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On Wednesday, Algeria’s Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb paid an official visit to Niamey, where he was received by Niger’s President, General Abdourahamane Tiani. The meeting centered on deepening bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, reflecting the […]
The Front for the Defense of the Republic (FDR) has issued a formal statement demanding the immediate removal of Ousmane Sonko from his seat in the National Assembly. In a strongly worded declaration, the coalition—led […]
Togo’s Power Sector Under Scrutiny After CEET Leadership Change The leadership of Togo’s national power utility, the Compagnie Énergie Électrique du Togo (CEET), has been reshuffled following the removal of its Director General, Débo-K’mba Barandao. […]
A devastating road accident unfolded on Wednesday along Togo’s National Route 1, involving a commuter bus and a heavy-duty truck. The high-impact collision left a trail of destruction and sent shockwaves through local communities relying […]
Congo opposition protests third term bid by president tshisekedi The push to revise the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s constitution has sparked fierce resistance, with critics warning it could lead to an unconstitutional power grab. […]
Fresh off back-to-back Champions League triumphs, Paris Saint-Germain is turning its attention to summer recruitment. Among the targets under consideration is Yan Diomandé, the 19-year-old Ivorian winger whose breakout season with RB Leipzig has caught […]
The Front pour la Défense de la Démocratie et de la République (FDR) has escalated its demand for the immediate removal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko from the National Assembly, labeling his presence in the […]
Lomé, June 3, 2026 — Following high-profile stops in Nigeria, Niger, and Burkina Faso, Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni touched down in Lomé this afternoon for a working visit aimed at deepening bilateral ties. The arrival […]
The Autonomous Christian Movement for Sustainable Development (MAC 20), a Senegalese civil society organization, has highlighted the insufficient political involvement of Christians in the country. During a forum held on June 10 in Mbour, south […]
Society Vandalism at Gabon’s Media Regulator Raises Security Questions By Editor-in-Chief June 3, 2026 81 No comment Libreville, June 3, 2026 — The recent vandalism targeting several offices of Gabon’s High Authority for Communication (HAC) […]
In Lomé, the 2026 General Meetings of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) did more than just greenlight the return of dividends. They also unveiled a new governance phase for the pan-African banking giant, backed by unprecedented […]
The Gabonese government has firmly rejected a proposed bilateral agreement with the United States aimed at accommodating migrants expelled from American territory. This move underscores Libreville’s unwavering commitment to prioritizing national interests over external diplomatic […]