Month: May 2026

Arsenal secures 14th english league title After a remarkable twenty-two year hiatus, Arsenal has once again ascended to the pinnacle of English football, clinching their 14th Premier League title this…

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Togo adopts visa-free policy for African travelers

The capital of Togo, Lomé, has recently announced a groundbreaking policy aligning with its neighbor, the Bénin. The Togolese government has decided to abolish visa requirements for all African passport…

New european union ambassador presents credentials to Chad president

In a formal setting at the Palais Toumaï, the newly appointed Ambassador of the European Union to Chad, Amador Sanchez Rico, officially presented his credentials to President Mahamat Idriss Déby…

Clash in Sambisa forest between rival militant factions

The once thriving Sambisa forest in northeastern Nigeria now stands as a battleground where two militant factions vie for dominance. Covering 60,000 square kilometers, this dense woodland—once a haven for…

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Dakar hosts key talks on Senegal’s green energy transition

Dakar has become the epicenter of critical discussions on Senegal’s ecological future this week, as the fourth edition of the Environment and Energy University kicked off on May 19. The…

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Sénégal space week 2026: leveraging space tech for national security

Dakar hosted a landmark event last week as the second edition of Sénégal Space Week 2026 brought together global space experts, government officials, and security stakeholders under one roof. The…

Mali’s overreliance on mercenaries sparks security crisis

Since inviting Russian mercenaries to Mali in 2021, the ruling junta has shifted its military focus toward suppressing Tuareg rebels in the northern regions. Analysts warn this misplaced priority allowed…

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Senegal assembly to grill prime minister sonko friday

À la une Politique Senegal’s National Assembly to Question Prime Minister Sonko on Friday The National Assembly of Senegal is set to hold a pivotal session this Friday, May 22,…

Russian mercenaries escalate mpc tensions in central african republic

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The Central African Republic (CAR) is experiencing heightened political tension as Russian mercenary forces officially enter the fray, directly impacting the Mouvement Patriotique pour la Centrafrique (MPC). This intervention has…

How Boko Haram funds its insurgency through kidnappings

how Boko Haram funds its insurgency through kidnappings Across West Africa’s conflict zones, kidnappings have evolved into a sophisticated revenue stream for armed factions. Nowhere is this more evident than…

How Boko Haram funds its insurgency through kidnappings