Month: August 2026
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Nigeria’s evolving security landscape: kidnappings, regional tensions, and a push for state police

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Nigéria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Nigeria’s evolving security landscape: kidnappings, regional tensions, and a push for state police President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent statements regarding the origins of insecurity in northern Nigeria have ignited considerable discussion, particularly as the nation confronts a fresh wave of mass abductions. During a meeting with […]
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Gabon raises civil service recruitment age to 40 for new opportunities

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The Gabonese government has introduced a groundbreaking reform in the public service sector, raising the maximum recruitment age to 40 years. This decision, spearheaded by Public Service Minister Laurence Ndong, aims to expand the talent pool while ensuring professional excellence through competitive examinations organized by national schools. Modernizing the civil service with targeted expertise The […]
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Gabon turns away from France: 78% negative views amid shifting alliances

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Anti-French sentiment in Gabon has surged to unprecedented levels. The latest Afrobarometer survey reveals that 78% of Gabonese respondents view Paris’ influence as detrimental, while only 20% hold favorable opinions. This stark contrast positions France as the least favored external actor in Libreville, despite the country’s historical ties as a francophone stronghold in the Gulf […]
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Moody’s upgrades Benin’s sovereign credit rating to Ba3 with stable outlook

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Benin’s sovereign debt profile has just achieved a significant milestone. By upgrading the country’s long-term credit rating from B1 to Ba3, Moody’s now classifies Cotonou’s debt in the « BB/Ba » category, bringing it one step closer to the highly coveted « investment grade » threshold. The stable outlook accompanying this decision indicates that the […]
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Sahel states express disappointment over nigerian president’s security remarks

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AFRIQUE 3 min de lecture Sahel states express disappointment over nigerian president’s security remarks “Some of them (the terrorists) are not Nigerians. You see, the problem of insecurity in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger only exacerbates our difficulties,” President Tinubu stated on July 30. Partager Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, Burkina Faso’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, […]
Politique

Senegal’s local elections: el malick ndiaye demands no postponement amid political pressure

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The ongoing discourse surrounding the timing of Senegal’s upcoming local elections has intensified. Following Ousmane Sonko’s direct appeal to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to establish a definitive election date, El Malick Ndiaye has now also asserted a resolute stance on the matter. While hosting Ousmane Sonko in Linguère during Pastef’s membership card drive, the prominent […]