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The initial hope for a definitive solution through alignment with Moscow has clearly faded in Mali. Despite the transitional Malian government’s persistent rhetoric of self-reliance and hostility towards Western allies, the reality on the ground […]
Human RightsDemocratic Republic of the Congo ongoing violations of international humanitarian law in eastern DRC July 24, 2026 In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, persistent disregard for international humanitarian law in conflict zones demands […]
In Burkina Faso, the struggle for press freedom has transcended traditional newsrooms and physical reporting, now unfolding across social media platforms through orchestrated campaigns of harassment and manipulation. An incisive investigation, published on July 23, […]
On Thursday, July 23, 2026, the Beninese Ministry of Economy and Finance hosted the 2026 edition of the Annual Policy Review for UEMOA community reforms, policies, programs, and projects. Following a thorough assessment encompassing 145 […]
During the 7th Joint Commission for Cooperation held in Cotonou, Bénin and Morocco achieved a significant diplomatic breakthrough. Beyond the signing of fourteen strategic agreements, Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, announced that the […]
Across Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the gold mining sector is under increasing scrutiny as gaps persist in revenue transparency and regulatory oversight. Recent findings from the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) highlight […]
An unexpected adjustment in Gabon’s revised 2025 finance law reveals a dramatic 97% reduction in mining sector corporate tax revenues, plummeting from 53.2 billion to just 1.47 billion FCFA. This unprecedented cut, unmatched across other […]
The CODES movement has officially merged with Pastef, citing the current political climate as a driving force behind the decision. In an internal communiqué, the group argues that the Social Transformation Project championed by Ousmane […]
Partnership to unlock 17 billion FCFA for Côte d’Ivoire’s small businesses Orange Bank Africa, a fully digital bank headquartered in Abidjan, has sealed two groundbreaking agreements with Côte d’Ivoire’s Société de Garantie des Crédits aux […]
Cameroon: Self-proclaimed ‘Son’ of President Paul Biya Detained In a significant development in Cameroon, Georges-Gilbert Baongla, who has long claimed to be the eldest son of President Paul Biya, has been taken into custody by […]
Une vague d’indignation traverse le Mali et au-delà après la diffusion d’images et de témoignages accablants révélant des exécutions sommaires et des tortures infligées à des militaires maliens capturés dans la région septentrionale du pays. […]
Unravelling democracy: a grim assessment three years post-coup in Niger Since the Niger military seized power on 26 July 2023 under the leadership of General Abdourahamane Tiani, the country has witnessed a steady erosion of […]