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Accueil Dernières dépêches Congolese authorities have handed over 15 detainees to the M23 anti-government group, which operates in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC). This action represents a long-anticipated initial step within the ongoing […]
Politics Democracy under pressure across Sub-Saharan Africa This week, we examine the state of democracy in several Sub-Saharan African nations—including Senegal, Madagascar, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—where political landscapes are shifting under intense pressure. The […]
The intricate legal proceedings surrounding the high-profile Martinez Zogo affair in Yaoundé, Cameroon, have recently taken a contentious turn. During critical hearings at the military tribunal, Colonel Otoulou’s testimony reportedly evolved into a heated confrontation, […]
In Togo, the erosion of informational freedom extends beyond official reports from NGOs or regulatory statements. It is now a lived reality on street corners and sidewalks, where the simple act of distributing a newspaper […]
Boko Haram factions in Nigeria deploy AI for tactical and logistical operations Recent investigations reveal that factions of the notorious armed group Boko Haram in Northeast Nigeria have begun integrating publicly available artificial intelligence tools […]
Bénin political leaders urged to embrace senate without bias During a high-level discussion on the rule of law and political transition in Africa, held in Cotonou on August 6, 2026, the creation of the Senate […]
The pivotal Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project, a joint venture between Senegal and Mauritania operated by the American firm Kosmos Energy, is once again in the spotlight. The Texas-based company has released new details […]
Following a recent incident near Bullock, both Senegal and Gambia have announced the finalization of a “definitive agreement” aimed at precisely defining their shared border. The two West African nations are preparing to resume joint […]
migrants expelled to Cameroon launch legal fight Eric Topona fri 7 aug 2026 at 8:45 am utc Set Yahoo as your preferred source to see our articles on Google. Thirty-six African migrants expelled from the […]
Thursday, August 6, 2026, heralded a significant institutional shift for Bénin. Following the election of the inaugural executive bureau of the nation’s newly established upper parliamentary chamber, former President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, was […]
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has issued a profound call for national unity, urging all active segments of the country to join forces in constructing what he envisions as the « Grande Côte d’Ivoire ». This […]
The contentious matter involving the Senegalese Agency for Rural Electrification (ASER) and the Spanish firm AEE Power has re-emerged as a central topic in Dakar’s political discourse. Thierno Alassane Sall, who chairs La République des […]