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The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM), affiliated with Al-Qaeda, claimed responsibility on Friday for an attack that killed at least 28 Beninese soldiers on Wednesday in the northern part of the country, near the border with Niger and Burkina Faso. The group stated in its communiqué: “With Allah’s help and success, on Wednesday, 8th Rajab 1446, …

Editorial: Africa Eye Moroccan authorities announced on Thursday that the Kingdom has become the leading tourist destination in Africa in 2024, achieving an unprecedented record in the number of visitors. This statement was made by Mustapha Baitas, the official spokesperson for the Moroccan government, during a press conference held in Rabat. Baitas confirmed that Morocco welcomed 17.4 million tourists in …

Guinea’s government spokesperson, Ousmane Gaoual Diallo, announced that a presidential election could be held before the end of 2025, following a referendum on a new constitution planned for May. This announcement comes after the military junta, in power since the 2021 coup, failed to fulfill its initial commitment to hold elections by 2024 under international pressure. The Guinean government plans …

Mamoudou samoura On January 6, 2025, during the annual conference of French ambassadors, President Emmanuel Macron expressed frustration over the lack of acknowledgment from African Sahel states for France’s military interventions against Islamist militants since 2013. He suggested that without French support, these nations might have lost their sovereignty. In response, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko refuted Macron’s statements, emphasizing …

Frédéric Samson SOHOUNDE, JOURNALISTE ET FORMATEUR A L’UNIVERSITE Entrepreneurship in West Africa, particularly in Senegal, is experiencing significant growth with the rise of startups and innovation initiatives. However, several challenges persist, often hindering their development and sustainability. These challenges, ranging from limited access to financing to inadequate infrastructure, are particularly pronounced in countries like Senegal, a major economic hub in …

With nearly 436 billion euros in market capitalization, Elon Musk is currently, by far, the richest man in the world. However, he has not yet achieved the status of the richest man in history. He is still trailing behind a certain Mansa Musa, the former emperor of the Kingdom of Mali. In the 14th century, the Mali Empire was one …

Mamoudo samoura Senegal has officially joined the group of hydrocarbon-producing countries with the commencement of operations at the Sangomar oil field, located approximately 100 km south of Dakar. This project, led by the Australian company Woodside Energy, required an investment of 5 billion dollars and aims for a daily production of 100,000 barrels. In the long term, the country expects …

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has announced the handover of the French military base in Abidjan to Ivory Coast in January 2025. This decision, part of the gradual withdrawal of French forces from Africa, involves the 43rd Marine Infantry Battalion (BIMA) camp in Port-Bouët. Renamed after General Thomas d’Aquin Ouattara, the first Chief of Staff of the Ivorian Army, the base …

Kenyan President William Ruto acknowledged on Tuesday the abuses committed by security forces following protests against a series of kidnappings that have shocked the country. These kidnappings have led to accusations against security forces for numerous disappearances after the violent crackdown on anti-government protests in June and July. More than 60 people were reportedly killed during these events, according to …

Mauritania officially launched the production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) on Tuesday, starting from the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim offshore platform, a strategic project located between Mauritania and Senegal. Mohamed Ould Malainine Ould Khaled, Mauritania’s Minister of Energy and Petroleum, announced that the first drop of LNG was produced at 5:00 PM local time, marking an important milestone in the exploitation …