Burkina Faso: key highlights from the week of 4 to 10 May 2026

The period between 4 and 10 May 2026 was exceptionally busy in Burkina Faso, characterized by a mix of cultural achievements, security operations, economic shifts, and diplomatic engagements. Here is…

Mali: addressing touareg grievances for lasting peace and security

The security landscape in Mali has deteriorated sharply in recent months, with coordinated attacks in late April 2026 targeting multiple cities and resulting in the deaths of Defense Minister Sadio…

Senegal’s democratic shift: parliament’s rising influence vs executive dominance

Senegal’s democratic shift: parliament’s rising influence vs executive dominance Senegal stands at a pivotal moment where the balance of power is being redefined, sparking intense national debate. Is this a…

Mali’s government urged to uphold fundamental rights amid rising abuses

Escalating repression in Mali: calls for constitutional respect and justice In the wake of recent attacks in Mali, the international community is voicing alarm over a surge in fundamental rights…

Dakar cracks down on fake visa approval letter scam

The Dakar Urban Security unit has uncovered a sophisticated counterfeit operation producing fake visa approval letters, exposing the growing complexity of irregular migration networks passing through Senegal. A key suspect,…

Tensions between Senegal’s president diomaye faye and prime minister ousmane sonko

The lyrics of Serge Gainsbourg’s iconic song « Je t’aime… moi non plus » echo through the corridors of power in Senegal as President Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane…

Togo: opposition unites in new coalition against constitutional changes

Togo: opposition unites in new coalition against constitutional changes In Togo, a fresh coalition of opposition forces has emerged, seeking to challenge recent constitutional amendments that critics argue consolidate power.…

Khalifa Sall launches refoundation of social contract in Senegal

Taxawu Sénégal held its founding congress in Dakar on Sunday, May 10, formalizing its transformation from a political platform into a structured party. Under the theme «From platform to political…

Formation de 75 inspecteurs pédagogiques : un pas vers la

Actualité Formation de 75 inspecteurs pédagogiques : un pas vers la transformation numérique de l’éducation en Côte d’Ivoire Dans le cadre de la phase 2 du projet de Développement des…

Chadian military strikes kill dozens of nigerian fishermen near lake Tchad

Heavy aerial strikes by the Chadian military on jihadist positions near Lake Chad have reportedly resulted in the presumed deaths of dozens of Nigerian fishermen over the past three days.…

Nairobi summit to redefine France-Africa relations with concrete partnerships

The Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi will host a pivotal gathering this Monday, May 11, as the Africa-Forward Summit commences under the joint leadership of Emmanuel Macron and…

Repeated miscarriages among young mothers in Chad: hidden struggles and solutions

In neighborhoods across N’Djamena and smaller towns in Chad, a growing number of young women in their twenties are silently grappling with the heartbreaking reality of repeated miscarriages. This medical…