Tchad: opposition condemns shrinking political freedoms amid harsh sentences
In Chad, the sentencing of eight opposition leaders from the GCAP coalition to eight years in prison on May 8, 2026, has sparked outrage among political figures and civil society.…
Mali faces worsening security crisis after deadly Bandiagara attacks
In a swift response to recent violence in central Mali, a high-level government delegation led by Ismaël Wagué, the Minister of State for Reconciliation, Peace and National Cohesion, arrived in…
Togo: tensions over withdrawal of traditional chief’s recognition spark debate
Withdrawal of official recognition for Togbui Adjikou Lanklivi 1st fuels disputes in Togolese traditional leadership The alleged withdrawal of the official decree recognizing Togbui Adjikou Lanklivi 1st as traditional leader…
Côte d’Ivoire election body dissolution: key questions and implications
The dissolution of the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) in Côte d’Ivoire has sent shockwaves through the political landscape. This pivotal decision, announced by government spokesperson Amadou Coulibaly on May 6,…
Senegal’s 45 billion cfa francs arms deal: two detained amidst corruption probe
A significant judicial development has occurred concerning the 45 billion CFA francs arms procurement contract, signed during the previous five-year term of former President Macky Sall. Two individuals implicated in…
Psg missing key players for title-clinching clash against lens
Ligue 1 Matchday 29 Lens vs PSG PSG faces Lens with a host of absentees ahead of title decider Luis Enrique’s approach to risk management rarely extends onto the pitch.…
Chadian air force strikes targeting boko haram reportedly result in nigerian fishermen deaths
The Chadian air force launched a swift and forceful response following recent “devastating nocturnal assaults” by jihadist groups. These attacks, which targeted the Barka Tolorom military base on May 4th,…
Senegal debt crisis: economists explore alternatives to IMF austerity
Senegal’s rising public debt has intensified tensions between the government of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and global financial institutions. Last Monday, economists from Africa and Asia gathered in Dakar to…


















