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The recent presidential pardon granted to French intelligence agent Yann V. in Mali offers a fresh testament to the effectiveness and discretion of Moroccan diplomacy in navigating complex Sahel crises. By facilitating the release of the agent, who was sentenced to 20 years by Malian military justice last June, Morocco has once again affirmed its […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A high-ranking provincial official in Chad was taken into custody in the capital late Thursday following allegations of defamation lodged by two local figures. Ahmat Bedei Toullomi, president of the Borkou Provincial Council, was apprehended inside the premises of the La Résidence hotel just before 5:00 PM and transferred to the General Coordination of the […]

eastern DRC faces dual crisis of ebola and food shortages Families in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are trapped in a worsening humanitarian crisis, where the threat of Ebola and relentless armed violence converge to deepen food insecurity. Aid agencies have resumed critical food and seed distributions, reaching over 80,000 people despite severe […]

Cameroon’s sugar giant Sosucam undergoes leadership transition The country’s leading sugar producer, Sosucam, has entered a new chapter following a major shift in ownership. After decades under the same management, the company is now under new strategic direction, marking a turning point for Cameroon’s agribusiness sector. What led to the change in Sosucam’s ownership? Several […]