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Diplomatic Tensions Erupt Over Perceived Security Narratives The foreign affairs chief of Burkina Faso, Jean Marie Traoré, summoned Nigeria’s Chargé d’Affaires in Ouagadougou following Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s statements alleging worsening insecurity in the three-member Alliance of Sahel States (AES) adversely affects Nigeria. This development, confirmed by Burkina Faso’s foreign ministry, unfolded on August 7 […]

Is Cameroon operating at a standstill? Since June 7, 2026, when President Paul Biya departed Yaoundé for what was described as a “short private stay in Europe,” the nation has been gripped by an unprecedented period of presidential invisibility. Over two months have passed without a public appearance or an official return date, transforming this […]

Eight lives lost as Boko Haram strikes again in far north Cameroon In the dead of night on friday, armed assailants believed to be members of Boko Haram launched a brutal assault on the village of Kangaleri in Cameroon’s far north region. The attack, which began around 11 pm, left the community reeling from loss […]

On August 18th, the global spotlight will converge on Los Angeles for an event poised to redefine African music history. Angélique Kidjo, an eminent figure in Béninese and pan-African music, is slated to receive a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking her as the inaugural African artist to achieve this prestigious accolade. […]

President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema concluded his diplomatic journey across West Africa, which included visits to Ghana, Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Côte d’Ivoire. Notably, in Côte d’Ivoire, the Gabonese leader was a distinguished guest for the 66th anniversary celebration of the nation’s independence, hosted by his counterpart, President Alassane Dramane Ouattara. Beyond his discussions with […]

PASTEF-Les Patriotes recently concluded an impactful 48-hour political tour across the Jolof region. Delegations, personally led by party leader Ousmane Sonko and accompanied by Minister of State Habib Sy, along with numerous national executives and coalition allies, traversed all 19 communes of the Linguère department, from Dahra to Barkédji, including Sagatta and Yang-Yang. This deep […]

The international financial rating agency Moody’s has officially upgraded the Republic of Bénin’s long-term sovereign credit rating from « B1 » to « Ba3 », accompanied by a « stable » outlook. This significant decision, publicly announced on Friday, August 7, 2026, serves to reaffirm the strong credibility and resilience of the government’s economic and […]

Senegal’s imports experienced a notable 26.7% increase in June on a month-over-month basis, a significant rebound that stands in stark contrast to the trend observed throughout the first half of the year. Cumulatively, from January to June, the total value of goods entering the territory actually decreased by 8%, indicating a structural slowdown in external […]

Newcastle United targets João Palhinha as alternative midfield option Tottenham Aston Villa J. Palhinha Bayern Munich Defensive midfielder João Palhinha’s tenure at FC Bayern Munich appears to be over, with the club reportedly removing him from their official squad. Despite this, the Premier League continues to show strong interest in the Portuguese international. Beyond Aston […]

Deadly jihadist attack leaves 10 soldiers dead in central Mali At least ten Malian soldiers were killed early Sunday in an attack on an army base in San, a central Mali town, according to local and security sources. The assault, which left the base briefly under jihadist control, was later claimed by the Group for […]