Following the July 2023 coup in Niger and the subsequent imposition of stringent regional sanctions, the Cotonou-Niamey axis endured a profound period of strain. This crisis was starkly characterized by…
Author: Kadi Alhassane
Journalist
Civic space under threat in Burkina Faso and allies
The arrest of prominent imam Mohamed Ishaq Kindo and the suspension of Burkina Faso’s largest student union mark a sharp turn under the country’s military leadership. This week has seen…
Sonko to address press following new cabinet formation
The leader of PASTEF-Les Patriotes, Ousmane Sonko, is set to hold a press conference today, June 2, 2026, starting at 5:00 PM at the Serigne Abass Sall Residence, located across…
Ousmane Sonko addresses nation after Senegal’s new cabinet formation
Ousmane Sonko addresses nation after Senegal’s new cabinet formation A historic moment unfolds in Senegalese politics as Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, takes to the podium immediately following…
Senegal parliament chief advocates for united and sovereign africa at upa session
Dakar played host to a pivotal gathering as the 85th session of the Executive Committee of the Pan-African Parliament opened its doors in the Senegalese capital. The event brought together…
PSG-Arsenal final blunders spark laughter on live show
PSG-Arsenal final blunders spark laughter on live show The much-anticipated PSG-Arsenal Champions League final on May 30th delivered drama, suspense, and—unexpectedly—endless material for comedians. While Paris Saint-Germain claimed victory in…
Gabon: Morocco’s CIMAF boosts cement sector with €40m investment
On May 20, 2026, a landmark agreement was signed at the Palais Rénovation in Libreville, marking a pivotal moment for Gabon’s construction industry. Anas Sefrioui, CEO of Ciments de l’Afrique…