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As Gabon’s oil production gradually declines, the nation is shifting its economic strategy toward a new frontier: its vast mineral wealth. Recognizing the urgent need to diversify and reduce reliance …
Gabon looks to mining boom to fuel economic transformation Read More
West African diplomacy takes center stage in Bissau Diplomatic wheels are in motion as Senegal steps up its regional engagement to resolve the political deadlock in neighboring Guinea-Bissau. A high-level …
Senegal’s mediation effort gains momentum in bissau guineau Read More
Benin 2060 education strategy: boosting science and vocational training From August 5 to 7, 2026, the National Council of Education (CNE) convened its third consultative assembly in Cotonou, focusing on …
Benin 2060 education strategy: boosting science and vocational training Read More
drc kinasha transfers first batch of prisoners to m23 under peace talks In a significant stride toward reconciliation, Congolese authorities have transferred 15 detainees to the March 23 Movement (M23), …
Drc kinasha transfers first batch of prisoners to m23 under peace talks Read More
Accueil Dernières dépêches Violences dans l’est de la RDC – Un premier groupe de prisonniers remis au M23 par Kinshasa Congolese authorities have transferred a group of 15 prisoners to …
Kinshasa hands over m23 prisoners, a step towards de-escalation in eastern drc Read More
Across Sub-Saharan Africa, democracy faces growing challenges. While some nations make strides toward political openness, others witness troubling setbacks in governance and civil liberties. This week’s discussions in Bonn, hosted …
Africa’s democracy at a crossroads amid rising instability Read More
Tensions erupt during high-profile hearings The ongoing trial surrounding the Martinez Zogo murder case took a dramatic turn as Colonel Otoulou took the stand, transforming the proceedings into a heated …
Martinez zogo murder trial: explosive testimony from colonel otoulou Read More
In Togo, the erosion of informational freedom is no longer confined to reports from NGOs or regulatory statements. It has become a tangible reality on street corners and pavements, where …
Togo’s media crackdown: silencing independent newspaper distribution Read MoreIn a groundbreaking study published in 2026 by the Cambridge Programme on AI Science & Policy, researchers reveal how factions of Boko Haram in Nigeria’s northeastern region have begun leveraging …
Boko Haram’s AI integration raises security concerns in Nigeria Read More
Benin senator role debate highlights democratic progress During a high-level discussion on rule of law and political transition in Africa, held in Cotonou on August 6, 2026, the establishment of …
Benin senator role debate highlights democratic progress Read More
The significant Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project, jointly managed by the American firm Kosmos Energy and spanning the maritime border between Senegal and Mauritania, is once again a central …
Kosmos energy updates on grand tortue ahmeyim gas project progress Read More
Following a recent incident near Bullock, the nations of Senegal and Gambia have announced the successful finalization of a “definitive agreement” designed to clarify the precise demarcation of their shared …
A new chapter for Senegal and Gambia: border demarcation after Bullock incident Read More