Senegal political tensions as pastef rules out government participation

Tensions between Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef-Les Patriotes party, and Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye have intensified following the abrupt removal of Sonko from the Prime Minister’s post. Just…

Chad security minister urges united action against intercommunal clashes

Chad Chad security minister urges united action against intercommunal clashes The Chadian Public Security Minister is calling for collective action to curb rising intercommunal violence, emphasizing a holistic approach that…

Tchad: N’Djamena strengthens digital partnerships in Washington

Tchad’s digital push gathers momentum in Washington talks The government of N’Djamena is stepping up efforts to transform the country’s digital landscape through strategic partnerships forged during a high-profile mission…

Côte d’Ivoire unveils ambitious high-speed rail project to connect north and south

Côte d’Ivoire stands on the cusp of a historic leap in infrastructure modernization. Under the expansive National Development Program (PND) 2026-2030, the government is poised to construct a groundbreaking high-speed…

Unity in west africa why Benin’s president’s nigerian visit matters for the ECOWAS

In a bold diplomatic move, Benin’s newly elected President, Romuald Wadagni, wasted no time in reinforcing regional alliances. Just one week after his inauguration on 24 May 2026, he embarked…

Mali faces economic headwinds as credit outlook shifts to negative

The credit rating agency Moody’s has recently adjusted its perspective on Mali’s sovereign debt, moving the outlook from “stable” to “negative” while maintaining the overall rating at Caa2. This shift…

Faux diplômes in Burkina Faso administration undermines development

The shockwave of fraudulent credentials in Burkina Faso’s public sector The recent dismissal of three high-ranking civil servants—one from the Presidency, another from Water and Forests, and a third from…

Senegal’s shifting political landscape and its impact on economic reforms

The Senegalese political scene has undergone a rapid transformation in recent days. Between May 22, when President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, and May 26, when Sonko…

Benin president romuald wadagni’s first foreign visit to Nigeria

Benin’s new president kicks off diplomatic engagements in Nigeria Just eight days after taking office, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni is set to embark on his first official foreign visit on…

Togo education reform ends decade-long SMS result scam

Unveiling a systemic financial drain in Togo’s education sector A long-standing practice in Togo’s education system, which exploited the financial vulnerability of families, has officially come to an end. The…

Togo how a family dynasty shaped 50 years of political dominance

For half a century, one name has dominated Togo’s political landscape: Gnassingbé. Starting with Gnassingbé Eyadéma, who ruled for 38 years, and now under his son Faure Gnassingbé, the country…

Paris Saint-Germain nears deal for Russian midfielder Aleksey Batrakov

With the 2025-2026 season drawing to a close after a historic Champions League triumph, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is already turning its attention to squad reinforcements for the upcoming campaign. Fresh…