Gabon’s future: Mbatchi Pambou champions a national consolidation pact

As Gabon commemorated its 66th Independence Day, Joachim Mbatchi Pambou, the President of the Forum for the Defense of the Republic (FDR) and a contender in the August 2023 presidential…

Washington confronts Sahel juntas amid escalating violence and human rights abuses

As a bloody surge in human rights violations grips Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, the United States is poised to take a firmer stance. On Capitol Hill, Representative James P.…

Democratic republic of Congo: political tensions escalate following dialogue deadline

Appels sur l’actualité DRC: political tensions resurface After a period of relative calm, the political climate in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has once again intensified. An ultimatum demanding…

Chad’s mahamat idriss déby itno: examining his sovereignist leanings

In Chad, the political landscape often sparks debate regarding the true alignment of its leaders. A central question frequently arises: is Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno genuinely a sovereignist? This inquiry…

Champions league qualifier: fenerbahçe set to host lyon in istanbul showdown

Fenerbahçe 18 August 9:00 PM Lyon Canal+ compositions Fenerbahçe versus Lyon live coverage Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 9:00 PM UEFA Champions League 2026-2027, Qualification Play-offs, First Leg Welcome to our…

Côte d’Ivoire sets new price for shea nut exports

Côte d’Ivoire sets shea nut price at 250 F/Kg for 2026 season The Ministry of Trade and Industry has announced a fixed price of 250 F/Kg for raw shea nuts…

Benin’s public debt: why fears of excessive borrowing are unfounded

The latest figures on Benin’s public debt stock, totaling 9,122.2 billion CFA francs, have sparked concerns about the country’s financial health. However, a closer look at macroeconomic indicators reveals that…

Escalating violence in northern Niger tests military junta’s control

Northern Niger under siege: MPLJ attack leaves 15 soldiers dead The latest assault attributed to the Movement for the Justice and Freedom of the Peoples (MPLJ) in northern Niger has…

Lomé boosts local finance skills with targeted training sessions

LOMÉ, 17 AUGUST 2026 — Local authorities in Togo’s coastal regions are gathering this week to tackle a critical challenge: securing and managing financial resources to meet community needs. From…

Sovereign healthcare in Senegal: Dakar’s new high-tech hospital opens doors

The Republic of Senegal has taken a giant leap in strengthening its healthcare system with the inauguration of the Polyclinique Internationale de Dakar (PID), a state-of-the-art medical facility strategically located…

Tchad Succès Masra freed after presidential pardon sparks unity talks

In Chad, former Prime Minister and leading opposition figure Succès Masra, along with eight other opposition leaders, was granted a presidential pardon this Friday, August 13, 2026, by President Mahamat…

Gabon and DRC strengthen ties with three strategic agreements

Gabon and DRC forge stronger bilateral ties with landmark agreements The Gabonese Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have taken a decisive step toward deepening their strategic…