Gabon-France ties: a landmark state visit reshaping bilateral relations

Politics Gabon-France ties: a landmark state visit reshaping bilateral relations Editor-in-Chief 20 July 2026 80 No comment Libreville, Monday 20 July 2026 — Beyond pomp and protocol, the three-day state…

Benin launches decade-long world bank partnership to boost jobs and human capital

Benin and World Bank forge 10-year partnership to empower youth and drive economic growth Cotonou witnessed a landmark moment on Friday, July 17 as Benin and the World Bank Group…

Gabon: how political courage shapes leadership and reform

Politics Gabon: how political courage shapes leadership and reform By Editor-in-Chief 20 July 2026 119 No comments Libreville, Monday 20 July 2026 – The 2026 Political Courage Award presented to…

Ousmane Sonko’s visit to Thiès: how the Rail City prepares for the event

Thiès is getting ready to welcome Ousmane Sonko this Sunday, with local Pastef officials working tirelessly to ensure a memorable reception. The visit comes as part of an ongoing membership…

DRC president cancels new york visit amid domestic priorities

President Félix Tshisekedi cancels New York visit President Félix Tshisekedi during a SADC-EAC videoconference session Politics Monday, July 20, 2026 – 13:08 President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo…

Togo’s opaque foreign military presence fuels political uncertainty

The presence of foreign military personnel in Togo has become a subject of growing speculation, raising questions about the government’s intentions and the broader implications for national security and democracy.…

Inside look at Ousmane Sonko’s legislative agenda in Senegal’s parliament

Behind the Scenes: Ousmane Sonko’s Legislative Push in Senegal’s National Assembly Senegal’s National Assembly is gearing up for a transformative legislative session, with a focus on transparency and accountability. At…

Security crisis shadows Burkina Faso’s stability under new leadership

Once hailed for its relative stability, Burkina Faso now faces a starkly different reality under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The contrast with the previous era, marked by decades…

Benin constitutional court reviews april presidential vote

The Constitutional Court of Bénin concluded a five-day seminar on Friday, July 17, in Agoué, dedicated to reviewing the April 12, 2026 presidential election. Post-election assessment highlights During this intensive…

Parliament session duration sparks debate in Cameroon parliament

parliament session duration sparks debate in Cameroon parliament Journalist Guibai Gatama questions whether the national assembly can fulfill its constitutional duties with its current schedule. Marturin ATCHA |20 july 2026|2…

Cameroun parliamentary sessions under scrutiny guibai gatama raises concerns

The effectiveness of Cameroon’s legislative body is drawing sharp criticism from journalist Guibai Gatama. He is questioning whether the current parliamentary session structure truly enables lawmakers to fulfill their constitutional…

Deadly ambush in Niger’s Tillabéri region claims 16 soldiers

A detachment from Niger’s Defense and Security Forces (FDS) tragically encountered a sophisticated ambush on Friday, July 17, 2026, within the volatile Tillabéri region. The Ministry of National Defense confirmed…