Arsenal clinches premier league title for the first time since 2004 following manchester city’s draw
Foot, Premier League Arsenal clinches premier league title for the first time since 2004 following Manchester City’s draw Manchester City’s 1-1 draw against Bournemouth on Tuesday night means they can no longer overtake Premier League leaders Arsenal, who now secure their 14th English championship title before the final matchday. Twenty-two years after their last triumph, […]
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Togo embraces open borders, echoing Bénin’s strategic blueprint
Lomé has strategically aligned itself with the progressive model established by Cotonou. The Togolese government recently declared the complete abolition of entry visa requirements for all citizens of African nations. This historic decision bears a striking resemblance to the regional integration strategy championed by neighboring Bénin since 2016. Lomé’s engagement with Cotonou’s paradigm In the […]
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New eu ambassador presents credentials to Chad’s president
In a formal ceremony steeped in tradition, the European Union’s freshly appointed ambassador, Amador Sanchez Rico, formally presented his credentials to Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno this past May 19th. The event took place at the Palais Toumaï, with Fatimé Aldjineh Garfa, Deputy Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, responsible for […]
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Zenaba Adoum Oudah: driving innovation in chadian entrepreneurship
In the heart of N’Djamena, Zenaba Adoum Oudah is breaking new ground as a pioneering figure in Chadian entrepreneurship. Trained as a biologist and graphic designer, she stands at the forefront of a dynamic movement where science, creativity, and business acumen converge to shape a more sustainable future. Her recognition at the PROJIACE 2026 initiative—an […]
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Sambisa forest: the fierce battle for control between boko haram factions in Nigeria
The vast Sambisa Forest, spanning 60,000 square kilometers across North-East Nigeria, was once a thriving wildlife reserve, drawing tourists to its natural beauty. Today, however, the area has been transformed into a battleground where two militant factions fiercely contend for dominance, relentlessly pursued by military forces. Since 2016, following the split of Boko Haram into […]
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Dakar hosts pivotal energy transition talks for Senegal’s green future
Dakar is playing host to a landmark event as the fourth edition of the Environment and Energy University kicks off, bringing together leading minds in sustainability, policymakers, and grassroots advocates. The two-day gathering, taking place on May 19 and 20, is shaping up to be a critical platform for charting a sustainable path forward for […]
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Senegal space week 2026: why space mastery is key for national security
The Senegalese Minister of Armed Forces, General Birame Diop, representing President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, delivered a powerful message at the opening of the second edition of Senegal Space Week. Addressing a gathering of international experts and partners, he emphasized that modern security challenges extend beyond terrestrial borders—into the domain of space, data, and emerging technologies. […]
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Mali’s mercenary gamble: how reliance on foreign forces backfired
After inviting Russian mercenaries to Mali in 2021, the nation’s ruling junta initially focused its efforts on containing Tuareg rebels in the northern regions. However, this strategic decision inadvertently allowed terrorist organizations, specifically the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM) and Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS), to significantly expand their […]
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Mali politics: Ousmane Sonko to face parliamentary questions this friday
Mali politics: Ousmane Sonko to face parliamentary questions this friday The Mali National Assembly will hold a critical plenary session this Friday, May 22, 2026, centered on Government Accountability Questions. The session, scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM in the Bamako legislative chamber, has been formally announced in an official notice issued by the Assembly […]
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Internal strife in MPC as russian mercenaries take charge in bossangoa
Internal strife in MPC as Russian mercenaries officially intervene in Bossangoa The Movement of Central African Patriots (MPC) is facing unprecedented internal turmoil as Russian-backed mercenaries have taken an official role in operations, reshaping leadership dynamics in the strategically vital town of Bossangoa. The sudden involvement of these external forces has triggered a chain reaction […]
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How Boko Haram funds its insurgency through kidnapping
how Boko Haram funds its insurgency through kidnapping Kidnapping has evolved into a structured and highly lucrative revenue stream for Boko Haram, sustaining its decade-long insurgency across West Africa. From the shores of Lake Chad to the plains of northern Nigeria, the militant group has weaponized abductions, targeting schools, bus passengers, and entire communities to […]
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How Boko Haram funds its insurgency through kidnappings
How kidnappings fuel Boko Haram’s funding machine across West Africa The abduction industry has become a lucrative revenue stream for Boko Haram, transforming kidnappings into a multi-million-dollar financing operation stretching across Nigeria, Chad, Niger, and Cameroon. This structured criminal enterprise has evolved from isolated incidents into a sophisticated system that funds insurgency, recruitment, and territorial […]
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