Togo’s deepening crisis: over 62% believe the nation is heading for disaster

The latest findings from Afrobarometer have shattered the official narrative of Togo’s economic progress under President Faure Gnassingbé. Instead of celebrating the National Development Plan and touting macroeconomic stability, the…

Senegal’s appeal for CAN 2025 enters crucial stage at the CAS

The legal standoff between Maroc and Sénégal regarding CAN 2025 is set to reach a pivotal milestone this Thursday, May 7, 2026. The Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football is scheduled…

Côte d’ivoire dissolves electoral commission amid calls for reform

Government Abolishes Controversial Electoral Body in Bid for Democratic Renewal The Ivorian government has taken a decisive step in reshaping the country’s electoral landscape by dissolving the Independent Electoral Commission…

Mali security crisis latest developments in Bamako and Ouagadougou

The streets of Bamako remain tense following the April 25 attacks that claimed the life of General Sadio Camara, the second-in-command of Mali’s military leadership. Authorities have now detailed the…

Mali’s transition faces alleged assassination plot amid regional media tensions

The capital city of Bamako remains under a fragile calm following the violent incidents that unfolded on April 25, leaving General Sadio Camara, a key figure in the military regime,…

Senegal’s roadmap for the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations

Senegal’s roadmap for the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations The young talents of Sénégal are preparing for the upcoming U17 Africa Cup of Nations, set to take place in…

Niger adopts digital payments for polio vaccination campaigns

Niger adopts digital payments for polio vaccination campaigns The Niger National Polio Immunization Days held in April 2026 marked a significant shift in how health workers and community vaccinators were…

How west africa’s instability reshapes Nigeria’s security challenges

Nigeria’s security landscape is being redrawn by Sahelian turmoil Nigeria isn’t merely observing the crisis unfolding in Mali—it’s deeply entangled in it. The escalating violence in Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger,…

Mali’s isolation from ECOWAS: why the Sahel needs regional unity against terror

In the shifting sands of West African geopolitics, timing separates bold leadership from reckless abandonment. The decision by the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, all…

Tragedy in Doungouro: civilians caught between terrorists and militia violence

On Monday, May 4, 2026, the village of Doungouro, located in the Tillabéri region, became the site of a double catastrophe. Following a lethal raid by the État Islamique au…

Assimi Goïta consolidates power as Mali’s president and defense minister amid Kidal crisis

By officially assuming the responsibilities of the Minister of Defense alongside his role as Head of State, Colonel Assimi Goïta has finalized the total centralization of authority in Bamako. This…

Supporting adolescents with HIV in Burkina Faso: mental health insights from AFRAVIH

On the occasion of the 13th AFRAVIH conference dedicated to the fight against HIV, currently taking place in Lausanne, Switzerland, the focus has turned toward the psychological challenges faced by…