Senegal’s political landscape: navigating charismatic authority and institutional demands

The current political climate in Senegal transcends a mere disagreement between two prominent figures. It underscores a fundamental tension between the established legitimacy of state institutions and the powerful influence…

Arrest of prominent imam mohamad ishaq kindo in Ouagadougou sparks unrest

The capital of Burkina Faso is witnessing significant unrest following the high-profile arrest of Mohamad Ishaq Kindo, a prominent Sunni imam and influential religious figure. Authorities detained the spiritual leader…

CEDEAO and AES: navigating the pitfalls of regional diplomacy in Sahel crisis

When Lansana Kouyaté, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) mediator for the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), arrived in Ouagadougou recently, he reignited the spotlight on regional diplomacy.…

Niger’s oil deals with China: a pragmatic shift or surrender to dependence?

From bold declarations to reluctant concessions: Niger’s economic turnaround After months of fiery rhetoric about reclaiming economic sovereignty and severing ties with former partners, Niamey’s leaders have been forced into…

Niger’s oil deals with China: a pragmatic shift or surrender to dependence?

From bold declarations to reluctant concessions: Niger’s economic turnaround After months of fiery rhetoric about reclaiming economic sovereignty and severing ties with former partners, Niamey’s leaders have been forced into…

Tchad kicks off first ever museum night to celebrate cultural heritage

The Ministry of Tourism Development, Culture and Crafts in Chad partnered with the House of Cultural Heritage to launch the inaugural Museum Night at the National Museum of Chad in…

Independence tey: how Senegal’s cinema captures its fight for change

When art meets activism: a documentary that sparks Senegal’s conscience Dakar’s Museum of Black Civilizations became the stage for a historic evening when Indépendance Tey, the latest documentary by acclaimed…

Niger faces financial strain as military restructures amid security crisis

Military restructuring raises eyebrows over public funds and national priorities The recent decision by Niger’s military command to split Operation Garkoi into two new tactical headquarters—Operation Akarasse along the Algerian…

Kemi Seba reconsiders russian alignment from prison cell

The geopolitical landscape across Africa’s Sahel region has undergone a striking transformation in recent years, particularly within the member states of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). Public demonstrations championing…

How Russia’s strategic allies face silence in times of crisis

When Moscow’s Partners Struggle, the Kremlin’s Response is Silence Across the globe, Russia’s strategic allies are facing mounting crises—military setbacks, internal political turmoil, and widespread public unrest. Yet, one pattern…

Dakar’s international literature festival brings global voices to Senegal

conte and literature / festival / talks and debates Dakar literature festival returns for its fifth edition in Senegal The fifth edition of the Dakar literature festival will take center…

Moscow’s telling silence: Russia’s retreat from venezuela

Some silences reverberate like admissions of weakness, while superficial condemnations barely conceal a geopolitical surrender. When a seismic event rocked Caracas in early 2026—marked by a large-scale American military intervention…