As Gabon marked its 66th Independence Day, Joachim Mbatchi Pambou, who chairs the Forum for the Defense of the Republic (FDR) and was a candidate…
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Month: August 2026
Washington confronts Sahel juntas amidst escalating violence and human rights abuses
As a brutal escalation of human rights violations grips Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, the United States is contemplating decisive action. On Capitol Hill, Representative…
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Democratic Republic of Congo: political tensions resurface
Following a month of relative calm, the ultimatum presented to President Tshisekedi, demanding the convocation of a national dialogue, officially expired on August 15. The…
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Chad’s mahamat idriss déby itno: a sovereignist leader?
Chad’s mahamat idriss déby itno: a sovereignist leader? Questions continue to emerge regarding the genuine sovereignist path of Chad under the leadership of President Mahamat…
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Fenerbahçe and olympique lyonnais battle in champions league playoff first leg
Fenerbahçe18 août 21h00Lyon Canal+ compositions Fenerbahçe versus Olympique Lyonnais: live match report Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 9:00 PM UEFA Champions League 2026-2027, Qualifying Playoff, First…
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Côte d’Ivoire sets new price for shea almonds
Economy Côte d’Ivoire sets shea almond farm-gate price at 250 F/Kg Related coverage August 2026 trade fair and exhibition calendar Egypt (Cairo): convention signed between…
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Benin’s public debt: A strategic asset for growth, not a crisis
Recent disclosures regarding Benin’s public debt, now totaling 9,122.2 billion F CFA, have prompted some voices to express concerns about potential over-indebtedness. However, a comprehensive…
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Deadly northern attack exposes Niger’s security vulnerabilities
In Niger, the escalating insecurity continues to undermine the military government’s sovereignist rhetoric. A recent dual assault in the country’s north, claimed by the Movement…
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Lomé trains local leaders in financial resource management
Lomé, August 17, 2026 — Municipal authorities cannot sustainably meet community expectations without adequate and well-managed financial resources. This critical challenge brings together local leaders…
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Press freedom under military pressure in Burkina Faso
In a move that has sent shockwaves through defenders of fundamental freedoms, over forty journalists from Burkina Faso recently completed a military-style training program near…
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Senegal’s sunday highlights: political moves, sports victories, and weather alerts
Sunday, August 16, 2026, brought a series of significant events across Senegal. A gathering of the Kiiraay movement in Mbacké escalated into conflict, prompting police…
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A gabonese journalist’s release after four months reignites press freedom debate
In Gabon, the recent liberation of a journalist, held for nearly four months due to publications deemed critical of the authorities, has rekindled crucial discussions…
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