Month: June 2026

Eastern DRC: SADC urges strict compliance with Doha and Washington peace agreements backed by the African Union M23 rebels in Kibumba, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo The Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened an extraordinary virtual summit of the Organ Troika on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation on June 22, 2026, chaired by Enoch […]

The promising chapter between Olympique de Marseille and Argentine defender Leonardo Balerdi is closing, but the final pages are being written in financial agony for the French club. While the separation has been quietly agreed upon, a bombshell revelation about a rejected mega-offer has exposed the staggering revenue loss plaguing the Phocaean side. World Cup […]

Boubacar Sidiki Haidara Journalist specializing in Sahel politics Niger’s leadership under Abdourahamane Tiani: navigating pragmatism in turbulent times Since taking the helm of Niger’s transitional government, General Abdourahamane Tiani has consistently adopted a pragmatic approach to governance, steering the nation through a period marked by regional instability and shifting alliances. His leadership style, often described […]

The Togolese Public Procurement Regulation Committee (ARCOP Togo) has definitively closed the file on fraud allegations surrounding the PEREL PLUS international tender for Lomé’s electricity network expansion. In its ruling CRD Decision No. 024-2026 issued on June 19, 2026, the committee dismissed all claims of procedural misconduct following an in-depth investigation. Fraud claims rejected after […]

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) promises access to a vast consumer market of over 1.4 billion people, yet Gabon continues to grapple with low intra-African trade. Recent economic reports reveal that only 8.9% of the country’s total exports are destined for other African nations—a figure that highlights the steep challenge ahead for Libreville […]

A joint expert committee has reignited hopes of resolving the prolonged Niger–Bénin border crisis, a conflict that has stifled trade and strained relations for over three years. The panel’s findings suggest a potential breakthrough, with agreements reached on security protocols, transit regulations, and key legal and economic frameworks—though Niamey’s three “non-negotiable” demands may yet delay […]

A joint expert committee has breathed new life into the stalled negotiations between Benin and Niger, sparking cautious optimism about the reopening of their shared border. After years of strained relations and closed crossings, the committee’s findings suggest a potential breakthrough in resolving the crisis that has weighed heavily on both economies. The two nations […]

Senegal’s head of state, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, is making a strategic push to attract foreign investment during a high-profile visit to Berlin. The president, who is scheduled to meet with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, kicked off his agenda with a keynote address at a German-Senegalese Economic Forum aimed at showcasing […]