Newcastle aims to seal amar dedic deal before liverpool clash

Newcastle United is racing against time to finalize the £30 million transfer of Bosnia and Herzegovina international Amar Dedic from Portuguese giants Benfica. The club is determined to complete the…

Ransom payments fueling al-qaeda’s expansion in Mali

How a $50 Million Ransom Reshaped the Sahel Conflict A staggering $50 million ransom paid in late 2025 to secure the release of foreign hostages held by Al-Qaïda-affiliated militants in…

Algeria and Niger strengthen energy ties with Jet A1 fuel supply

Algeria and Niger have reached a pivotal milestone in regional energy cooperation. Through a strengthened partnership between Algeria’s hydrocarbon giant Sonatrach and Niger’s public company Sonidep, the two nations are…

Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko: shared failures overshadow Senegal’s political future

Once united in their commitment to keep the President from the High Council of the Judiciary—despite promising reforms—Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko have since turned their shared inaction into…

Algeria pushes to regain lost influence in Mali and Niger amid Morocco’s rise

Following fifteen months of strained relations with Bamako, Algeria has moved swiftly to restore diplomatic ties with Mali and deepen cooperation with Niamey. The pivot comes as Rabat strengthens its…

Senegal’s civil society and opposition unite for constitutional reform talks

The latest phase of Senegal’s constitutional reform process is gaining momentum with broad consultations involving civil society groups and political leaders. A delegation from the Coalition of Civil Society for…

Senegal raises fuel prices to tackle rising costs

Fuel price adjustments in Senegal take effect on August 15, 2026, following a government announcement impacting super gasoline and diesel. These two products directly influence inflation, transportation costs, and industrial…

Maroc’s pivotal role in releasing french spy held in Mali

Morocco plays key role in securing release of French spy from Mali Morocco has emerged as a crucial diplomatic player in the Sahel after facilitating the release of a French…

Crystal Palace secures rising star Anan Khalaili in £24.5m deal from Union Saint-Gilloise

The Union Saint-Gilloise is set to receive a substantial financial boost following the departure of their standout winger, Anan Khalaili, who has signed a five-year contract with Crystal Palace. The…

Chad’s political thaw: what a pardon for opposition leaders really means

Chad Takes a Step Toward Political Opening with Pardon of Opposition Figures Chad’s president, Mahamat Idriss Déby, has issued a decree granting a full pardon to opposition leader and former…

Côte d’Ivoire boosts livestock and fisheries investment to cut imports

Côte d’Ivoire is ramping up efforts to bolster its livestock and fisheries sectors as part of a broader strategy to curb rising import costs, which surged to 782 billion West…

Khalifa Sall advocates for public asset declarations in Senegal

Transparency in governance has once again taken center stage in Senegal, with Khalifa Sall, former mayor of Dakar and prominent leader of the Taxawu Senegal movement, emerging as a vocal…