Chad’s reconciliation illusion: how presidential pardons shape politics

In his latest address marking Chad’s Independence Day on August 11, President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno demonstrated a masterclass in political communication. The speech blended republican resolve with calculated magnanimity,…

Lyon prague live stream third qualifying round champions league return

lyon prague live stream third qualifying round champions league return The stakes couldn’t be higher as Olympique Lyonnais face Sparta Prague in the high-stakes return leg of the UEFA Champions…

Union saint-gilloise faces heartbreak in norway after champions league exit

The Union Saint-Gilloise’s Champions League journey came to a halt in dramatic fashion on Tuesday evening. The Brussels-based side suffered a 3-2 defeat against Bodo/Glimt in the third qualifying round,…

Russian military expansion at libyan air bases raises regional concerns

Russia’s expanding military footprint in Libya is reshaping the security landscape across North Africa and the Sahel, with six key air bases serving as critical hubs for arms transfers, mercenary…

Togo parliament’s extraordinary session targets business climate and legal reforms

Togo’s National Assembly reconvened this week for a high-stakes extraordinary session, placing business environment, environmental policies, and administrative streamlining at the forefront of legislative priorities. Under the leadership of the…

Gabon completes landmark professional elections with new worker representation

On Monday, August 10, 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema welcomed Vice-President of the Government Herman Immongault and Labour Minister Jacqueline Ilogue, spouse Bignoumba, for a significant handover. The occasion…

Us ambassador nominations for Chad and Gabon under trump administration

The White House has officially submitted a fresh batch of ambassadorial nominations to the United States Senate, including two prominent African posts. The move reflects ongoing efforts to reshape diplomatic…

Political easing in DR Congo ahead of national dialogue

The political climate in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) appears to be shifting, with signs of easing tensions ahead of an anticipated national dialogue. High-level discussions have…

How Bénin’s Senate will operate with five key legal acts

How Bénin’s Senate will operate with five key legal acts The Bénin Senate has now defined the five legal instruments through which it will exercise its powers, following the adoption…

Ivorian and Mauritanian leaders deepen ties amid regional challenges

In a significant diplomatic engagement, President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire welcomed his Mauritanian counterpart, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, for a high-level working visit on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.…

Senegal assembly rejects seven presidential bills proposed by bassirou diomaye faye

The President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, announced yesterday that seven legislative proposals submitted by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye would not be included in the agenda of the first…

Escalating violence in Mali forces nearly 40,000 to flee

Escalating violence in Mali forces nearly 40,000 to flee Since late April, a surge in armed clashes and aerial bombardments in northern and central Mali has forced tens of thousands…