Senegal’s struggle to draw foreign investments despite strong economic potential

The Senegalese economy faces a sharp decline in foreign investments After four consecutive years of robust growth—averaging three billion dollars annually—foreign direct investments (FDI) in Senegal plummeted to just 37…

Chad’s leading economic council visits N’Djamena for key forum

Chad’s leading economic council visits N’Djamena for key forum The president of Algeria’s National Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CNESE), Mohamed Boukhari, arrived in N’Djamena on Tuesday for an official…

Human rights concerns raised over Africa Corps strikes in Mali

Human rights concerns raised over Africa Corps strikes in Mali The Africa Corps’ recent aerial operations in Kyrnia, located in the Mopti region of Mali, have come under intense scrutiny…

Melbet scandal: hidden financial ties between cyprus, Senegal and Russia

Melbet scandal: hidden financial ties between cyprus, Senegal and Russia A complex financial web linking Cyprus, Senegal and Russia has been uncovered following investigations into the Melbet betting platform. The…

Togo: former defence minister’s hunger strike exposes regime tensions

In a dramatic turn of events, a once-powerful figure in Togo’s political landscape has resorted to a hunger strike to protest her detention, transforming a legal matter into a national…

How Senegal’s sufi brotherhoods shape modern politics

Religious influence meets political ambition in Senegal In a secular Senegal profoundly shaped by Sufi brotherhoods, faith and politics often intertwine. The historical figures of Senegalese Islam are now being…

Olympique lyonnais faces sparta prague in champions league qualifiers

L’Olympique Lyonnais (OL) faces a crucial test tonight as they kick off their Champions League campaign in the third qualifying round. After finishing fourth in Ligue 1 last May, the…

Togolese gospel artist Noélie Elykem tears passport on TikTok

A live TikTok session featuring gospel artist Noélie Elykem shredding her passport has sparked intense debate across Togo and beyond. While the dramatic act unfolded thousands of miles away in…

Gabon Paris economic deals await concrete outcomes

Economy Gabon’s Paris visit: economic promises now face implementation By Editor-in-chief August 4, 2026 128 No comment Libreville, August 4, 2026 – President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s state visit to…

Burkina Faso’s justification strategy over rsf allegations

Government defends rapid communication unit amid growing scrutiny Burkina Faso’s authorities appear to rely more on justification than transparency when addressing criticism. During a public address at the flag-raising ceremony…

Lyon faces Sparta Prague in crucial Champions League qualifier

Olympique Lyonnais kick off their European campaign this evening as they travel to face Sparta Prague in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round. The Groupama…

Cameroun: rising tensions as Biya’s absence fuels power vacuum fears

The Cameroonian nation finds itself on uncharted territory. President Paul Biya, who has been absent from public view for 57 consecutive days following a supposed private trip to Europe on…