Mali’s prime minister Ousmane Sonko to address parliament friday

Mali’s prime minister Ousmane Sonko to address parliament friday This Friday, Ousmane Sonko, Mali’s Prime Minister, will address the National Assembly during a high-stakes session of parliamentary questions. The gathering…

Jnim targets chinese mine in Mali amid deepening insecurity

The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has once again demonstrated its operational capacity in Mali, this time striking a Chinese-owned mining site in Naréna, close to…

Mali’s deepening crisis: the JNIM’s shadow over Bamako

Mali’s deepening crisis: the JNIM’s shadow over Bamako Caught between a struggling military government and the conquering jihadists’ promise of Sharia law, Malians face an impossible choice. This is an…

Olympique de Marseille faces crucial summer transfer window amid financial pressures

The upcoming summer transfer window is poised to be exceptionally dynamic for Olympique de Marseille (OM), as the club confronts the necessity of offloading several players. This imperative stems from…

Côte d’Ivoire electoral body reform: civil society’s bold proposal for fair polls

News Politics Civil groups push for complete overhaul of Côte d’Ivoire’s election body May 19, 2026 1 FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp Following the dissolution of Côte d’Ivoire’s Independent Electoral Commission (CEI), civil society…

French activism grows for LGBT+ victims in Senegal amid harsh anti-homosexuality laws

French activism grows for LGBT+ victims in Senegal amid harsh anti-homosexuality laws The STOP homophobie association is currently supporting 68 detained individuals in Senegal, following the country’s adoption of severe…

Prominent Ivorian insurance leader Maurice Digbeu Kipré passes away at 75

Maurice Digbeu Kipré, founder and chief executive officer of the Serenity insurance group in Côte d’Ivoire, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026 in Abidjan. He was 75 years old.…

Senegal drawn in tough group for 2027 afcon qualifiers

Senegal set for competitive group in 2027 Afcon qualifiers The draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers has been completed, and Senegal finds itself in a challenging but…

Online sports betting reshapes leisure habits of chadian youth

Chad Online sports betting reshapes leisure habits of chadian youth Digital betting platforms are gaining unprecedented traction among urban youth in Chad, blending quick gains with modern entertainment while raising…

Starlink pricing sparks uproar in Senegal amid internet access concerns

Starlink’s proposed rates ignite fierce debate in Senegal over internet affordability The finalized pricing structure announced by Starlink has thrust the company into the spotlight, raising serious concerns about transparency…

Niger’s military regime faces housing crisis from rent control

The Nigerien government has recently enacted a decree to cap rental prices in Niamey, ranging from 15,000 to 80,000 FCFA. While this move aims to appeal to low-income citizens, it…

Corruption scandal over 2 billion cfa funds meant for displaced people in Kaya

Empty promises: displaced families in Kaya receive no aid despite billions pledged Burkina Faso’s government launched an ambitious agricultural support program worth over two billion FCFA, supposedly designed to uplift…