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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
Migrants expelled to Cameroon file lawsuit for protection Eric Topona 7 aug. 2026 at 8:45 AM UTC Set Yahoo as your preferred source for our articles on Google. Thirty-six African …
Migrants expelled to Cameroon file lawsuit for protection Read More
This Thursday, August 6, 2026, marks a significant institutional turning point for Bénin. Following the election of the very first executive bureau of the new upper parliamentary chamber, former President …
Patrice Talon’s senate presidency marks new era for Bénin Read More
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has emphatically reiterated his determination to steer Côte d’Ivoire onto a path of accelerated emergence. He is calling upon all active forces within the nation to …
President Ouattara urges national unity for a greater Côte d’Ivoire Read More
The contentious agreement between the Senegalese Rural Electrification Agency (ASER) and the Spanish firm AEE Power has once again seized the political spotlight in Dakar. Thierno Alassane Sall, leader of …
Sénégal: thierno alassane sall challenges pastef on asee power contract Read More
Strategic Partnership to Enhance Air Travel and Trade During the fourth joint cooperation commission held on July 6, Chad’s Ministry of Transport and its Egyptian counterpart signed a landmark memorandum …
Chad’s capital welcomes three egyptian airlines to boost air connectivity Read More
Gabon, a nation endowed with extensive natural resources, presents considerable potential within its burgeoning mining sector. A focal point of this wealth is the immense Belinga iron deposit, situated in …
Gabon’s belinga iron deposit: can fortescue secure greater terms from Libreville? Read More