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The leader of Chad’s opposition movement, Succès Masra, has been granted a full pardon by the country’s transitional president, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. The unexpected decision marks a significant shift in the government’s approach toward political dissent and could signal the beginning of a new era for opposition figures in the nation’s fragile democracy. From […]
Waly Diouf Bodiang has formally concluded his tenure as director-general of the Port Autonome de Dakar following his dismissal by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The handover ceremony took place Thursday, marking the end of a leadership marked by close ties to Ousmane Sonko and early support for the Pastef movement. Heavy rainfall is forecast across […]
Djed Spence has touched down in Italy as the final step in his blockbuster summer transfer from Tottenham Hotspur to Inter Milan. The English international defender arrived in Milan late Thursday night, just hours before his scheduled medical examination with the Serie A giants. The move, valued at a base fee of €31.5 million (£27m), […]
Cameroon has officially rolled out a dramatic reduction in import duties on European goods, slashing tariffs by up to 70% as part of its Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) commitments with the European Union and the United Kingdom. The announcement, confirmed by Finance Minister Louis Paul Motazé, targets a third category of products deemed critical for […]
Telecom pricing in Mali is sparking growing frustration among users and stakeholders in West Africa’s digital ecosystem. A subscriber in Bamako receives a fraction of the mobile data volume compared to a counterpart in Dakar when spending the same amount, revealing a price gap that exceeds fifteenfold between the two capitals. This disparity has intensified […]
Unresolved tensions fuel federalism discourse in Cameroon A decade-long conflict in Cameroon’s anglophone regions has reignited debates over the country’s political structure. The ongoing crisis, rooted in longstanding grievances from the 1961 reunification, continues to challenge national cohesion despite government initiatives aimed at reconciliation. The most recent attempt to address the escalating tensions came in […]
The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces deepening political and security pressures, with the AFC/M23 rebellion in the east and mounting concerns over governance in Kinshasa. Amid these challenges, a discreet diplomatic initiative is unfolding across the Congo River, centered in Brazzaville, where Republic of the Congo’s President Denis Sassou-Nguesso is quietly mediating behind the […]
Landmark financing deal strengthens Côte d’Ivoire’s cashew processing capacity The Groupement des transformateurs de cajou ivoiriens (GTCI), representing national processors handling 100,000 metric tons of raw cashew nuts annually, welcomed a groundbreaking financing agreement signed on June 11, 2026. This tripartite convention between the Banque nationale d’investissement (BNI), the Conseil du Coton et de l’Anacarde […]
Lomé, August 12, 2026 — The stark choice facing West Africa is clear: either continue importing pharmaceuticals at scale or build a self-sufficient health industry from the ground up. This decisive moment brought together medical professionals, academics, and researchers from across the subregion on August 12 at Lomé’s Agora Senghor, where they laid the groundwork […]
From Monaco to Paris: Akliouche’s rapid rise at PSG In a stunning turn of events, Maghnes Akliouche found himself thrust into the spotlight just days after completing his move from AS Monaco to Paris Saint-Germain. The young French midfielder, known for his technical brilliance and versatility, made a surprise start in the Supercup against Aston […]
Olympique Lyonnais braces for high-risk Champions League playoff against Fenerbahçe Football Champions League Anticipated lively atmosphere as Lyon prepares to host Fenerbahçe The second leg of the Champions League playoff between Lyon and Fenerbahçe on August 26 has been classified as high-risk. Authorities expect 2,220 Turkish supporters at Groupama Stadium, with no tickets sold at […]
In a bold stance against escalating political rhetoric, Deputy Daisy Léance Akinikoussou has forcefully condemned recent attacks targeting the mother of Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. The outspoken legislator from the Plateaux region issued a statement titled “Enough is enough!”, drawing a clear line between legitimate political criticism and attacks on personal dignity. For […]