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Togo has taken a significant step forward in enhancing its judicial framework. During a Council of Ministers meeting held in Lomé on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the government approved two draft decrees formally appointing 28 new magistrates. These legal professionals are recent graduates of the Centre de formation des professions de justice (CFPJ). This strategic […]
The Gabonese government is making a bold strategic shift to reduce its economic dependence on oil. With declining petroleum revenues, officials are betting heavily on the mining sector to drive future growth. Recent months have seen a flurry of investment commitments totaling hundreds of millions of dollars, along with accelerated exploration and research operations across […]
In Cameroon, the recent publication of presidential decrees, which appointed five new brigadier generals, has reignited widespread public discussion regarding the conspicuous absence of President Paul Biya. The nation’s head of state has not made a public appearance since his departure from Cameroonian territory on June 7, leading to growing uncertainty among citizens. On various […]
Thirty-six African migrants recently deported from the United States to Yaoundé have filed legal proceedings in Cameroonian courts, seeking protection from further deportation to their home countries. Their legal representative, Joseph Fru Awah, argues that Cameroon cannot serve as a transit point for individuals facing persecution or torture. Legal battle launched in Yaoundé In a […]
A growing wave of international pressure is building against Lomé as 43 civil society organisations from Africa and the diaspora call for decisive sanctions against the Togolese government. In a strongly worded joint letter, these groups urge the ECOWAS, the African Union, and the United Nations to take immediate action following a landmark ruling by […]
The transition to a new administration in Sénégal had raised hopes for economic revival after years of political turbulence preceding the 2024 presidential election. The launch of the Agenda Sénégal 2050 in October 2024 and the Plan de redressement économique et social (PRES) in August 2025 were meant to signal a renewed commitment to socioeconomic […]
In the bustling port city of Cotonou, a transformative initiative is reshaping how street food vendors operate while elevating health and safety standards. The challenge was clear: how to sustain the livelihoods of food sellers around the port area without compromising hygiene or exposing them to hazardous conditions. Tackling a pressing dilemma For years, hundreds […]
When General Abdourahamane Tiani seized power on July 26, 2023, his announcement of a military takeover was framed by three core promises: restoring national sovereignty, eradicating terrorism, and ending foreign interference in Niger’s domestic affairs. This narrative, amplified by regime-aligned media and pro-sovereignty movements, struck a chord with many Nigeriens, exhausted by chronic insecurity and […]
In a notable pre-festival encounter in Sénégal, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye recently met with Serigne Mountakha Bassirou Mbacké, the revered general caliph of the Mourides. This significant gathering occurred within the sacred precincts of Cheikh-Ahmadou-Bamba, a holy city central to the Mouride brotherhood, on July 26, 2026. The meeting took place merely days before the […]
The World Health Organization has issued urgent warnings this week about a rapidly escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), describing its spread as “unprecedented in pace.” Since the outbreak began, health authorities have recorded 3,874 confirmed cases, including 1,751 fatalities. This surge follows the country’s deadliest Ebola crisis, which claimed […]
Where has Cameroon’s President Paul Biya disappeared to? This question lingers as civil society groups and opposition parties question not only his whereabouts but also his ability to govern. At 93 years old, Biya remains the world’s oldest serving head of state, re-elected in 2025 under disputed conditions. Yet, for over two months, he has […]
The Republic of Benin has taken a decisive step forward in tackling the complex challenges of its coastline and the Gulf of Guinea. Through the OPERA project—Ocean Prediction Enhancement in Regions of Africa—a groundbreaking international training initiative has just concluded, drawing nearly 1,200 participants from across the globe and elevating Beninese academic institutions to the […]