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…

Ministers abandon pastef, declare it an ’empty shell’ in senegalese political shake-up

A significant political realignment is underway in Senegal as three influential ministers, notably Yankhoba Diémé, have announced their departure from Pastef. They are now publicly pledging their allegiance to 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…

Sénégal’s president bassirou diomaye faye establishes new party, formalizing split with ousmane sonko

In a significant development for Sénégal’s political landscape and African current affairs, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye officially inaugurated his new political party, named Kiiraay, in Dakar on Saturday. This establishment…

Boko Haram’s military strategy reshaped by artificial intelligence in Nigeria

Recent advances in artificial intelligence are no longer confined to laboratories or corporate boardrooms—they have infiltrated the battlefields of Nigeria. A groundbreaking study by English researcher Antonia Juelich reveals that…

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…