Sénégal women’s political leadership key to sustainable growth

The Réseau des femmes leaders pour le développement (RFLD) made a compelling case in Dakar on May 19, 2026, for accelerating women’s inclusion in decision-making roles across Senegal’s political and…

Tottenham’s survival hinges on final premier league clash

Tottenham’s fate in Premier League rests on final showdown Tottenham Hotspur faces a make-or-break moment in the Premier League as they prepare for a decisive final match against Everton. The…

Niger’s economic reality forces oil agreements with China

Despite bold declarations of reclaiming sovereignty and severing ties with previous allies, economic realities have delivered a harsh awakening. Facing severe financial isolation, Niger’s military administration recently finalized a series…

Mali geopolitical tensions between Morocco and Algeria intensify

The escalating rivalry between Morocco and Algeria has spilled into Mali, transforming the West African nation into a fresh battleground for geopolitical influence. Mali as a pawn in the Morocco-Algeria…

Senegal’s economic recovery plan faces scrutiny amid FMI talks

In a recent address before the National Assembly, Cheikh Diba, Senegal’s Finance Minister, revealed that the Plan de Redressement Économique et Social (PRES) has generated 63.4 billion West African CFA…

Niger’s economic reality forces oil agreements with China

Despite bold declarations of reclaiming sovereignty and severing ties with previous allies, economic realities have delivered a harsh awakening. Facing severe financial isolation, Niger’s military administration recently finalized a series…

Growing up in the shadow of the Boko Haram threat in Cameroon

In her acclaimed documentary The Spectre of Boko Haram, director Cyrielle Raingou provides a deeply moving portrayal of life under a persistent cloud of terrorism. The film, which earned the…

Premier league title celebration as arsenal crowned champions

Andoni Iraola praises Arsenal’s Premier League title triumph after Bournemouth’s draw Following Bournemouth’s hard-fought 1-1 draw against Manchester City, the Cherries’ Spanish manager, Andoni Iraola, reflected on Arsenal’s historic Premier…

Chad’s cotton sector boosted by french funding of $22.5 million

Chad Chad’s cotton sector set for revival with $22.5 million French boost Chad, Africa’s second-largest cotton producer, secures a €19.35 million French grant to revitalize its struggling cotton industry and…

Mali: jnim attack near Bamako exposes deepening security crisis

Is Bamako truly secure? This question, once unthinkable, now presses with alarming urgency. On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the rural commune of Siby, located a mere thirty kilometers from the…

Senegal urged to address economic reform delays

Dakar hosts key UEMOA reform review amid performance concerns The 11th annual review of UEMOA community reforms concluded in Dakar on Tuesday, following a one-day postponement. The political phase brought…

Togo’s president discusses investment opportunities with Afreximbank head

In a significant move to bolster economic ties, Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé welcomed Dr. George Elombi, Chairman of the Board of Afreximbank, for a strategic meeting in Lomé. The discussions…