Tragedy strikes funeral in Chinagodrar amid drone strikes in Niger
Ceremony turns to disaster as military drones strike funeral gathering What began as a moment of communal mourning in the village of Chinagodrar, located in the northern reaches of Tillabéri, ended in tragedy on July 24. A funeral procession meant to honor a departed resident became the target of two drone strikes, reportedly launched by […]
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Prominent ministers abandon pastef, declare it an ’empty shell’
A significant political shift is unfolding in Sénégal as three key ministers, including Yankhoba Diémé, have announced their departure from Pastef. Their decision to align with President Diomaye comes with a stark declaration, labeling Ousmane Sonko‘s former party a ‘hollow shell,’ signaling a profound transformation within the nation’s political landscape. Ministers Ibrahima Sy, Yankhoba Diémé, […]
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Ibrahim Traoré’s stance: confronting the Sahel’s uncomfortable truth about the oriental slave trade
When Captain Ibrahim Traoré publicly addressed Arab slavery and its ongoing implications within contemporary radical Islam, the Burkinabe leader shattered a long-standing taboo. This was no mere provocation; he exposed a blind spot in African historiography, a truth often suppressed by Gulf powers and certain Western intellectuals. This political declaration reveals deep-seated historical tensions across […]
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How boko haram weaponizes artificial intelligence
An English researcher, Antonia Juelich, has unveiled a study exposing the terrorist organization Boko Haram’s “systematic” adoption of artificial intelligence. This group, active for over two decades, has perpetrated numerous atrocities and war crimes across northern Nigeria. Artificial intelligence is increasingly integrated into daily life, and now, terrorist factions are openly harnessing its capabilities. Juelich’s […]
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Paul Biya’s Swiss Sojourn: A Growing Concern for Cameroon’s Future
Forty-nine days. That’s the amount of time Paul Biya has been away from Cameroun, a number that equals his longest absence since 2024. Departed on June 7 for a private trip in Europe, the 93-year-old president has not appeared in public since. In Yaoundé’s newsrooms, the counter is ticking and anxiety is growing. Unprecedented Absence […]
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Libye Annonce Grande Opération de Sécurisation des Frontières jusqu’au Tchad
La Libye a annoncé mardi un vaste plan de ratissage des frontières avec le Tchad, dans une réponse aux critiques d’inaction face à la crise de l’immigration irrégulière. Le colonel Ahmed Abu Qila, commandant des patrouilles désertiques en région sud, a déclaré que le travail est en cours pour déterminer les itinéraires et établir une […]
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Libya and Chad Strengthen Military Ties with N’Djamena Meeting
General Saddam Haftar’s visit to the Republic of Chad has strengthened ties between Libya and Chad. The Libyan vice-commander-in-chief, General Haftar, was received at Chad’s presidential palace in N’Djamena by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. The two leaders discussed regional issues of mutual interest and explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation across various domains for […]
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Bassirou Diomaye Faye unveils Kiiraay, a new political force in Sénégal
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially inaugurated his new political movement, Kiiraay, marking a pivotal moment in Senegalese politics. This significant development follows his widely reported separation from his former political ally and ex-Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, signaling a fresh alignment within the nation’s political sphere. The launch of Kiiraay is poised to redefine alliances […]
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Ousmane Sonko corrects former minister over religious invocation in Khombole
In a notable public address, Ousmane Sonko, the president of Pastef, directly corrected former minister Maimouna Dièye following remarks she made during the party’s membership card sales launch event held this Saturday in Khombole. Addressing party activists, Maimouna Dièye had stated, “I am pleased to be here today, but above all, to speak in the […]
Read MoreSénégal: le président Diomaye Faye lance officiellement son parti politique
Au Sénégal, la rupture entre le président Bassirou Diomaye Faye et son ancien allié Ousmane Sonko, chef du parti au pouvoir, le Pastef, est consommée. Le président sénégalais a officiellement lancé samedi son propre parti politique, créant ainsi une nouvelle alliance qui devrait se jouer lors des élections locales de 2027 et pourrait influencer la […]
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The persistent hunger crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been grappling with an enduring food crisis spanning over two and a half decades. Currently, the severe issue of hunger in the Democratic Republic of Congo impacts an alarming 26.5 million individuals, forcing them into a daily struggle to meet their most basic nutritional needs. The nation ranks […]
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President Bassirou Diomaye Faye launches his KIIRAAY party in Dakar
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye marked a pivotal moment on Saturday, July 25, in Dakar, officially establishing KIIRAAY – The Republican Patriots, his own political vehicle. This announcement, made during a founding general assembly held in a capital city hotel, signifies the head of state’s political emancipation from the African Party for Independence, Labor, Ethics […]
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