How boko haram funds its insurgency through kidnappings

From the dusty plains of Borno to the remote villages of the Sahel, Boko Haram’s insurgency has morphed into a multi-million-dollar operation—fueled in part by a booming kidnapping industry. Across…

Senegal shows strong commitment to UEMOA reforms despite slight dip in progress

The Minister of Finance and Budget, Cheikh Diba, led the political phase of the 2025 UEMOA annual review in Dakar on Monday, alongside UEMOA Commission President Abdoulaye Diop and key…

Euro MP slams anti-lgbtq+ crackdown in Senegal

Euro MP slams anti-lgbtq+ crackdown in Senegal A prominent French Member of the European Parliament has voiced strong opposition to the escalating repression of LGBTQ+ individuals in Senegal, urging immediate…

Bournemouth vs Manchester City: kick-off time and TV channel for the Premier League clash

Manchester City faces a must-win scenario as they travel to Bournemouth on Tuesday evening, with Premier League glory still within reach despite trailing Arsenal by two points. The Citizens, locked…

Ousmane Sonko scheduled for fifth legislative questioning session in Sénégal

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is slated to appear before the National Assembly this Friday, May 22, 2026. The head of the Senegalese government will face parliamentarians for a session dedicated…

Mali’s security crisis deepens as jihadists target chinese mining site

Naréna attack reveals widening jihadist influence in Mali In a bold and coordinated strike, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) launched a devastating assault on a…

Côte d’Ivoire calls for radical electoral reform as civil society pushes for dialogue

Côte d’Ivoire calls for radical electoral reform as civil society pushes for dialogue FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp In a bold move to reshape Côte d’Ivoire’s electoral landscape, civil society groups are demanding sweeping…

Passing of maurice digbeu kipré, pioneer of ivorian insurance sector

Maurice Digbeu Kipré, visionary founder and chief executive of Côte d’Ivoire’s leading insurer Serenity, passed away on Sunday, 17 May 2026 in Abidjan. He was 75. After earning his credentials…

Senegal learns can 2027 qualifying opponents, group j revealed

Senegal learns can 2027 qualifying opponents, group j revealed The path for Senegal to the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 has been unveiled, with the reigning champions drawn into Group…

Starlink pricing controversy triggers consumer outrage in Senegal

Dakar — The rollout of Starlink’s satellite internet in Senegal has sparked a fierce debate, with consumers and industry watchers questioning the fixed pricing structure announced by the company. The…

Niger’s military regime faces housing crisis from rent control

Following a recent decree by the Nigerien authorities, rental prices in Niamey are now capped between 15,000 and 80,000 West African CFA francs. While this initiative aims to alleviate financial…

Burkina Faso scandal: missing funds for displaced families in Kaya

In a high-profile ceremony, the Burkina Faso government unveiled an ambitious agricultural support program totaling over two billion CFA francs, allegedly designed to aid internally displaced persons (IDPs) resettled in…