The debate over Senegal’s 2024amnesty law has reignited tensions in the country’s political landscape. A new interpretative bill introduced by the Pastef parliamentary group has drawn sharp criticism, with opponents accusing the ruling party of using it for political gain. The proposed bill seeks to clarify the scope of the amnesty law, ensuring it aligns…
The governments of Niger and Burkina Faso have formally announced their withdrawal from the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF). Both nations, currently led by transitional governments, made their decisions public through official channels. Niger, where the OIF was founded in 1970, and Burkina Faso are both former French colonies where French remains the official…
Four Nigerien Soldiers Killed in Suspected Terrorist Attack. Niger and Burkina Faso Officially Withdraw from Francophonie Organization. Senegal’s Amnesty Law Revision Sparks Political Dispute. Fraudsters Target President Mahama’s X Account in Cryptocurrency Scam. Rwanda Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Belgium Amid Escalating Regional Tensions.
Four Nigerien soldiers were killed on Monday morning in an attack by armed militants on a military position in Chetima Wango, in the Diffa region. Brigadier General Moussa Salaou, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, arrived in Diffa early Tuesday to attend the funeral of the fallen soldiers. According to state television, the attack…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Burkina Faso, Mali, and Nigeria; along with several other countries could run out of HIV treatments in the coming months due to a funding shortfall from the United States. According to the global health agency, the decision by the Trump administration has “substantially disrupted” the supply of…
The mayor of Dionewar in Senegal’s Fatick region, Lansana Sarr, has been arrested for his alleged role in facilitating illegal migration. His arrest followed the interception of a pirogue carrying over 500 migrants attempting to reach Spain. According to local reports, Sarr admitted to receiving 2 million CFA francs (approximately $3,300) from a migration courier,…
The Ivorian Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced the publication of the provisional electoral roll, listing 8,761,348 voters, from March 17 to 21, 2025, across the country and in the diaspora. IEC President Ibrahime Coulibaly-Kuibiert handed over a USB key containing the voter list at the commission’s headquarters in Abidjan ahead of the dispute period,…
The Nigerien government has formally withdrawn from the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) as part of its broader realignment away from Western institutions. A diplomatic note signed by Laouali Labo, Secretary General of Niger’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed that the withdrawal was recorded on March 7, 2025, aligning with the country’s post-coup foreign…
Authorities in Senegal have arrested the mayor of Dionewar, Lansana Sarr, for his alleged involvement in a migrant trafficking network facilitating illegal journeys to Spain. During interrogation, Sarr reportedly admitted to receiving two million CFA francs from an escort linked to the smuggling operation. However, he claimed the money was meant for legal defense in…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully taken down over 20 armed criminals in a targeted airstrike along the Funtua-Gusau road in Katsina State. The operation was launched after credible intelligence confirmed the presence of notorious gang leaders and their members in the area. According to Kabiru Ali, NAF’s Deputy Director of Public Relations, the…
