Year: 2026

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…

Civil unrest grips Ndélé after Wagner detains transporter

Residents of Ndélé in the Central African Republic’s Bamingui-Bangoran prefecture have brought the city to a standstill with a two-day strike after accusing Wagner mercenaries of unlawfully detaining a local…

Buzz

Quand l’uniforme cherche à faire taire la plume : au Burkina, l’information sous redressement

Au Burkina Faso, la militarisation des journalistes au nom du patriotisme soulève de graves inquiétudes sur la liberté de la presse et le droit d’informer sans pression du pouvoir.

Senegal news highlights: Sunday August 16, 2026

Key developments across Senegal this Sunday, August 16, 2026 Violent clashes erupted during a Kiiraay gathering in Mbacké, prompting immediate police intervention. In a separate development, the Presidents of Senegal…

Journalist freed in Gabon, reigniting press freedom debate

The recent release of a journalist in Gabon, following nearly four months of detention for publications deemed critical of the authorities, has reignited crucial discussions surrounding press protection during the…

Dakar Paris price gap: why essentials cost more in Senegal

The rising cost of living in Senegal has once again taken center stage, sparking widespread discussions among citizens and policymakers alike. A recent comparison of prices between Dakar and Paris…

Politics

Tchad. Tchad: l’opposant Succès Masra prône la réconciliation