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On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the Togolese President, Faure Gnassingbé, will embark on an official visit to Kampala at the invitation of the Ugandan leader, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. This diplomatic mission underscores the commitment of […]
escalating homophobic persecution in Senegal: lgbtq+ individuals face brutal crackdown hundreds of men have been arrested in recent weeks, some even lynched by mobs, as Senegal’s anti-lgbtq+ laws are drastically tightened with sentences up to […]
PETROSEN refutes fuel shortage allegations in Senegal PETROSEN, Senegal’s national petroleum company, has issued a strong denial regarding circulating rumors about an imminent fuel shortage in the country. The company emphasizes that fuel supply operations […]
Mali travel disruptions escalate as Bamako-bound routes face jihadist blockades Travelers in Mali are grappling with severe disruptions following a series of road blockades targeting key routes leading to Bamako. The Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal […]
JTE Gbi de fer advocates for anti-begging policies in Abidjan In a bold move to address social challenges, JTE Gbi de fer has publicly endorsed measures aimed at reducing street begging in Abidjan. This initiative […]
In Nairobi, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye engaged in diplomatic discussions with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and addressing pressing global challenges. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Africa […]
The Togolese opposition has achieved a historic milestone by securing permission to hold a public gathering in Lomé this past weekend, marking the first such event in years. The development has sparked intense debate: is […]
political opening in Togo after years of restrictions Noël Tadégnon After years of bans and restrictions on public gatherings, Togo’s opposition achieved a historic milestone this past weekend by securing official approval for a public […]
a staggering 710-truck fuel convoy and a 3 billion cfa deal that raises alarms In a move that contradicts the declared war against armed groups in the Sahel, a massive procession of 710 fuel tankers […]
Military forces are meant to serve and protect, to stand as guardians of a nation’s peace. Yet in Togo, this protective role is often overshadowed by a harsh and disturbing reality: soldiers breaking into homes, […]
In April 2026, Abidjan unveiled Pleins Feux, a groundbreaking initiative designed to supercharge Côte d’Ivoire’s education system. Backed by international partners and aligned with President Alassane Ouattara’s vision, this project targets the core of the […]
On a strategic inspection visit to the northern region of Togo, President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, who also serves as the Supreme Head of the Armed Forces, reached the Koundjoaré operation zone on May 7, 2026. […]