Sénégal: who benefits from the political rupture?

Following months of escalating tensions at the highest levels of Senegal’s government, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. With the Pastef party—led by the former prime minister—holding an overwhelming majority in the National Assembly, the president will now face a political landscape that demands compromise. Will Diomaye or Sonko emerge stronger from this fracture?

Ukraine war: what’s known about Russia’s “invincible” Orechnik missile?

In a pre-dawn barrage on Saturday, Russia unleashed nearly 600 drones and 90 missiles, including the Orechnik, into Ukrainian airspace. Described by Moscow as the most advanced in its arsenal, this hypersonic ballistic missile is nearly impossible for current defense systems to intercept. Why is its deployment sparking such concern across Europe? Could this be a show of force or a shift in Kremlin offensive strategy?

Chad: is a presidential pardon for Succès Masra possible?

A year after his arrest in May 2025, former Prime Minister Succès Masra faces a definitive 20-year prison sentence handed down by Chad’s Supreme Court in N’Djamena. Convicted on charges including spreading racist and xenophobic messages, criminal association, and complicity in murder, the opposition leader’s legal team has exhausted all appeals. Are political solutions—such as a presidential pardon or amnesty—still within reach? Claudia Hoinathy, Vice President of the Transformers Party, insists a “political resolution” is necessary. But how realistic are these prospects?

Why is the EU still importing Russian gas despite sanctions?

Despite its commitment to reduce dependence, the European Union increased its imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) by 16% in the first quarter of this year—the highest level since 2022. France has imported more Russian LNG than any other EU member. What’s driving this surge despite sanctions? With the bloc aiming to fully phase out Russian gas by autumn 2027, is this timeline still achievable?