Bargny: Ousmane Sonko rallies Pastef activists for membership card drive

In a dynamic kickoff to a strategic political tour, opposition leader Ousmane Sonko arrived in the coastal town of Bargny, where a sea of supporters and local political figures greeted…

Ousmane Sonko rallies supporters in Bargny for Pastef membership drive

In a show of robust grassroots engagement, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly and founder of the Pastef party, launched a high-energy tour through key localities including Bargny, Sébikotane,…

2PFJ urges inclusive electoral reform talks in Ivory Coast

2PFJ urges inclusive electoral reform talks in Ivory Coast Jean-Martial N’Guessan, Chair of the Board of Directors at the Pan-African Platform for Women and Youth for Peace, Democracy, and Governance…

Escalating tensions grip military regimes in Burkina Faso and Niger

The Sahel’s shifting security landscape The already volatile security and political climate across the Sahel-Saharan belt has intensified. Within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), Burkina Faso’s military leadership has…

Conférence de l’IAJP: Mgr Houngbédji dresse le bilan des réformes et appelle à placer l’humain au cœur du développement

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…

Diplomatic thaw between Niger and ECOWAS: pathways to reconciliation

Three years after the coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, Niger’s military leadership remains locked in diplomatic tension with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The regional bloc…

Nigeria reaffirms support for Western Sahara amid Morocco’s gas pipeline ambitions

Abuja’s renewed commitment to self-determination for the Sahrawi people signals a bold diplomatic stance against Morocco’s long-standing territorial claims. The Nigerian government’s official recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic…

Gabon’s economic transition hinges on FMI partnership by 2026

The collaboration between Gabon and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a pivotal stage. On July 23 in Libreville, Vice-President of the Government Hermann Immongault welcomed a delegation led…

Cameroun LNG production to decline as Hilli Episeyo departs in 2026

Cameroon’s economic outlook is facing a critical turning point. The Hilli Episeyo, a floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessel anchored off the coast of Kribi since 2018, is set to…

Gabon: lawyers for detained ex-premier slam detention over old dispute

The legal team representing Alain Claude Bilie By Nze has raised serious concerns over the prolonged detention of their client, now approaching four months since his arrest on April 15.…

EU-Togo partnership thriving under outgoing envoy’s watch

As his diplomatic mission in Togo draws to a close, European Union Ambassador Gwilym Ceri Jones was granted a farewell audience with President of the Council Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé. The…

Cameroon president’s absence fuels power vacuum concerns

For nearly two months, Cameroon has been without its president on its soil. Paul Biya, who has led the country since 1982 and is the world’s oldest serving head of…