Year: 2026

Over the past decade, Russia has pursued an aggressive expansion strategy across Africa, leveraging mercenary forces, disinformation campaigns, and anti-Western populism to carve out a new sphere of influence. Yet…

Senegal’s Casamance conflict: weakened rebels face cannabis-driven instability

The Senegalese army, alongside gendarmerie forces and detection dogs, dismantled cannabis plantations in Casamance in early May—a recent development in one of Africa’s longest-running conflicts. Despite a weakened separatist rebellion,…

N’Djamena tackles chaotic minibus stops for safer roads

Chad N’Djamena tackles chaotic minibus stops for safer roads Unregulated minibus stops in N’Djamena are fueling traffic chaos and safety hazards. City officials and transport stakeholders are pushing for structured…

Algeria and Chad advance Sahara road project with infrastructure pact

Algeria and Chad have formalized a new agreement to streamline infrastructure and public works projects, including the long-awaited Trans-Saharan Highway. The pact was signed in N’Djamena on Thursday, marking a…

Le Mali vacille, l’Alliance des États du Sahel brille par sa discrétion

#FREEGLEIZES Depuis le 29 juin 2025, notre confrère Christophe Gleizes, journaliste pour Society et So Foot, est emprisonné en Algérie. Nous ne l’oublions pas et réclamons sa libération. En savoir plus sur #FREEGLEIZES By Kadi Alhassane — Senior correspondent

Bénin strengthens security leadership with new professional training cycles

The École nationale supérieure de police in Porto-Novo served as the venue on Wednesday, May 14, 2026, for the official commencement of preparatory training sessions for several prestigious qualifications. These…

Politics

Senegal paestef leadership race kicks off amid sonko diomaye tension

PASTEF opens leadership race with five-day filing window The PASTEF-Les Patriotes party’s electoral oversight body, the Haute Autorité de Régulation du Parti (HARP), launched its official leadership election process on…

Politics

Un an que l’opposant Succès Masra est en prison au Tchad

PolitiqueTchad Un an que l’opposant Succès Masra est en prison au Tchad Blaise Dariustone 15/05/202615 mai 2026 Ce samedi16 mai, cela fera un an que Succès Masra est en prison.…

Senegal’s may turmoil: social unrest across multiple sectors

Senegal’s May turmoil: social unrest across multiple sectors The month of May in Senegal has long been synonymous with social upheaval, and this year is proving no different. From university…

Harvey elliott’s loan nightmare and uncertain liverpool future