official response Burkina Faso’s military leadership refutes Bola Tinubu’s Sahel security assertions The Nigerian president Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent remarks linking insecurity in Nigeria to the situations in Burkina Faso,…
Ousmane Sonko resumes Pastef membership drive across Senegal
After a temporary halt for the Grand Magal de Touba celebrations, Pastef’s leader, Ousmane Sonko, has reignited the robust membership campaign he initiated. The operation officially commenced in Touba, coinciding…
Adré’s new solar plant lights up Chad’s energy future
The Tchad has reached a pivotal moment in its energy evolution with the commissioning of a groundbreaking solar power plant in Adré, a bold step toward sustainable electricity access under…
Senegal presidential term limit debate gains momentum
In Dakar, whispers about a potential shift in Senegal’s presidential term limits are growing louder. The debate, fueled by recent political maneuvers, has sparked intense discussions across the nation’s capital…
Benin’s interior ministry assesses mid-term performance for 2026 plan
Bénin Benin’s interior ministry assesses mid-term performance for 2026 plan Officials from the Bénin Ministry of Interior and Public Security, alongside key stakeholders in the expenditure chain, convened in Cotonou…
Saint-Louis political row: Modou Mbène Guèye fires back at Abba Mbaye
In a heated political exchange, Modou Mbène Guèye, the Saint-Louis coordinator of Pastef, has dismissed Abba Mbaye’s recent criticism of Ousmane Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Speaking on a…
Rising tensions between Nigeria and Sahel alliance over anti-terror efforts
rising tensions between Nigeria and Sahel alliance over anti-terror efforts Recent comments by Nigeria’s president have reignited diplomatic friction with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Burkina Faso, Mali,…
Patrice talon elected president of Benin’s new senate
The inaugural session of Bénin’s first-ever Senate convened this Thursday, August 6, marking a historic moment for the nation’s political landscape. During the gathering at the Palais des Gouverneurs in…
Ivory Coast’s bold vision: growth with fairness under Ouattara
West Africa Today Ivory Coast’s bold vision: growth with fairness under Ouattara By Editor-in-Chief August 7, 2026 81 No comment With Ivory Coast marking 66 years of independence, President Alassane…