Au Burkina Faso, l’imam Kindo interpellé après avoir critiqué la junte d’Ibrahim Traoré
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Living under siege: jnim blockades in central Mali create famine, fear, and forced negotiations
Blockades are not a new phenomenon in the storied history of central Mali. Ancient conflicts, such as those involving the Ségou State or the Hamdalahi Caliphate in the 19th century, left behind tales of villages encircled, cut off from vital supplies and movement until their eventual surrender. However, with the expansion of Katiba Macina, an […]
Senegal’s political future uncertain as ousmane sonko assumes assembly presidency
Sénégal: l’élection d’Ousmane Sonko à la présidence de l’Assemblée ouvre une période d’incertitude politique Ousmane Sonko, the former Prime Minister, emphatically declared on Tuesday that a
Violent clashes erupt in central african village after russian mercenary raid
Violent clashes erupt in Central African village after Russian mercenary raid Residents of M’béngou, a village near Bamingui in the Central African Republic, fled in panic following a deadly incursion by armed foreign fighters, widely reported to be Russian mercenaries. The chaotic evacuation left several civilians dead and others severely injured, according to local eyewitnesses. […]
Obo resident Thierry’s home looted by russian mercenaries in Centrafrique
The residence of Thierry, a devoted family man residing in the town of Obo within the Central African Republic (Centrafrique), has reportedly fallen victim to a severe act of pillaging. Accounts indicate that Russian mercenaries were responsible for ransacking his home, leaving behind a scene of significant loss and distress for the local inhabitant.
Ousmane sonko’s swift rise from prime minister to assembly speaker
From Prime Minister to Speaker: Ousmane Sonko’s Unexpected Political Comeback In a dramatic political twist, Ousmane Sonko has swiftly transitioned from the role of Prime Minister to becoming the President of the National Assembly. Just four days after his removal from the Prime Minister’s office, Sonko now stands at the helm of the legislative body, […]
Sénégal: ousmane sonko takes national assembly leadership, seeks dialogue
Invité international Sénégal: ce qu’on peut attendre de l’ex-Premier ministre Sonko à la tête de l’Assemblée nationale Écouter – 07:33 Just four days after his removal as Prime Minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Ousmane Sonko, the prominent leader of Pastef, has been elected to the influential position of President of the National Assembly in […]
Ousmane Sonko’s ascendance to the national assembly presidency: implications for senegalese governance
Through a rapid institutional realignment, the leader of the patriots has seized the presidency of the National Assembly, thereby confirming his far-reaching political ambitions. This development raises crucial questions regarding a potential deadlock at the apex of the Senegalese state. The sequence of events appears so meticulously orchestrated that it leaves minimal room for mere […]
Ousmane Sonko elected speaker of Senegal’s national assembly
Just four days following his removal from the Prime Minister’s office by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Ousmane Sonko was elected on Tuesday to preside over the Senegalese National Assembly. The parliamentary session unfolded amidst significant political tension, characterized by a boycott from opposition deputies. These dissenting members vehemently denounced the development, labeling it a “constitutional […]
Bénin’s new president meets Mali’s foreign minister in Cotonou
During his official inauguration events, Bénin’s newly sworn-in President, Romuald Wadagni, extended a formal reception to Abdoulaye Diop, the Malian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Minister Diop conveyed heartfelt congratulations and a message of fraternal goodwill directly from General Assimi Goïta, the President of the Transition in Mali. Bolstering Bénin-Mali bilateral cooperation This […]
Burkina Faso’s cattle export ban: a high-stakes gamble before Tabaski
The government of Burkina Faso has implemented a significant policy just before Tabaski: a ban on cattle exports. This move aims to prioritize local consumers over regional market dynamics. While the social intentions behind this decision may seem commendable, it carries substantial contradictions and poses significant economic risks. The purchasing power paradox: urban aid, rural […]
Niger’s controversial trade shift: a month of algerian livestock exports amidst southern blockades
Amidst a West African landscape already fraught with geopolitical tensions, recent commercial decisions by Niger’s transitional authorities are generating significant concern among economic operators and regional analysts. While trade routes remain either completely closed or severely restricted for exports to key Gulf of Guinea nations, including Côte d’Ivoire, Bénin, Ghana, and Togo, the Nigerien government […]