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Tragic disappearance of Nigerian fishermen after Chadian airstrikes on Lake Tchad The Chadian military has launched intense aerial strikes since Friday targeting several islands on Lake Tchad—located within Nigerian territory—allegedly…
During the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, held a pivotal meeting to strengthen the bilateral cooperation between their…
Togo political opening: opposition rallies for change For the first time in several years, Togo’s opposition was granted permission to hold a public gathering this past Saturday. After enduring a…
In a stunning breach of public trust, a massive 710-truck fuel convoy recently crossed some of the most volatile regions in the Sahel to reach Bamako, Mali—without any visible security…
The armed forces are traditionally viewed as the guardians of a nation’s borders and the protectors of its people. However, in Togo, this perception is increasingly overshadowed by a distressing…
The President of the Republic of Congo, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, welcomed this weekend in Oyo the President of the Togolese Republic, Faure Gnassingbé, for a visit focused on deepening friendship and…
The Beninese government has taken a decisive step to support young learners ahead of the 2026 Certificate of Primary Studies (CEP) examinations. In a formal directive, the Minister of Preschool…
In his hometown of Mbour, the presidential coalition “Diomaye Président” made a bold statement to the Pastef party. Two years into his presidency, Bassirou Diomaye Faye is now asserting his…
The period between 4 and 10 May 2026 was exceptionally busy in Burkina Faso, characterized by a mix of cultural achievements, security operations, economic shifts, and diplomatic engagements. Here is…
Escalating repression in Mali: calls for constitutional respect and justice In the wake of recent attacks in Mali, the international community is voicing alarm over a surge in fundamental rights…
Heavy aerial strikes by the Chadian military on jihadist positions near Lake Chad have reportedly resulted in the presumed deaths of dozens of Nigerian fishermen over the past three days.…
The Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi will host a pivotal gathering this Monday, May 11, as the Africa-Forward Summit commences under the joint leadership of Emmanuel Macron and…





