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Mali withdraws recognition of SADR, signals strategic realignment in the Sahel
Mali has officially withdrawn its recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), aligning itself with Morocco’s autonomy plan as the primary framework...
Senegal: Mass protests in Dakar as unions pressure government
Social tensions are rising in Senegal. On April 8, 2026, thousands of people — including teachers, healthcare workers, transport operators, and dockworkers —...
Ivory Coast: Alert over virus detected in the country
The Ministry of Rural Development and Food Crop Production warns the population about the presence of an aggressive virus capable of causing significant...
Kenya: Senior oil officials resign over alleged data manipulation
In Kenya, the presidency has announced the resignation of several senior officials responsible for managing the country’s petroleum stocks, amid allegations of data...
DR Congo: Government announces deal with Washington to host migrants expelled from the U.S.
The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has announced plans to receive, starting in April 2026, third-country nationals expelled from...
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva nominates Zeine Zeidane as director of the africa department
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced her intention to appoint Zeine Zeidane as Director of the Africa Department....
A “revolutionary” HIV treatment rolled out in Eswatini
A new HIV prevention treatment described by specialists as “revolutionary” is being reported by Le Monde Afrique. It is being deployed on a...
Senegal: New law toughens penalties for same-sex relations
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially enacted a new law on April 1, 2026, significantly increasing penalties related to same-sex relations in Senegal....
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Morocco joins artemis accords, expanding Africa’s footprint in global space governance
Morocco has become the 64th country to sign the Artemis Accords, marking a significant step for Africa’s presence in global space diplomacy. The...
U.S. sanctions former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila for “Destabilization Attempts”
After sanctioning the Rwandan army over its alleged support for AFC/M23 rebels, Washington has now targeted former Congolese President Joseph Kabila for what...
