Gabon tightens controls on iboga exploitation and trade

Gabon has implemented a significant new measure to safeguard its rich biodiversity. Moving forward, the harvesting and commercialization of iboga, an indigenous Central African plant renowned for its psychotropic and…

Alassane Ouattara’s french friendships: from Mougins to the Élysée

President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d'Ivoire has built and maintained close personal and political friendships with key French leaders, notably former president Nicolas Sarkozy and current president Emmanuel Macron. These…

The polisario front’s strategic challenges amidst Morocco’s military advantage

the polisario front’s strategic challenges amidst Morocco’s military advantage The Polisario Front continues to advocate for dialogue with Rabat, even after a high-ranking leader was killed in a Moroccan strike.…

Yas Togo bolsters its distribution capabilities with new vehicles

Yas Togo continues its strategic investments aimed at fortifying its nationwide distribution network. The telecommunications giant officially presented a fleet of new vehicles to its wholesale partners in Lomé on…

Dakar civil court postpones ousmane sonko’s villa dispute

The civil proceedings pitting former minister Mame Mbaye Niang against Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, concerning the ownership of a villa within Dakar’s prestigious Cité Keur Gorgui, have been rescheduled. The…

Democratic Republic of Congo: popular sovereignty at the heart of the referendum law debate

Politics Democratic Republic of Congo: popular sovereignty at the heart of the referendum law debate Two decades after the foundational 2005 referendum legislation, legislators in the Democratic Republic of Congo…

Southern Libya: the logistical nexus for Touareg rebel operations in Mali

Consistent intelligence reports indicate that rebels of the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) have established a critical strategic corridor. This vital artery links Libya directly to northern Mali, traversing…

Dakar court postpones ouSmane sonko’s fraud trial to 2026

The High Court in Dakar has announced a significant postponement in the ongoing legal dispute between Mame Mbaye Niang and Ousmane Sonko, rescheduling the trial to July 22, 2026. This…

Niger pushes nafissatou idé sadou’s candidacy for un cedaw committee

Niamey, 10 June 2026 – Niger is advancing its presence in international bodies. To that end, the president of the Consultative Council for Reconstruction (CCR), Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey, received…

N’Djamena champions african health at 25th international pharmaceutical forum

Tchad N’Djamena champions african health at 25th international pharmaceutical forum The 25th International Pharmaceutical Forum in N’Djamena convenes experts and African representatives to address healthcare access and foster local medicine…

Benin’s ‘asset-light’ strategy: a paradigm shift in state resource management

Departing significantly from traditional continental political practices, where possessing a presidential fleet often symbolizes national sovereignty and prestige, Benin has adopted a distinctly different course. Through a deliberate embrace of…

Bénin and Mali seal new solidarity pact in Bamako

Romuald Wadagni, the president of Bénin, carried out a historic working visit to Bamako on Tuesday, 9 June 2026. Received by Mali’s head of state, Army General Assimi Goïta, the…