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As Gabon commemorated its 66th Independence Day, Joachim Mbatchi Pambou, President of the Forum for the Defense of the Republic (FDR) and a former presidential candidate in August 2023, released …
A national consolidation pact for Gabon: mbatchi pambou’s call for unity Read More
As the Sahel region grapples with a bloody surge in human rights violations across Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, the United States is poised to take decisive action. In the …
Washington urges action as Sahel faces escalating human rights crisis Read More
After a month of relative calm, the political landscape in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is once again fraught with tension. An ultimatum issued to President Félix Tshisekedi, demanding …
Democratic Republic of Congo: political tensions resurface as opposition calls for protests Read More
In Chad, scrutiny intensifies over Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno’s declared sovereigntist principles. A recent high-profile engagement saw him in Ouagadougou, met by Burkina Faso’s transitional leader Ibrahim Traoré on February …
Mahamat idriss déby itno’s sovereigntist stance in Chad under scrutiny Read More
Fenerbahçe18 août 21h00Lyon Canal+ compositions Fenerbahçe – OL live updates tuesday 18 august 2026, 9:00 PM champions league 2026-2027, qualification play-offs, first leg Welcome to our live coverage of the …
Fenerbahçe and lyon set for champions league qualifier showdown Read More
Economy August 17, 2026 | Abidjan Côte d’Ivoire establishes groundbreaking price floor for shea nuts at 250 F/Kg Related videos More videos
Côte d’Ivoire sets new price benchmark for shea nut industry Read More
Recent reports highlighting Bénin’s public debt reaching 9,122.2 billion CFA francs have sparked concerns about potential over-indebtedness. However, a closer examination of the country’s macroeconomic indicators reveals a balanced financial …
Benin public debt levels remain sustainable despite rising figures Read More
Northern Niger Ambush Leaves 15 Soldiers Dead The ongoing surge in violence across Niger has once again exposed the stark contrast between the military junta’s sovereignist rhetoric and the harsh …
Deadly ambush in northern Niger exposes military junta’s security gaps Read More
Lomé, 17 August 2026 — Municipal authorities in Togo’s Gulf region are rethinking how they fund and manage local services to better meet community needs. Representatives from communes Golfe 2, …
Local leaders in Lomé sharpen financial management skills Read More
An unsettling image has emerged, one that should trouble any advocate of fundamental freedoms. Near the capital of Burkina Faso, over forty Burkinabè journalists recently completed several days of military …
Journalists in Burkina Faso face forced military training under patriotic guise Read More
This Sunday, August 16, 2026, saw a series of significant events unfold across Sénégal. A gathering of the Kiiraay movement in Mbacké descended into chaos, prompting law enforcement intervention. Meanwhile, …
Sénégal’s sunday headlines: key events from august 16, 2026 Read More
In Gabon, the recent liberation of a journalist, held for nearly four months due to publications deemed critical of the authorities, has reignited the vital discussion surrounding press protection during …
Gabon: a journalist’s release sparks press freedom debate Read More