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Afrique Niger: Tiani appoints new army chief after foiled mutiny General Abdourahamane Tiani, head of Niger’s junta, has named General Mamane Sani Kiaou as chief of defence staff, two weeks after a mutiny attempt. Alwihda […]
Gabon is actively working to maximize its gains from the continental market. On Friday, 11 September 2026, on the sidelines of a technical workshop dedicated to validating the updated national implementation strategy for the African […]
A crucial working session at the Palais de la Marina, chaired by Romuald Wadagni, has yielded significant progress for contract teachers. Following the discussions, Anselme Amoussou, who leads the Confédération des syndicats autonomes du Bénin […]
The political atmosphere in Chad is undergoing a complex transition, raising questions about whether the nation is genuinely moving towards a period of de-escalation. The relationship between key leaders remains central to this evolving dynamic. […]
Bradley Barcola possesses all the raw attributes to adjust to life in the Premier League much faster than Florian Wirtz. Following his massive £123 million ($166 million) transfer to Anfield during the summer of 2026, […]
The presence of Faure Gnassingbé at the World Nuclear Symposium in London comes at a pivotal moment as nuclear power re-emerges at the forefront of global energy strategies. For Togo, the current objective is not […]
During a high-level working mission in Dakar, the Gabonese Minister of State for Transport, Merchant Marine, and Logistics, Ulrich Manfoumbi Manfoumbi, met with his Senegalese counterpart, Abdoul Ahad Ndiaye. Their bilateral discussions centered on modernizing […]
Jihadist fighters strike joint government and Russian forces near Kaka A deadly assault has targeted a joint convoy of the Russian Africa Corps and the Malian military administration. The operation was carried out by the […]
After more than two decades at the head of Togo, Faure Gnassingbé is facing an increasingly difficult equation: how to retain power when popular confidence alone is no longer enough to guarantee his legitimacy? Since […]
The political atmosphere in Dakar is growing increasingly charged. Tafsir Thioye, a prominent figure within Sénégalaise civil society and an outspoken critic of the current administration, has publicly disputed the recent allegations made by Prime […]
The legal proceedings initiated against Ousmane Sonko following his remarks about the holy city of Touba are moving forward. Serigne Makhtar Bousso, representing the complainants, formally confirmed the maintenance of the lawsuit during his hearing […]
Le Forum international du développement durable (FIDD) 2026 mettra l’accent sur les financements verts, les crédits carbone, l’innovation et les opportunités d’affaires. Cette annonce a été faite lors de la conférence de presse de lancement, […]