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As Gabon marked its 66th Independence Day, Joachim Mbatchi Pambou, President of the Forum for the Defense of the Republic (FDR) and a contender in the August 2023 presidential election, issued an official communication advocating […]
As violence surges across the Sahel, the United States is under growing pressure to take decisive action against military juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. With more than 2,600 civilians killed in 2026 alone, […]
After a period of relative calm, the political landscape in the Democratic Republic of Congo is once again experiencing heightened tensions. The ultimatum issued to President Tshisekedi, demanding the convocation of a national dialogue, officially […]
The political landscape in Chad continues to evolve under the leadership of Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, sparking ongoing discussions about the true nature of his foreign policy and domestic agenda. A key question frequently raised […]
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Economy Côte d’Ivoire establishes shea kernel farm-gate price at 250 F/Kg In a significant move for the agricultural sector, authorities in Côte d’Ivoire have officially set the farm-gate price for shea kernels. This critical commodity […]
The latest figures on Benin’s public debt balance, which reached 9,122.2 billion West African CFA francs, have sparked alarmist reactions claiming the country is over-indebted. Yet, a closer look at macroeconomic indicators reveals a financial […]
Fresh militant assault underscores Niger’s growing security dilemma Niger’s military leadership faces mounting pressure as the latest attack by the Movement for the Justice and Freedom of Peoples (MPLJ) in the northern region leaves at […]
LOMÉ, August 17, 2026 — Effective local governance hinges on the capacity of municipal authorities to secure and manage financial resources adeptly. Recognizing this critical need, officials from Golfe 2, Golfe 3, Agoè-Nyivé 5, and […]
Military Drills Disguised as Civic Training An unsettling scene has emerged near Ouagadougou, where more than forty journalists from Burkina Faso recently completed what was officially labeled a patriotism training session. Beneath the polished rhetoric […]
Sunday, August 16, 2026, saw a mix of significant events unfold across Senegal. A gathering of the Kiiraay movement in Mbacké descended into chaos, prompting law enforcement intervention. Concurrently, both the Senegalese and Ivorian presidents […]
In Gabon, the recent liberation of a journalist, held for nearly four months over publications deemed critical of the authorities, has reignited crucial discussions surrounding press protection during the nation’s ongoing transitional period. This widely […]