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Hollywood has paid tribute to one of Africa’s most iconic voices in a landmark ceremony. Angélique Kidjo, the celebrated Afropop artist, now stands among the legends of the entertainment industry as the first sub-Saharan African […]
Abdourahmane Diouf addresses state vehicles The ongoing controversy surrounding the management of political funds within the Primature has taken a new turn. Abdourahmane Diouf recently weighed in on statements made by Ousmane Sonko, who previously […]
Officially, Burkina Faso’s transitional authorities frequently depict the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as an organization swayed by foreign interests. Despite such assertions, the country continues to receive substantial financial assistance from the […]
KPALIMÉ — The Kloto 1 Municipal Council has dramatically accelerated its development agenda. During its third ordinary session of 2026, local representatives in Kpalimé approved a significant budget extension of 456.3 million FCFA. This substantial […]
PoliticsAfrica Senegal’s asset declaration reform: a referendum looms The parliamentary vote on asset declarations has not settled the debate. The president’s announcement of a referendum reopens questions. https://p.dw.com/p/5J2XL Senegal’s political sphere has taken a significant […]
Mali’s military justice system has once again delivered a harsh blow to free speech. Radio commentator Mohamed Youssouf Bathily, widely recognized as Ras Bath, and social media influencer Rokia Doumbia, popularly dubbed Rose ‘la vie […]
The arrest of two French nationals exposes Togo’s governance crisis Two French citizens were recently detained in northern Togo, their fate seemingly sealed by an order from Faure Gnassingbé. Instructing Justice Minister Pacôme Adjourouvi to […]
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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