Author: Aïcha Abdou

The Chadian Air Force swiftly responded to the “devastating nighttime attacks”—as described by Modern Ghana—launched by jihadist groups against the Barka Tolorom military base. The assaults on May 4 left 25 dead, including two generals, and 46 wounded. According to Africa Radio, Chadian fighter jets targeted islands in Lake Chad controlled by Boko Haram, situated near the borders of Nigeria, Niger, and Chad. The outlet reported that the strikes particularly focused on Shuwa Island, identified as a jihadist stronghold and a major fishing hub frequented by Nigerian fishermen. A representative…

Tchad: opposition voices systematically crushed under Mahamat Idriss Déby, warns Alifa Younous Mahamat News Alifa Younous Mahamat serves as the coordinator of the PSF (Parti socialiste sans frontières), a Chadian opposition party operating in France and Europe. He was interviewed by Africa Radio on May 12, 2026. Following the eight-year prison sentences handed down to eight Chadian opposition figures, Alifa Younous Mahamat, coordinator of the PSF in France and Europe, has accused the regime of Mahamat Idriss Déby of systematically silencing political dissent. Listen to Alifa Younous Mahamat Unable to…

Military authorities from Chad and the Central African Republic are stepping up efforts to bolster security along their shared border. A strategic meeting led by Brigadier General Moubarak Abakar Nassour Hor assessed recent joint operations and addressed emerging cross-border threats affecting vulnerable communities. The gathering brought together key defense officials from both nations engaged in the Chad-CAR joint force, which plays a critical role in securing the porous frontier. Discussions centered on evaluating the outcomes of Operation Al-Hamamia 1 and Operation Al-Hamamia 2, while identifying persistent security challenges in high-risk…

CMA CGM backs Senegal’s Ndayane port logistics project Ndakaru, Kenya — During a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the Africa Forward summit, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal engaged in discussions with Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of CMA CGM, a global leader in maritime transport and logistics. The primary focus? The transformative potential of Senegal’s Ndayane port project and its role in reshaping the country’s economic landscape. The port of Ndayane is poised to become a cornerstone of Senegal’s ambitions to establish itself as a leading logistics hub…

On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Faure Gnassingbé, President of the Togolese Republic, will embark on an official visit to Kampala, capital of Uganda, at the invitation of Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. This diplomatic mission underscores the shared commitment of both nations to bolster bilateral cooperation and strengthen regional partnerships. Key agenda items for the diplomatic talks The Togolese leader will engage in a one-on-one meeting with his Ugandan counterpart, focusing on critical themes such as regional peace, security challenges, and African integration. These discussions come at a pivotal moment, as the…