Could Senegal be the next African state to expel French troops?
Senegal is reassessing its ties with France, waving the possibility of closing French military bases and criticizing the liberal pro-LGBT right policies of the West. […]
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Presidential Election in Chad Marks End of Years Under Military Rule
Chad recently conducted its much-anticipated presidential election following a prolonged period of military rule under interim President Mahamat Deby Itno, whose victory was widely anticipated […]
Migrant Tragedy in English Channel Following UK’s Rwanda Policy Approval
Five migrants, including a child, lost their lives in an attempt to cross the English Channel from France to Britain in an overcrowded small boat […]
Burkina Faso’s Pro-Russia Junta Orders Expulsion of French Diplomats
Burkina Faso’s military junta has ordered the expulsion of three French diplomats, alleging their involvement in “subversive activities.” France countered, asserting there was no valid […]
“Russia’s African Experiment”: Putin’s Success in Burkina Faso Post-French Departure
In Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso’s capital, a poster offering free Russian language courses is attached to the iconic globe structure at a major road junction known […]
Sahel States Led by Juntas Unite to Establish Joint Force Against Insurgents
The armed forces chief of Niger, Moussa Salaou Barmou, announced on Wednesday that Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, led by juntas, have agreed to establish […]
China fast emerging as top destination for higher education for African students
China is becoming increasingly popular for African students heading abroad in the pursuit of higher education, with the Germany-based ICEF reporting that the Asian country […]
Sahara: Paris Reaffirms Clear and Constant Backing to Morocco’s Autonomy Plan
French foreign minister Stéphane Séjourné has reiterated his country’s “clear and constant” support for Morocco’s autonomy plan offered for the Sahara under its sovereignty. At […]
Former Tunisian president Moncef Marzouki sentenced to 8 years in prison
Exiled former Tunisian president Moncef Marzouki has been ordered an eight-year prison term by a Tunisian court after being found guilty of seeking to “provoke […]
French military presence in Ivory Coast ‘begs’ for “remodeling” — Macron’s Africa envoy
French military presence in Côte d’Ivoire should be “remodeled” or “reshaped”, Jean-Marie Bockel, French President Emmanuel Macron’s envoy for Africa, said on Wednesday (21 February) […]