Senegalese minister condemns sonko’s touba remarks as disrespectful
The Senegalese Minister of Land and Air Transport, Abdoul Ahad Ndiaye, has forcefully rejected statements made by opposition leader Ousmane Sonko during his recent visit to Touba. Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, alleged that illicit funds had been laundered in the holy city, a claim Ndiaye dismissed as deeply offensive. Speaking on national television, […]
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Mali Algeria diplomatic thaw after northern pressure
In early February, Bamako firmly dismissed rumors about its ambassador’s imminent return to Algiers. By July 10, that denial had been replaced by official action. The Malian transitional government’s volte-face followed months of escalating pressure in the country’s northern regions, where the balance of power shifted dramatically against the junta. Meanwhile, Algeria had kept channels […]
Read MoreSenegal power shift as sonko takes control of parliament
Dakar’s political landscape undergoes major transformation In Dakar, a significant power shift is unfolding. Just four days after his dismissal by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko reclaimed influence by securing the Speaker of the National Assembly position. His party, Pastef (Patriotes africains du Sénégal pour le travail, l’éthique et la fraternité), […]
Read MoreChildren in West Africa face Boko Haram threat in powerful documentary
Documentary spotlight Children in West Africa confront the shadow of Boko Haram Video restricted to subscribers Subscribe to access our video content Log in In this award-winning documentary that claimed the Tiger Award at Rotterdam Film Festival, Cameroonian filmmaker Cyrielle Raingou delivers a raw, child’s-eye view of life under the looming threat of terrorism. Families […]
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Bayern Munich triumphs in high-scoring thriller while Arsenal held to a stalemate
The Champions League fixtures on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, delivered a stark contrast in footballing philosophies, ranging from Munich’s relentless attacking displays to the defensive masterclass witnessed in London. At the Allianz Arena, Bayern Munich emerged victorious in a high-stakes encounter against Real Madrid, securing a 4-3 win in a match defined by its dramatic […]
Read MoreSurvivor stories of women held by Boko Haram in Nigeria
Three names—Aisha, Juliana, and Hauwa—echo the untold stories of women whose lives were shattered by Boko Haram’s reign of terror in Nigeria. Their experiences, rarely heard amid headlines of mass abductions, reveal the brutal reality of captivity, forced marriages, and the enduring scars left behind. For Aisha, April 2014 began like any other evening in […]
Read MoreCoup de théâtre : battu en finale par le Sénégal en janvier, le Maroc déclaré vainqueur de la CAN sur tapis vert
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Read MoreThe JNIM and the dilemma of jihadist expansion beyond the Sahel
This discussion is presented by the CERI research group Africa: citizenship, violence and politics and the Africa Programme. Examining the JNIM and the strategic hurdles of militant growth Since its emergence in 2017, the Al-Qaeda affiliate known as Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) has solidified its position as a dominant armed force within the central […]
Read MoreHeavy gunfire and explosions reported at Niamey airport in Niger
A period of intense uncertainty gripped the capital of Niger overnight as heavy gunfire and massive blasts were reported near the Niamey international airport. According to local residents, the situation has since stabilized, though the cause of the disturbance remains unclear. Witnesses living in proximity to the airfield noted that the sounds of combat began […]
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