Niger: interior minister’s spouse implicated in schengen visa trafficking scheme

General Mohamed Toumba, Niger’s influential Minister of Interior and a pivotal figure within the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) since the July 26, 2023 coup d’état,…

Cameroon Chad deepen military ties after unity celebrations

Politics Cameroon and Chad strengthen military alliance following unity celebrations The participation of Chadian forces in Cameroon’s National Unity Day parade has set the stage for deeper bilateral defense cooperation,…

Niger nationalizes uranium sector, ending french presence

The Nigerien government formally asserted its full sovereignty over the nation’s vital uranium resources on May 18, 2026. During a Council of Ministers meeting led by Head of State General…

Senegal’s UEMOA reform efforts face setback in 2025

Senegal’s UEMOA reform efforts face setback in 2025 While the common market within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) experiences a modest upturn, Senegal has recorded a notable…

France champions un resolution for global LGBT+ protections

France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, announced on Saturday via social media platform X that Paris is presenting a draft resolution to the United Nations Human Rights…

Mauritania boosts tabaski sheep supply to Senegal amid regional security challenges

Nouakchott has formally agreed to a pivotal convention, committing to dispatch over 450,000 sheep to Dakar in anticipation of the upcoming Tabaski festivities. This substantial provision is set to alleviate…

French national detained in Senegal over alleged homosexuality

A French national, an engineer in his thirties, has been held in detention in Senegal since his arrest on February 14. He faces charges including “acts against nature” and “attempted…

Senegal’s strategic pivot to UEMOA market secures significant funding

Following the revelation of its 2024 budget revisions, which impacted access to Eurobonds, Senegal has strategically repositioned the public securities market of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA)…

Algeria and Chad ink power deal for 40 MW plant in N’Djamena

Algeria and Chad formalize deal to build 40-megawatt power plant in N’Djamena The governments of Algeria and Chad have taken a decisive step toward bolstering regional energy infrastructure after high-level…

Senegal’s strategic delegation to Nairobi 2026 for investment growth

Senegal approaches the Nairobi 2026 summit with a clear objective: to leverage an official visit into a powerful driver for economic appeal. Under the leadership of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye,…

Sénégal: debt management and reforms discussed with kristalina georgieva

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, recently met with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to address critical economic challenges, including debt sustainability and structural reforms.…

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,…