Month: May 2026

Publié le 16 mai 2026 Lecture : 5 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Bonjour à toutes et tous, Bienvenue dans cette nouvelle édition du Brief de Jeune Afrique, LA newsletter qui revient sur l’essentiel de l’actualité politique et économique du continent. Voici le menu de la semaine : On revient sur le sommet Africa Forward et sur les déclarations d’Emmanuel Macron « On ne doit plus attendre de se faire arnaquer » : à l’Africa CEO Forum, le secteur privé africain sommé de changer d’échelle Vice-président de Paul Biya : un silence qui dure…

French tourist faces decade behind bars in Senegal A French national has been held in Senegalese custody since mid-February on charges that include unnatural acts, criminal conspiracy, money laundering, and attempted HIV transmission. Diplomatic sources confirm the arrest occurred amid a broader crackdown on alleged homosexual activity in the country. The detention follows Senegal’s recent tightening of legislation targeting same-sex relationships. Under the revised law, introduced in March, individuals convicted of such offenses now face sentences ranging from five to ten years imprisonment—a significant escalation compared to previous penalties. Legal…

United Nations Security Council takes strong stance against recent violence in Mali The United Nations Security Council has issued a sharp condemnation of the brutal terrorist assaults carried out by Al-Qaïda-linked militants across Mali since April 25, demanding swift justice for those responsible. In an official statement released Friday, the Council emphasized the urgent need to hold accountable not only the direct perpetrators but also those who orchestrated, financed, or supported these heinous acts of violence. The West African nation has been grappling with escalating instability following the April 25-26…

As Brussels prepares to mark three decades since its first Pride Parade—a milestone in the fight for visibility and equality—the situation in Senegal tells a starkly different story. In Dakar, a far darker reality is unfolding, where newly enacted legislation has institutionalized the persecution of LGBTQIA+ individuals, positioning the country among Africa’s most repressive. Under the guise of national sovereignty, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye signed into law a bill that drastically increases penalties for By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

With the Premier League title within grasp, Arsenal must approach every remaining fixture with unwavering focus. While last Sunday’s narrow 1-0 victory at West Ham United undoubtedly cleared a significant hurdle, the Gunners now prepare for their final home game of the season against a Burnley side playing solely for pride. This Monday evening encounter, kicking off at 9:00 PM French time, is a pivotal moment for Arsenal. They aim to establish, at least temporarily, a five-point lead over Manchester City before their rivals visit Bournemouth the following day. All…

Algeria and Chad have taken a decisive step forward in their strategic partnership this week, formalizing two key agreements focused on public works and energy during reciprocal visits between N’Djamena and Algiers. The aim is to expedite commitments made earlier this year while reinforcing South-South cooperation. Infrastructure cooperation gains momentum In N’Djamena, Algeria’s Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, Abdelkader Djellaoui, and Chad’s Minister of Infrastructure, Desenclavement, and Road Maintenance, Amir Idriss Kourda, signed an agreement to streamline joint infrastructure projects. The signing occurred during the second day of…