The escalating rivalry between Morocco and Algeria has spilled into Mali, transforming the West African nation into a fresh battleground for geopolitical influence. Mali as a pawn in the Morocco-Algeria…
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Chad’s cotton sector boosted by french funding of $22.5 million
Chad Chad’s cotton sector set for revival with $22.5 million French boost Chad, Africa’s second-largest cotton producer, secures a €19.35 million French grant to revitalize its struggling cotton industry and…
Togo’s president discusses investment opportunities with Afreximbank head
In a significant move to bolster economic ties, Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé welcomed Dr. George Elombi, Chairman of the Board of Afreximbank, for a strategic meeting in Lomé. The discussions…
Kaolack mayor and project director questioned in defamation case
The legal conflict involving Fadilou Kéita, Director General of Senegal’s Caisse des dépôts et consignations (CDC), intensified this Wednesday. Two prominent figures from Kaolack, Mayor Serigne Mboup and Habibou Lèye,…
Tabaski in Senegal the economic burden of the eid al-adha sheep
Tabaski in Senegal: the economic burden of the Eid al-Adha sheep For millions of Senegalese, the annual Eid al-Adha celebration has become a financial nightmare. What was once a religious…
Kémi Séba faces mounting legal pressure as extradition to Bénin looms
Legal proceedings involving panafricanist activist Kémi Séba and his son have reached a critical juncture. As key deadlines approach in the courtroom, the defense’s arguments are struggling to sway the…
Senegal halts truck convoys to Mali amid rising jihadist threats
The Dakar-Bamako road, the lifeline of trade between Senegal and Mali, is facing one of its most severe security crises yet. The Union des routiers du Sénégal (URS) has instructed…
Niger’s military junta escalates uranium dispute with risky takeover of arlit mine
The Nigerien military leadership has taken a decisive step in its ongoing campaign to sever economic ties with Western partners by terminating the decades-old mining concession in Arlit. The move,…
Chad’s economic transition faces structural hurdles amid global support
Chad’s economic transition is now under intense scrutiny as the government promotes its « Tchad Connexion 2030 » initiative, a bold plan aiming to steer the country toward sustainable growth…
Ivorian presidential election unfolds amid tight security despite tensions
The Ivorian presidential election unfolded under a tense yet orderly atmosphere, with polling stations across the country reporting no major incidents by close of day. A heightened security presence and…
Tottenham’s survival clash against everton deemed more vital than trophies
Tottenham Hotspur’s manager, Roberto De Zerbi, has labeled Sunday’s Premier League showdown with Everton as a battle for survival, stating it holds greater significance than any silverware. The declaration came…
African energy summit: Togo champions nuclear sovereignty
Kigali, May 20, 2026 — The hallowed halls of the Kigali Convention Centre buzzed with urgency and ambition on May 19 as leaders, nuclear energy experts, investors, and international partners…