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Africa After Makotipoko: Kinshasa and Brazzaville face the test of turning words into action The border clash at Makotipoko has sparked a public debate on both sides of the Congo River. Félix Tshisekedi and Denis […]
The provisional findings from Niger’s Court of Accounts have ignited a fierce public debate and left the future of the state-owned water supplier, Nigérienne des Eaux (NDE), hanging in the balance. With revelations of bacterial […]
The Port of Cotonou is undergoing a profound transformation, and the reactions are pouring in. Once seen primarily as a gateway for landlocked neighbors, the port now finds itself at the center of a heated […]
A strategic partnership enters a new phase Diplomatic ties between the Republic of Benin and the Federal Republic of Germany are heading toward a fresh chapter, with Berlin preparing to sign a new bilateral security […]
The unlikely ideological mirror capturing global attention When Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s young military leader, and Marine Le Pen, the veteran French nationalist, found themselves echoing strikingly similar language on sovereignty, the immediate shockwave was […]
The passing of a judicial heavyweight Clément Atangana, born on December 20, 1941, in Ekoumeyeck near Ngomedzap in the Nyong and So’o division, died on October 4, 2026, in Paris, France, after an illness. His […]
Politics Gabon’s human capital plan: mixed reactions and the road ahead after 400 youth trained in Libreville By Editorial Team 4 October 2026 51 No comment Libreville, Sunday 4 October 2026 – The fallout from […]
As the M23 rebel group advanced toward Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, in early 2025, the government in Kinshasa scrambled to assemble a last-ditch defense. The strategy relied on a fragile alliance of […]
The 2026 Public Finance Review outlines strategic fiscal policies designed to enhance the sustainability of Gabon’s public finances, stimulate job creation, and elevate living standards for its citizens. Key findings uncovered Revenue challenges: Between 2014 […]
Côte d’Ivoire tensions flare over Plateau district redevelopment plan RFI Mon, 28 Sep 2026 6:09 AM UTC Reporting from Abidjan, Fanny Naoro-Kabré uncovers the latest clash between local governance bodies. The Plateau municipality has slammed […]
Mali Independence Day: Opposition Leader Fakaba Sissoko Demands Accountability from Those in Power On Mali’s Independence Day, September 22, the nation commemorates its freedom. However, this year’s celebrations were overshadowed by sharp criticism from opposition […]
The Russian paramilitary group Wagner has transformed the Central African Republic into a “drug empire”, with tramadol trafficking fueling its resurgence. According to The Wall Street Journal, this opioid rebranded as a cheap stimulant—dubbed the […]