Mali: Washington debates potential jnim strikes
The US administration, under President Donald Trump, is reportedly exploring the option of military airstrikes in Mali. These potential operations would target Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), a prominent jihadist…
Senegal president bassirou diomaye faye inaugurates new kiiraay political party
In a significant development for Senegalese politics, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has established a new political entity, « Kiiraay, les patriotes républicains ». This move, announced on Saturday, marks President…
Ibrahim Traoré challenges the uncomfortable truth of the eastern slave trade in the Sahel
When Captain Ibrahim Traoré publicly addressed Arab slavery and its lasting impact on contemporary radical Islam, the Burkinabè leader shattered a long-standing taboo. His statements are not mere provocations; they…
Cameroon on edge as president biya’s 49-day absence sparks speculation
For 49 consecutive days, President Paul Biya has remained outside Cameroon, matching his longest absence recorded in 2024. The 93-year-old leader departed on June 7 for what was initially described…
Senegal party split deepens as energy minister criticizes pastef leadership
The current political landscape in Senegal has been shaken by sharp internal divisions within the Pastef party, as highlighted by Dr. Abdourahmane Diouf, Minister of Energy and Petroleum and a…
Dutch goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen joins Premier League in 10m euro deal
Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise has finalized the transfer of 26-year-old Dutch goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen to newly promoted Ipswich Town in England’s Premier League for a base fee of €10 million.…
Cameroon governance debate: president’s extended foreign stays scrutinized
Politics Cameroon governance debate: president’s extended foreign stays scrutinized A prominent Cameroonian governance analyst has sharply criticized the recurrent absenteeism and prolonged overseas trips of President Paul Biya. Armand Djaleu…
Senegal president bassirou diomaye faye unveils kiiraay party
On a recent Saturday in Dakar, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye introduced a landmark political move by unveiling his new party, Kiiraay – Les Patriotes républicains, signaling a definitive split from…
Morocco’s economy booms but household spending lags behind
Morocco’s economy booms but household spending lags behind Morocco’s economy experienced its strongest growth in nearly a decade during 2025, with GDP expanding by 4.9%. However, this headline figure masks…

















