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Political Africa Gabon’s president pays homage in Yamoussoukro, strengthening ties with Côte d’Ivoire By Editor-in-Chief August 6, 2026 117 No comment Libreville, August 6, 2026 – President Brice Clotaire Oligui …
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Two years after General Abdourahamane Tiani orchestrated the overthrow of democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum, citing the imperative to restore national security, his regime now confronts a reality that significantly …
Niger’s security quagmire: general Tiani’s regime confronts a deepening ideological conflict Read More
The legislative calendar for the upcoming session will be strictly limited, mandated by the institution’s internal regulations, and must not exceed the legal duration of fifteen (15) days. During a …
Senegal’s national assembly convenes extraordinary session led by ousmane sonko Read More
Senegal has secured a substantial 340 billion FCFA financial package from the World Bank, with the Presidency of the Republic recently detailing the specific outlines of this support. This significant …
Senegal secures 340 billion FCFA from World Bank to bolster economic development Read More
The past few weeks have seen Washington and Rabat draw closer than ever, with both economic and diplomatic overtures intensifying. This budding alliance comes at a pivotal moment for Morocco, …
Us-Morocco ties surge as Washington backs western Sahara claims Read More
Home Diplomacy breaking new: how Benin-canada partnership empowers women through digital innovation August 6, 2026 A high-level diplomatic exchange in Cotonou this August 5th went beyond traditional agreements, focusing instead …
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Togo’s judicial modernization takes a significant stride. In a Council of Ministers meeting held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in Lomé, the government approved two draft decrees, officially appointing 28 …
Togo’s justice system bolstered by 28 new judicial appointments Read More
The Gabonese government is steering the nation toward a new economic paradigm, pivoting away from its traditional reliance on oil revenues. With petroleum production in decline, officials are doubling down …
Gabon’s bold shift toward mineral wealth exploitation Read More
🇨🇲 Cameroon: paul biya’s recent decrees fuel public speculation In Cameroon, the recent official publication of decrees appointing five new brigade generals has intensified public discussion regarding the ongoing absence …
Cameroon: paul biya’s decrees spark questions amid public absence Read More
Thirty-six African migrants, expelled from the United States to Yaoundé, have filed a legal challenge in Cameroon’s administrative court. Their lawyer, Me Joseph Fru Awah, argues that the Central African …
Migrants africans fight deportation from Cameroon after us expulsion Read More
International pressure is mounting against Togo’s constitutional reforms as 43 civil society organizations (CSOs) from Africa and the diaspora urge the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African …
Togo constitution crisis: civil society urges ECOWAS and au sanctions Read More
When the new administration took office in Senegal, citizens dared to hope that the economy would finally rebound after nearly three years of turbulence sparked by the political tensions leading …
Sénégal economic slowdown: why political unity is critical now Read More