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Togo politics: signs of democratic opening after years of restrictions Noël Tadégnon For years, public gatherings in Togo were met with heavy restrictions or outright bans. This weekend, however, the opposition successfully organized a permitted rally in Lomé, raising a critical question: is this a genuine shift toward political liberalization or merely a temporary reprieve? […]
Burkina Faso’s alleged secret deal with JNIM uncovered In the heart of the Sahel, where regional leaders trumpet sovereignty and relentless war against armed groups, a bombshell has sent shockwaves through the Alliance des États du Sahel (AES). A massive convoy of 710 tanker trucks reportedly reached Bamako without state security oversight, accompanied by a […]
The soldier’s role is to protect, not to intimidate In Togo, the image of the soldier as a guardian of peace is frequently overshadowed by a harsh truth: military personnel entering private homes to assault unarmed citizens. This betrayal of trust turns the sanctity of one’s home into a scene of fear rather than safety. […]
Senegal’s political landscape shaken as Pastef suffers CCJS setback Recent elections for Senegal’s Consultative Council of Youth (CCJS) have delivered a significant blow to the ruling Pastef party, sparking fresh debates about the legitimacy of the country’s ministerial leadership. Meanwhile, political tensions escalate as unconfirmed reports suggest potential collaboration between opposition figure Ousmane Sonko and […]
Congo and Togo deepen diplomatic engagement with high-level meeting in Oyo In a significant diplomatic move, President Denis Sassou-N’Guesso of the Republic of the Congo welcomed President Faure Gnassingbé of the Togolese Republic to Oyo over the weekend. The visit underscored a shared commitment to reinforcing bilateral relations and fostering mutual cooperation between the two […]
The «Pleins Feux» project, unveiled in Abidjan in April 2026, is the latest milestone in Côte d’Ivoire‘s ongoing effort to modernize its education system under the leadership of President Alassane Ouattara. Supported by global partners, this initiative aims to optimize the governance of public education policies, ensuring long-term improvements in learning outcomes for all students. […]
Togo’s leader boosts anti-terror operations with on-ground inspection of Koundjoaré mission The President of the Council and Supreme Head of the Armed Forces, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, conducted a crucial field visit on May 7, 2026, to the Koundjoaré operation zone in northern Togo. This strategic deployment aimed to assess security operations against terrorist threats in […]
Sénégal : avec Damen, Dakar veut redevenir un hub régional de réparation navale Moutiou Adjibi Nourou, Agence Ecofin À plus long terme, Damen évoque aussi la possibilité de relancer des activités de construction navale sur le site. DR
5th tripartite forum: Cameroon, Chad and central african republic strengthen regional transit cooperation The Ministry of Transport, Civil Aviation and National Meteorology is joining forces with port authorities to host the 5th edition of the tripartite forum on trade facilitation for Central African Republic (CAR), Chad and Cameroon. This year’s event, taking place from May […]
Government ensures school meals during CEP 2026 exams The Benin government has taken a proactive step to support primary school students ahead of the 2026 Certificat d’Études Primaires (CEP) exams. In a recent official directive, Salimane Karimou, Minister of Pre-Primary and Primary Education, has mandated the uninterrupted operation of school canteens from June 1 to […]
Sonelgaz advances Chad’s energy resilience with 40 MW tri-fuel plant in N’Djamena The energy landscape in Chad is set to undergo a transformative shift as Sonelgaz, Algeria’s leading energy group, accelerates the development of a cutting-edge 40 MW tri-fuel power plant in N’Djamena. A high-level delegation led by Sonelgaz International CEO Yazid Djellouli recently concluded […]
Tchad Visite du commandant de la force mixte Tchad-RCA aux soldats blessés de Korbol Le général Moubarak Abakar Nassour Hor a visité les soldats blessés de Korbol, soulignant la nécessité d’une évacuation rapide vers N’Djamena pour des soins spécialisés. Alwihda Info 11 mai 2026 — 1 min de lecture Partager Brigadier General Moubarak Abakar Nassour […]