Senegal political crisis pastef loses youth council and ministerial legitimacy questioned

Senegal political crisis: Pastef suffers setback in youth council elections Political tensions in Senegal are escalating as the ruling party Pastef faces a significant setback in the recent elections for…

Congo and Togo deepen diplomatic ties with high-level meeting in Oyo

Congo’s President Denis Sassou-N’Guesso welcomed Togolese leader Faure Gnassingbé in Oyo this weekend for a bilateral summit focused on strengthening ties between the two nations.   The meeting covered key…

Ivory coast education reform with ‘pleins feux’ initiative

The Pleins Feux project, unveiled in Abidjan in April 2026, is a cornerstone of Côte d’Ivoire’s ongoing efforts to modernize its education system under President Alassane Ouattara. Supported by international…

Togo’s leader faure gnassingbé boosts security efforts in koundjoaré

On May 7, 2026, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the Council and Supreme Head of the Armed Forces, conducted a critical field visit to the Koundjoaré operation zone in northern…

Sénégal : avec Damen, Dakar veut redevenir un hub régional de réparation navale

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…

5th tripartite forum: boosting RCA, Chad, and Cameroon regional integration

The 5th edition of the tripartite forum involving RCA, Chad, and Cameroon has officially commenced, focusing on streamlining the transit of goods through Cameroonian maritime gateways. Organized by the Ministry…

CEP 2026: Benin’s school canteens stay open for exam candidates

With the Certificat d’Études Primaires (CEP) 2026 approaching, the Bénin government has taken a proactive step to support young learners during this critical period. Minister of Pre-Primary and Primary Education,…

Chad partners with Sonelgaz for 40 MW tri-fuel power plant in N’Djamena

Chad’s energy landscape is set for a transformative upgrade with the advancement of a groundbreaking 40 MW power plant project in N’Djamena, driven by a strategic collaboration with Algeria’s Sonelgaz.…

Military commander inspects wounded soldiers in Korbol

The commander of the Chad-Central African Republic joint force recently visited injured troops in Korbol, stressing the urgency of medical evacuation to N’Djamena for specialized treatment. a high-level visit to…

Diomaye Faye distances himself from Pastef to assert presidential authority

Politics — West Africa — Senegal Diomaye Faye distances himself from Pastef to assert presidential authority The “Diomaye Président” presidential coalition in Mbour signals a clear shift from the Pastef…

Chad opposition weakened but still standing after GCAP crackdown

The political landscape in Chad has been shaken by recent judicial decisions that have left the opposition struggling to regroup. The Supreme Court’s dissolution of the Grand Changement pour l’Action…

Major news highlights in Burkina Faso from 4 to 10 may 2026

The period between May 4 and May 10, 2026, was characterized by significant developments in Burkina Faso, spanning the sectors of culture, national security, economy, and diplomacy. Here is a…