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University of Lomé online registration: a step-by-step guide for seamless enrollment Each year, the University of Lomé (UL), Togo’s largest higher education institution, welcomes thousands of fresh high school graduates and continuing students. To streamline the registration process, UL has modernized its procedures with a fully digitalized platform. Here’s how to complete your online registration […]
Cameroun, ces « déchus de la République » qui hantent le palais d'Étoudi Since 1982, Paul Biya has made and broken the careers of an impressive number of men in politics in Cameroon. Powerful figures who have paid the price of their freedom to seize power or simply share it with the president. Cameroun, ces […]
Bargny rally: Ousmane Sonko urges Pastef members to boost membership drive Ousmane Sonko launched a political tour in Bargny, drawing massive crowds of supporters and local leaders eager to participate in Pastef’s membership drive. The leader of Pastef kicked off a weekend tour in Bargny, marking the start of a broader campaign to engage militants […]
Le président de Pastef, Ousmane Sonko, a promis hier à Bargny de atteindre le million d’adhérents avant octobre prochain. Cette promesse fait suite à une campagne de vente de cartes de membre lancée début juillet. Devant une assistance attentive, M. Sonko a rendu hommage aux militants locaux qui ont combattu pour le pouvoir du parti […]
La Plateforme panafricaine des femmes et des jeunes pour la paix, la démocratie et la gouvernance (2Pfj) a appelé à l'ouverture d'un dialogue politique inclusif, participatif et constructif en vue de mener des réformes électorales durables en Côte d'Ivoire. Cette position est exprimée dans une déclaration transmise à notre rédaction le mardi 21 juillet 2026. […]
The security and political landscape across the Sahel-Saharan belt is experiencing a discernible intensification of tensions. With the Burkinabè authorities tightening their grip on internal officials and a Nigerien rebellion vowing a renewed offensive against Niamey, the two principal military administrations within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) appear to be grappling with mounting pressure. […]
Bénin Conférence de l’IAJP: Mgr Houngbédji dresse le bilan des réformes et appelle à placer l’humain au cœur du développement L’Institut des artisans de justice et de paix (IAJP) a réuni, le jeudi 23 juillet 2026 à Cotonou, des responsables religieux, des acteurs politiques ainsi que plusieurs invités autour d’une conférence sociale axée sur le […]
PoliticsNiger Niger and ECOWAS: navigating the path to diplomatic rapprochement Reliou Koubakin 25/07/202625 juillet 2026 Three years have passed since the military leadership in Niamey deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, yet their relationship with ECOWAS, which vehemently condemned the coup, remains deeply strained. https://p.dw.com/p/5Hizs On July 30, 2023, just four days after the coup d’état against […]
Nigeria’s recent reaffirmation of its recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) transcends a mere diplomatic formality. By officially renewing its commitment to the principles of self-determination, decolonization, and the inviolability of colonial-era borders, Abuja has sent a potent political message. This stance directly refutes the Moroccan regime’s assertions that the Western Sahara dossier […]
The relationship between Gabon and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is entering a significant new phase. On July 23rd in Libreville, Vice President of the Government Hermann Immongault hosted a delegation led by Régis Olivier N’Sondé, an administrator for the Bretton Woods institution. The primary agenda item was to define the parameters for a new […]
The countdown has begun for the Cameroonian economy. The Hilli Episeyo, a crucial floating liquefaction unit anchored off Kribi since 2018, is set to exit national waters in July 2026. This departure coincides with the expiration of the contract linking its owner, Golar, with the Société Nationale des Hydrocarbures (SNH). In its economic review for […]
Justice Former Gabonese Prime Minister and prominent opposition figure, Alain Claude Bilie By Nze, has now endured over 100 days of incarceration since his detention on April 15. His legal representatives contend that the charges brought against him stem from a financial disagreement dating back to 2008, strongly condemning the process as irregular. Mr. Bilie […]