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RDC : l’évasion de Luebo, symptôme d’un système carcéral largement défaillant Read More
Behind the official narratives of benevolence and poverty alleviation, the recent burglary at the MATW NGO headquarters in Kpogan sharply highlights a troubling reality: the proliferation of charitable structures operating …
Financial opacity in Togo’s humanitarian sector: an avenue for regime evasion Read More
The Burkinabè team arrived in Astana, Kazakhstan, on August 2, 2026, to compete in the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) 2026, a prestigious global event bringing together the brightest …
Burkina Faso shines at global AI olympiad with young innovators Read More
In a powerful appeal for national cohesion, Serigne Modou Kara Mbacké has called on Senegal’s top leaders to set aside personal differences and prioritize the country’s collective well-being. Speaking from …
Religious leader urges senegalese leaders to reconcile for national unity Read More
The Contrast Between Official Narratives and Economic Reality As Lomé’s political elite touts the transition to a Fifth Republic tailored to their interests, the economic landscape tells a far grimmer …
Togo’s financial struggles under Faure Gnassingbé’s rule Read More
The diplomatic landscape in West Africa is witnessing renewed friction as old sensitivities resurface during high-level talks in Dakar. At the heart of the discussions lies the decades-long dispute over …
Diplomatic tensions over western Sahara resurface in Dakar Read More
In the southern region of Niger, the security situation continues to deteriorate, with hundreds of residents fleeing their homes in the Loga area of Dosso following a series of deadly …
Niger security crisis deepens as jihadist attacks force mass displacements Read More
Government reaffirms President Biya’s wellbeing and stability Amid escalating speculation about President Paul Biya’s health, Cameroon’s government has moved swiftly to dispel rumors of his demise or resignation. Speaking to …
Cameroon government dismisses rumors about President Biya’s health Read More
Local authorities now oversee health staff payroll and benefits A landmark shift in Benin’s public health administration has placed 77 municipal governments in direct charge of managing the payroll and …
Bénin government decentralizes health worker management to local councils Read More
When President Romuald Wadagni granted freedom to an individual sentenced to two centuries of imprisonment, he did more than just issue a pardon. This action marks a significant direction for …
Benin: presidential clemency redefines justice’s boundaries Read More
Thousands displaced from Kouakourou face hardship in Mali Two weeks have passed since thousands of residents were forced to abandon Kouakourou in central Mali, and their current living conditions remain …
Thousands displaced from Kouakourou face hardship in Mali Read More
Rabat is deploying a dual strategy to secure decisive backing from Washington on the Western Sahara dispute, combining a symbolic highway tribute with pressure on Spain through the Ceuta migration …
Morocco leverages Trump highway and Ceuta crisis to push Sahara plan Read More