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…

French eu lawmaker slams growing anti-lgbt persecution in Senegal

French EU lawmaker slams growing anti-LGBT persecution in Senegal French Member of the European Parliament Manon Aubry has voiced strong condemnation of the escalating crackdown on LGBT individuals in Senegal,…

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…

Olympique de Marseille faces crucial summer transfer window amid financial pressures

The upcoming summer transfer window is poised to be exceptionally dynamic for Olympique de Marseille (OM), as the club confronts the necessity of offloading several players. This imperative stems from…

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…

Starlink pricing sparks uproar in Senegal amid internet access concerns

Starlink’s proposed rates ignite fierce debate in Senegal over internet affordability The finalized pricing structure announced by Starlink has thrust the company into the spotlight, raising serious concerns about transparency…

Niger’s military regime faces housing crisis from rent control

The Nigerien government has recently enacted a decree to cap rental prices in Niamey, ranging from 15,000 to 80,000 FCFA. While this move aims to appeal to low-income citizens, it…

Arsenal on brink of premier league glory as man city face must-win clash

Arsenal inches closer to Premier League glory as Manchester City face must-win clash The Gunners took a giant stride toward ending their 20-year title drought on Monday, securing a hard-fought…

Abidjan hosts pivotal African data protection summit amid AI and biometric debates

The economic capital of Côte d’Ivoire emerged as the focal point for continental discussions on personal data governance on May 18, 2026. Over four days, the ninth international conference of…

Côte d’Ivoire hosts RAPDP 2026: shaping data governance for Africa’s digital future

Landmark digital governance summit kicks off in Abidjan The ninth international conference of the African Network of Personal Data Protection Authorities (RAPDP) launched in Abidjan on May 18, 2026, bringing…

Togo’s faure gnassingbé champions concrete economic integration at biashara africa forum

 

Mali drawn in tough group for CAN 2027 qualifiers

The draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers has been completed, with all 48 participating teams now knowing their group-stage opponents. The teams have been divided into…