Bamako’s eid al-adha under jihadist blockade in Mali

Herd of sheep in an improvised livestock pen in Bamako on May 14, 2026, Mali Sheep loaded on a vehicle approaching Eid al-Adha in Bamako on May 12, 2026, Mali…

Tchad: opposition leader succès masra remains jailed after appeal rejection

Tchad opposition leader Succès Masra remains jailed after appeal rejection The Supreme Court of Chad has upheld the 20-year prison sentence against former Prime Minister and opposition leader Succès Masra,…

Sunderland and chelsea clash: key details for the final premier league showdown

With just one match remaining in the Premier League season, the stage is set for a dramatic finale at the Stadium of Light, where Sunderland will host Chelsea. The Black…

Mali: a fracturing front and the looming shadow of Russia’s sahelian struggles

Bamako’s junta confronts a strategic vacuum Mali has transcended being merely a nation in crisis; it now stands as a critical fault line for the entire Sahel region. The simultaneous…

Lens and Nice face off in a high-stakes Coupe de France final

With the perennial favorites out of the running, the path is clear for a new name to be etched onto the trophy. This Friday at the Stade de France, RC…

Luis Campos outlines conditions for potential Julian Alvarez transfer to Paris Saint-Germain

In a rather unexpected turn, Luis Campos addressed the strong interest from Paris Saint-Germain in securing Julian Alvarez. The Parisian club’s sporting director was directly questioned on X by a…

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko meets Dakar archbishop ahead of Popenguine 2026 pilgrimage

With the 138th edition of the Popenguine Marian pilgrimage just days away, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy visit to the Cathedral of Our Lady of Victories in Dakar.…

Koumra hosts human rights training for chadian security forces

The Koumra Central Commissariat hosted a pivotal human rights sensitization campaign for Chad’s Defense and Security Forces (FDS) beginning May 21. The initiative targets military personnel, gendarmes, police officers, and…

Senegal infrastructure audit reveals 245 stalled projects worth billions

A sweeping inventory of government infrastructure projects has uncovered 245 assets stuck in limbo—either completed but unused, partially built, or awaiting completion—representing a critical need for urgent intervention. During a…

Prime minister ousmane sonko’s spiritual dialogue with archbishop guéye

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko undertook a significant courtesy visit to Monseigneur André Guéye this afternoon, just days before the highly anticipated annual Marian pilgrimage to Popenguine. This meeting, unfolding in…

Ousmane Sonko visits Monseigneur André Guéye ahead of Popenguine pilgrimage

In a gesture of goodwill ahead of the upcoming Marian pilgrimage in Popenguine, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy call to Monseigneur André Guéye this afternoon. The meeting unfolded…

Niger faces record deflation amid rising basic food costs

The National Institute of Statistics (INS) has just released the Harmonized Consumer Price Index (IHPC) for April 2026. The data reveals a dramatic macroeconomic shift: Niger is experiencing a record…