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The Plateforme panafricaine des femmes et des jeunes pour la paix, la démocratie et la gouvernance (2Pfj) is urging authorities in Côte d’Ivoire to launch a broad, inclusive political dialogue to drive sustainable electoral reforms. […]
The geopolitical and security landscape across the Sahel-Saharan strip is experiencing heightened volatility. Military administrations within the Alliance des États du Sahel (AES), notably in Burkina Faso and Niger, appear to be under increasing duress. […]
Benin conference highlights reforms and human-centered development in Africa On Thursday, July 23, 2026, the Institut des artisans de justice et de paix (IAJP) convened a landmark conference in Cotonou that brought together religious leaders, […]
PolitiqueNiger Niger-ECOWAS: navigating the diplomatic thaw after the coup Three years have passed since the military takeover that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, yet the ruling junta in Niamey continues to face strained relations with ECOWAS, […]
Nigeria’s renewed endorsement of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) marks a strategic move that extends beyond routine diplomatic gestures. By reaffirming its commitment to self-determination, decolonization, and respect for colonial-era borders, Abuja sends a […]
A crucial economic countdown has begun for Cameroon. The Hilli Episeyo, a floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) unit that has been moored off the coast of Kribi since 2018, is set to leave national waters […]
The collaboration between Gabon and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a pivotal stage. On July 23 in Libreville, Vice President of the Government Hermann Immongault hosted a mission led by Régis Olivier N’Sondé, […]
POLITIQUE Gabon: former prime minister’s lawyers challenge ‘arbitrary’ detention over old dispute Former Gabonese Prime Minister and prominent opposition figure, Alain Claude Bilie By Nze, has now endured over 100 days in detention since his […]
As his diplomatic assignment in Togo drew to a close, European Union Ambassador Gwilym Ceri Jones met with President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé this Thursday. The occasion provided the diplomat with an opportunity to deliver a […]
Paul Biya, the world’s oldest head of state, has led Cameroon since 1982. Now 93 years old, he has been away from Cameroonian soil for 48 days, having departed on June 7 for what an […]
Nigeriens residing abroad will converge on Niamey on July 28 and 29, 2026, for the second edition of the Nigerien Diaspora Forum. This significant gathering, orchestrated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Nigeriens […]
Le député-maire de Yopougon, Adama Bictogo, a entamé samedi 25 juillet une tournée politique auprès des militants de quatre formations politiques représentées dans sa circonscription pour préparer la célébration du 66e anniversaire de l’indépendance de […]