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Damien Glez Franco-Burkinabè cartoonist and columnist. Cameroon presidential election 2025 Years-long judicial saga for post-election detainees In Cameroon, the aftermath of the 2025 presidential election continues to unfold in courtrooms rather than polling stations. Scores […]
Gabon’s head of state, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, welcomed Sidi Ould Tah, President of the African Development Bank (BAD), to Libreville for a strategic meeting aimed at strengthening economic ties between the panafrican institution and […]
A widely shared video recently underscored the unexpectedly high cost of living in Dakar, revealing that everyday commodities, such as chicken priced at 2,610 F CFA per kilogram, often exceed costs found in Paris. This […]
Beneath the equatorial skies of Gabon, a nation is reshaping its destiny, leaving behind a legacy of challenges to embrace a future brimming with promise. The evidence is unmistakable: bold actions, tangible progress, and an […]
Newcastle United are making a final push to complete the signing of Benfica defender Amar Dedić before the Premier League curtain-raiser against Liverpool. The Magpies have agreed a fee of up to £30 million for […]
Understanding the financial lifeline behind Sahel insurgency A staggering $50 million ransom payment made in late 2025 to secure the release of foreign hostages in Mali has emerged as a critical funding stream for Al-Qaïda-affiliated […]
Algeria and Niger have taken a significant step forward in regional energy integration, forging stronger commercial and strategic bonds between the two Sahel nations. Through a deepened partnership between Algeria’s Sonatrach and Niger’s Sonidep, the […]
United, they allowed the President to remain within the Superior Council of Magistracy, despite earlier pledges for a reform that would have seen his departure. Together, they overlooked calls for applications to key leadership positions, […]
Algeria has recently intensified its diplomatic efforts with Mali and Niger, two key neighbors in the Sahel, following a period of strained relations and growing influence from Morocco. In a strategic move, Algiers has reopened […]
Senegal’s much-anticipated constitutional reform, a key pledge from the current administration, is now progressing into an extensive consultation phase. A prominent coalition of civil society organizations, dedicated to implementing the findings of the National Assizes […]
A significant adjustment to fuel prices in Sénégal has taken effect this August 15, 2026, following a government announcement. Both supercarburant (petrol) and gasoil (diesel) are impacted by these changes, which directly influence inflation, transport […]
Morocco’s pivotal role in the release of a French spy in Mali Behind the scenes of a high-stakes diplomatic resolution A discreet yet decisive diplomatic effort led by Morocco has culminated in the presidential pardon […]