On Thursday, May 28, 2026, Romuald Wadagni, the President of the Republic of Bénin, presided over the very first Council of Ministers meeting of his […]
Category: Culture
Senegal’s political landscape: navigating charismatic leadership and institutional demands
The current political climate in Senegal transcends a mere disagreement between two prominent figures. It unveils a fundamental tension between the established legitimacy of state […]
CEDEAO’s diplomatic push meets reality in Sahel’s shifting sands
Lansana Kouyaté’s recent mission to Ouagadougou, as the Economic Community of West African States’ (CEDEAO) mediator for the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), has thrust […]
Niamey’s oil pivot: military regime signs deals amid financial squeeze
Despite bold declarations of regained sovereignty and a clean break with former partners, economic realities have delivered a harsh reality check to Niger’s military-led government. […]
Niamey’s oil pivot: military regime signs deals amid financial squeeze
Despite bold declarations of regained sovereignty and a clean break with former partners, economic realities have delivered a harsh reality check to Niger’s military-led government. […]
Chad’s national museum illuminates cultural heritage during its first night of museums
N’Djamena recently hosted a landmark cultural event: the inaugural Night of Museums at the National Museum of Chad. Held on Monday, May 18, 2026, this […]
Independence tey: how Senegal’s youth reshapes history through cinema
independence tey How Senegal’s youth reshapes history through cinema At the heart of Dakar’s Museum of Black Civilizations, the premiere of Independence Tey transformed a […]
Niger military restructures as terror threat spreads and funds vanish
The Nigerien military divides forces, raising questions over strategy and spending The Nigerien armed forces have recently implemented a major restructuring of their operational command, […]
Kemi Seba questions pro-russian alignment from prison cell
The political landscape across several African nations, particularly within the Sahel States Alliance (AES), has in recent years been dominated by highly symbolic public demonstrations. […]
Russia’s calculated silence in the face of allied turmoil
As crises mount for Russia’s strategic partners worldwide, a striking diplomatic pattern has emerged: Moscow’s resounding silence. Far from the image of an unwavering patron […]
Festival literature Dakar 2026: voices from africa and beyond
Literary encounters / Contemporary writing / Cultural exchange Fifth edition of the International Literature Festival of Dakar Mark your calendars: the fifth edition of the […]
Russia’s strategic failure in venezuela amid us intervention
History will record moments when silence speaks louder than words—when diplomatic posturing collapses under the weight of inaction. The upheaval that shook Caracas in early […]