judicial system. At the core of this dispute lies the alleged non-implementation of a Lomé Court of Appeal
Read MoreTogolese citizens express deep concern as afrobarometer survey highlights national decline
Despite official narratives extolling the National Development Plan and advocating for stable macroeconomic growth, ground realities have delivered a stark rebuke to the administration of Faure Gnassingbé. The most recent
Read MoreSenegal’s appeal in can 2025 reaches critical stage at tas
Senegal’s appeal in CAN 2025 reaches critical stage at TAS The Senegalese Football Federation has escalated its legal challenge in the African Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025 case, as the
Read MoreCôte d’Ivoire disbands electoral commission, signaling major reforms
In a significant political development, the Ivorian government officially dissolved the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) during its Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, May 6. This decision marks the end
Read MoreChad bishops urge inclusive dialogue to resolve national political deadlock
Quelques éléments de l’armée tchadienne sur le bord du Lac Tchad – Photo d’illustration (AFP or licensors) In a formal statement released on Tuesday, May 6, the Catholic bishops of
Read MoreSénégal U17 2026: mission to reclaim Africa’s youth football crown
The Senegalese U17 national team is gearing up for a high-stakes mission at the 2026 CAN U17 tournament in Morocco, scheduled from May 13 to June 2. After clinching the
Read MoreNiger adopts digital payments to boost vaccination campaigns
During the April 2026 National Polio Vaccination Days in Niamey, Niger implemented a groundbreaking digital payment system for health workers and community volunteers, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Read MoreHow Mali’s instability reshapes Nigeria’s security challenges
Why Mali’s crisis is tightening Nigeria’s security grip Nigeria isn’t on the sidelines of the Mali crisis—it’s at the heart of it. A surge in violence across Mali, Burkina Faso,
Read MoreAES withdrawal from ECOWAS: a risky gamble for Sahel security
In the intricate chessboard of West African geopolitics, timing is everything—and missteps can carry grave consequences. The recent decision by the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and
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