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The northern regions of Togo are facing an escalating terrorist threat, but a growing controversy overshadows the security response: the presence of foreign military and paramilitary forces. In a bold collective statement, opposition groups and civil society organizations are demanding answers from President Faure Gnassingbé’s administration, questioning the opacity surrounding these arrangements. a united opposition […]

Two parallel investigations have uncovered a sophisticated network funneling Russian petroleum products into global markets despite Western sanctions imposed after the Ukraine invasion. Evidence points to Morocco as a critical transit hub in this covert trade route. Geneva-based trader coordinates Moroccan fuel imports Investigative findings reveal that Morocco emerged in 2025 as North Africa’s top […]

N’Djamena hosts pivotal CNEF meeting to shape Chad’s economic trajectory The National Economic and Financial Committee (CNEF) of Chad convened its second ordinary session of 2026 in N’Djamena on July 21, under the leadership of Tahir Hamid Nguilin, State Minister overseeing Finance, Budget, Economy, Planning, and International Cooperation, who also chairs the Committee. Attendees included […]

Six local leaders of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI-RDA) walked out of detention on Monday, July 20, 2026, after spending nine months behind bars. Their release was confirmed by their lawyer, Me Ange Rodrigue Dadjé, following a decision by the Abidjan anti-terrorism court. The six activists—Allo Pacôme Didier, Kouleon Manhenin, N’Cho Gnangoran, Mabo […]

The activist Aba Oumar has been held in detention at the Central Intelligence Service (SRI) headquarters in Bangui, Central African Republic, following his abduction by Russian mercenaries near KM5 last month. Authorities now accuse him of collaborating with rebel factions, a charge that has sparked concern among local civil society groups. From abduction to detention: […]

The French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs has appointed Emmanuelle Blatmann, aged 46, as the next Ambassador to Senegal. Taking up her post in early 2024 as Director for African Affairs, she will assume her responsibilities in Dakar, succeeding Christine Fagès. This decision comes at a pivotal moment for bilateral relations between France and […]

The Moroccan capital, Rabat, is set to host the African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS 2026) from July 20 to 24, under the leadership of the Royal Moroccan Navy. This year’s edition, conducted in partnership with the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVAF) and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa (MARFORAF), centers on maritime […]

The new term of the Benin Economic and Social Council (CES) is set to begin on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, with the election of its leadership team. Reports indicate that Conrad Gbaguidi, the outgoing president of the CES, is the leading candidate for the position of first vice-president—a role that would also grant him the […]

In a pivotal diplomatic engagement, Niger has become the inaugural destination for a comprehensive United Nations-led strategic assessment across West Africa and the Sahel. The visit, marked by a high-profile meeting between Niger’s transitional leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, and UN Special Envoy Sahle-Work Zewde, underscores the country’s pivotal role in reshaping the mandate of the […]

Mayo-Tsanaga in Crisis: Boko Haram’s Destruction and State Neglect The Heart of the Terror More than 50 villages deserted, thousands displaced, and a culpable silence from an absent state. What began as a distant threat in Nigeria’s Borno State over two decades ago has now engulfed the Mayo-Tsanaga region of Cameroon. Boko Haram’s violent expansion […]