Month: May 2026

Internal power struggles intensify within Pastef as 2027 elections approach Intense internal dynamics are currently unfolding within the Pastef party, just a year before the crucial 2027 territorial elections. These…

News

A Mali military drone strike mistakenly targets allied forces near Intahaka

A Mali military drone strike mistakenly targets allied forces near Intahaka Early on Monday, May 18, a drone operated by the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) tragically struck a vehicle belonging…

Abidjan hosts pivotal African data protection summit amid AI and biometric debates

The economic capital of Côte d’Ivoire emerged as the focal point for continental discussions on personal data governance on May 18, 2026. Over four days, the ninth international conference of…

Politics

Senegal’s apr party launches strong criticism against ousmane sonko in touba

Senegal’s apr party launches strong criticism against ousmane sonko in touba The Alliance for the Republic (APR) is escalating its efforts in Touba following the detention of Pape Malick Ndour,…

Culture

Nuit des musées in N’Djamena: celebrating Chad’s cultural heritage under the stars

Authoritarian Regimes & Africa

To mark International Museum Day, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Handicrafts orchestrated a groundbreaking event in Chad: the first-ever Nuit des Musées at the National Museum of Chad in…

Senegal’s anti-homosexuality law: legal challenges and human rights concerns intensify

Senegal’s recently enacted anti-homosexuality law, which significantly escalates penalties for what are termed “unnatural acts,” is now generating its initial judicial repercussions amidst considerable public debate. In the six weeks…

Côte d’Ivoire hosts RAPDP 2026: shaping data governance for Africa’s digital future

Landmark digital governance summit kicks off in Abidjan The ninth international conference of the African Network of Personal Data Protection Authorities (RAPDP) launched in Abidjan on May 18, 2026, bringing…

Togo’s faure gnassingbé champions concrete economic integration at biashara africa forum

Mali drawn in tough group for CAN 2027 qualifiers

The draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers has been completed, with all 48 participating teams now knowing their group-stage opponents. The teams have been divided into…

Senegal bolsters border security amid Mali’s ongoing turmoil

Senegal’s strategic response to Mali’s crisis Stretching over 400 kilometers along Mali’s border and maintaining deep commercial ties with its eastern neighbor, Senegal is stepping up its security measures in…

How Algeria’s hidden hand shapes Mali seven news and politics