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President Paul Biya of Cameroon has just wrapped up an unusually extended visit to Switzerland, a trip that has sparked fresh waves of speculation about his health and the future of his decades-long rule. The President, who has governed the country since 1982, returned home after spending an unprecedented duration abroad, raising questions among observers […]
In Bamako, a wave of relief has swept through the city following the arrival of two critical convoys—one carrying fuel and the other heavy weaponry—breaking a prolonged logistical deadlock. Yet, just beyond the capital’s edges, the conflict rages on, with the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) tightening its grip on central Mali, exposing the stark […]
Morocco is stepping up efforts to secure the substantial financing required for the Atlantic African Gas Pipeline (GAA), a landmark initiative developed in collaboration with Nigeria. Rabat has formally requested the mobilization of 26 billion dollars from the United States Export-Import Bank and the World Bank to advance this transformative energy project. According to Youssef […]
Africa Chad withdraws from the international criminal court amid criticism The move follows a plea from the United States, with N’Djamena citing the court’s “limited and inconsistent” effectiveness. in N’Djamena The Chadian government announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing its “limited and inconsistent” effectiveness. The decision, disclosed through a government spokesperson’s […]
Bénin’s agricultural backbone is under severe strain. With soils losing their fertility at an alarming rate, the nation’s food security and economic stability face unprecedented threats. In response, the government, in partnership with international organizations, has launched an ambitious initiative to revitalize the country’s rice and maize sectors by 2030. Critical soil degradation threatens national […]
Au Sénégal, le président Bassirou Diomaye Faye a tourné la page du parti Pastef – Les Patriotes, dirigé par son ancien camarade et ex-Premier ministre Ousmane Sonko. Kiiraay – Les Patriotes républicains : c’est le nom de la nouvelle formation politique créée par le chef de l’État. En wolof, « kiiraay » signifie « protection […]
Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of Vogan in southern Togo on Sunday, voicing their opposition to the 2024 constitutional reforms. Critics argue these changes are designed to extend the tenure of President Faure Gnassingbé, who has held office since 2005. The protest, spearheaded by the Cadre national de concertation pour le changement au […]
The President of the Senate, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, who also serves as the moral authority of the political coalition Agissons et Bâtissons (AB), convened a high-level meeting at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Bandal on Sunday, July 26, 2026. The gathering brought together members of the Presidency, national deputies, senators, party secretaries-general, and executive secretaries […]
Ousmane Sonko sought additional political funds, reveals Dr Abdourahmane Diouf Dr Abdourahmane Diouf has brought to light an intriguing detail: Ousmane Sonko reportedly requested an increase in his political funds after exhausting his initial allocation. This disclosure casts a shadow of uncertainty over the origin of such critical information, which holds significant implications for the […]
Togo’s authorities have swiftly responded. Following the ECOWAS Court of Justice’s ruling on January 29 — which characterized Togo’s March 2024 constitutional revision as an “unconstitutional change of government” — the government issued a firm rebuttal this Sunday. For the Togolese executive, the regional judicial body unequivocally overstepped its mandate. “No jurisdiction over constitutional review” […]
Le ministre Abdourahmane Diouf a révélé jeudi les détails de la gestion des fonds politiques alloués à l’ex-Président Ousmane Sonko. « Il a déclaré qu’il disposait de 1 milliard 770 millions de francs CFA par trimestre », a-t-il souligné. Poursuivant son analyse sur la consommation de cette enveloppe, il a ajouté : « Ce que […]
What was intended as a solemn gathering for solace and communal support tragically transformed into a scene of devastation. On July 24, in the northern Tillabéri region village of Chinagodrar, a funeral ceremony was violently disrupted by two drone strikes. These attacks are widely attributed to the Nigerien armed forces. According to numerous local accounts, […]