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A significant stride in modernizing Togo’s judicial framework was made this Tuesday, August 4, 2026. During a Council of Ministers meeting held in Lomé, the executive body officially endorsed two draft decrees, confirming the appointment […]
Facing a steep decline in oil revenues, the Gabon is making a strategic pivot toward a mining-powered economic future. Over the past several months, the government has unveiled ambitious mining initiatives backed by investments totaling […]
AfriquePolitique 🇨🇲 Cameroon: presidential decrees spark questions amid biya’s public absence In Cameroon, the recent issuance of presidential decrees, which notably appointed five new brigade generals, has ignited intense discussions regarding the prolonged public absence […]
Thirty-six African migrants expelled from the United States to Cameroon in early 2026 have filed a lawsuit in Yaoundé to demand legal protection and suspend the bilateral migration agreement with Washington. Their lawyer, Me Joseph […]
International pressure mounts over Togo’s constitutional changes The political crisis in Togo has escalated into a regional dispute, with 43 civil society organizations across Africa and its diaspora urging the ECOWAS and the African Union […]
Political stalemate stifles economic momentum Nearly three years after Senegal’s political turbulence peaked during the 2024 presidential election, citizens had pinned their hopes on a fresh economic revival under the new administration. The launch of […]
Key challenge How can Cotonou’s port area vendors maintain their livelihoods while ensuring safe, hygienic food for customers and themselves? Solution implemented Recognizing the unsafe working conditions and poor hygiene standards among street food vendors […]
Three years after the takeover: promises unmet in Niger When General Abdourahamane Tiani led the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum on July 26, 2023, his justification rested on three foundational pledges: restoring national sovereignty, eradicating […]
As the echoes of the Grand Magal of Touba gradually subside, a distinct sentiment of apprehension appears to settle among Senegal’s dedicated civil service. This annual pilgrimage, a profound cornerstone of Mouride spiritual life, traditionally […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently sounded an alarm regarding the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), noting its « exceptional intensification » and urging a significant scale-up of health responses. […]
Cameroon finds itself at the center of growing speculation and concern as questions swirl about the whereabouts and well-being of President Paul Biya. Civic groups and opposition parties have openly raised doubts, not only about […]
The Republic of Benin has taken a bold step forward in addressing critical coastal and marine challenges across the Gulf of Guinea. Through the OPERA (Ocean Prediction Enhancement in Regions of Africa) initiative—a seven-week online […]