Togo adopts visa-free policy for African travelers

The capital of Togo, Lomé, has recently announced a groundbreaking policy aligning with its neighbor, the Bénin. The Togolese government has decided to abolish visa requirements for all African passport…

New european union ambassador presents credentials to Chad president

In a formal setting at the Palais Toumaï, the newly appointed Ambassador of the European Union to Chad, Amador Sanchez Rico, officially presented his credentials to President Mahamat Idriss Déby…

Dakar hosts key talks on Senegal’s green energy transition

Dakar has become the epicenter of critical discussions on Senegal’s ecological future this week, as the fourth edition of the Environment and Energy University kicked off on May 19. The…

Mali’s overreliance on mercenaries sparks security crisis

Since inviting Russian mercenaries to Mali in 2021, the ruling junta has shifted its military focus toward suppressing Tuareg rebels in the northern regions. Analysts warn this misplaced priority allowed…

How Boko Haram funds its insurgency through kidnappings

how Boko Haram funds its insurgency through kidnappings Across West Africa’s conflict zones, kidnappings have evolved into a sophisticated revenue stream for armed factions. Nowhere is this more evident than…

Senegal’s UEMOA review shows strong progress with minor setbacks in key sectors

Senegal maintains robust performance in annual UEMOA reforms despite sectoral challenges The Minister of Finance and Budget, Cheikh Diba, led the political phase of the annual review of UEMOA’s community…

Senegal space week 2026: Dakar’s push for tech sovereignty

Senegal charts bold course in Africa’s space technology race Dakar is making no secret of its ambitions to become a continental leader in strategic technologies. At the second edition of…

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…

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…

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…

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…