Pascal Affi N'guessan, the leader of the Ivorian Popular Front (FPI), a historic opposition party, has joined the presidential coalition with the Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP) ahead of the upcoming electoral deadlines in Côte d'Ivoire.

The article recounts the harrowing experiences of survivors from the March 23 attack on the Peul village of Ogossagou in central Mali. The attackers, identified as Dogons, killed numerous villagers, including children, using heavy weaponry. Survivors describe the brutality of the assault and the desperate conditions they faced. The Malian Army's arrival provided crucial relief, evacuating the injured and preventing further massacres. The conflict highlights ongoing ethnic tensions and the need for protection and disarmament programs.

In Togo, demonstrations against President Faure Gnassingbé's regime have been met with violent repression. The protests, sparked by the Parti national panafricain (PNP) in Sokodé, have spread across the country, with the opposition demanding the president's resignation. The government has responded with force, using live ammunition against protesters, resulting in deaths and injuries. The opposition, led by charismatic leader Tikpi Atchadam, has been gaining support among the youth, while the ruling party's supporters have faced violent attacks. The situation has escalated to a manhunt for protesters, with reports of homes being burned and people fleeing to safety.