Boko haram and iswap battle for dominance in sambisa forest
Once a thriving natural reserve spanning 60,000 square kilometers in Nigeria’s Northeast, the Sambisa forest now serves as a contested battleground for two rival militant
Dakar hosts key summit on Senegal’s green energy future
Dakar has become the epicenter of a pivotal conversation on Senegal’s sustainable development this week as the fourth edition of the Environment and Energy University
Senegal space week 2026 highlights importance of space technology for national security
During the second edition of the Senegal Space Week 2026, General Birame Diop, representing President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, delivered a powerful message on the critical
Mali’s overreliance on mercenaries fuels insecurity and economic strain
In 2021, Mali’s ruling junta turned to Russian mercenaries to bolster its fight against insurgencies, shifting focus away from counterterrorism efforts. Analysts warn this strategic
Senegal’s parliament to grill Sonko on government policies
Senegal’s National Assembly to host high-stakes government Q&A session Dakar will witness a pivotal moment in Senegalese politics this week as the National Assembly convenes
Russian mercenaries intervene in MPC leadership dispute, escort leaders to Bossangoa
Internal Conflict Escalates Within MPC with Russian Involvement A significant power struggle is unfolding within the Mouvement patriotique pour la Centrafrique (MPC), a situation that
The business of abduction: how Boko Haram funds its insurgency
The kidnapping phenomenon has evolved into a highly structured and profitable enterprise, particularly within Nigeria, which remains the epicenter of this crisis. According to detailed
Boko Haram’s funding secrets: how kidnapping fuels terror in West Africa
Boko Haram’s funding secrets: how kidnapping fuels terror in West Africa The kidnapping industry has become a lucrative financing mechanism for Boko Haram, stretching across
Babacar Ba slams attempts to link Ousmane Sonko to the Ndiaga Seck case
The legal situation involving Ndiaga Seck has become a focal point of intense public discussion across Sénégal. Following his arrest for alleged acts against nature,
Sénégal maintains strong UEMOA reform progress despite slight dip
The Minister of Finance and Budget, Cheikh Diba, led the political phase of the 2025 UEMOA annual review in Dakar on Monday. The session brought
Senegal space week: Dakar pushes its tech sovereignty agenda
19 May 2026 Download pricing grid Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode Senegal space week: Dakar accelerates its tech sovereignty push breaking-news 19
French mEP condemns anti-lgbtq+ crackdown in Senegal
In a powerful call for action, Manon Aubry, French Member of the European Parliament and leader of The Left group, has condemned the escalating crackdown