Kenya: 4 dead, dozens injured in transport strike violence
Four people were killed and more than 30 others injured on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Kenya during violent incidents linked to a...
Senegal: PASTEF congress set to decide party leadership amid Sonko uncertainty
In Senegal, the ruling party PASTEF – Les Patriotes is set to hold a congress on June 6, 2026, to elect a new...
Ivory Coast: Laurent Gbagbo reconfirmed as leader of his party at nearly 81
Former Ivorian president (2000–2011) and current opposition figure Laurent Gbagbo has been reconfirmed as head of his political party on Friday, despite previously...
Morocco and Syria restore diplomatic ties as embassy reopens in rabat
Syria officially reopened its embassy in Morocco on May 14, 2026, marking a significant diplomatic reset between Rabat and Damascus after 14 years...
Senegal: The public treasury, hackers’ third target in six months
Senegal has this week been hit by a third cyberattack targeting a public institution in less than six months, highlighting growing concerns over...
Niger: Over one million people displaced amid rising insecurity, says UNHCR
More than one million people are currently forcibly displaced in Niger, according to figures released this week by the United Nations High Commissioner...
Nigeria: Former energy minister Saleh Mamman sentenced to 75 Years
A Nigerian court on May 13 sentenced former Energy Minister Saleh Mamman to 75 years in prison for embezzling and laundering more than...
Niger: Massive Eviction Operation Planned Around Niamey International Airport
In Niamey, a large-scale eviction operation is set to take place around the city’s international airport. Scheduled to begin before the end of...
Burkina Faso junta suspends nearly 1,000 associations over “Terrorism Financing” allegations
The military junta in Burkina Faso suspended 247 associations on Tuesday, May 12, for what authorities described as the “failure to renew their...
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