Two years after seizing power from democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum, ostensibly to restore national security, General Abdourahamane Tiani faces a reality that undermines the foundational narrative of his regime.…
Year: 2026
Emergency meeting: key decisions by sonko and the assembly bureau
The Bureau of the National Assembly, led by President Ousmane Sonko, has convened an urgent meeting to outline the agenda for the first extraordinary session of the 2025-2026 legislative year.…
World bank grants 340 billion cfa francs to Senegal for economic resilience
The World Bank has approved a financial package of 340 billion CFA francs for Senegal, as confirmed by the Presidency in Dakar. This decision comes amid ongoing negotiations between the…
Benin canada partnership boosts women’s digital economy and resilience
When high-level delegations meet, economic agreements often steal the spotlight. Yet the recent visit by Canadian Minister Anita Anand to Cotonou on August 5th carried a quieter but equally transformative…
Togo strengthens judiciary with 28 new judges in civil and military courts
Togo’s judicial system receives a major boost with fresh appointments Togo has taken a decisive step toward modernizing its judicial infrastructure. In a recent executive session held in Lomé, officials…
Cameroon’s latest decrees spark fresh debates over Paul Biya’s absence
In Cameroon, the recent publication of presidential decrees promoting five brigadier generals has intensified public discussions about President Paul Biya‘s prolonged absence from the public eye. The move follows his…
Togolese civil society urges sanctions over constitutional reform
International pressure is mounting against the political shifts in Togo, as a coalition of 43 African civil society organizations (CSOs) from the continent and its diaspora issues a joint appeal…