Cotonou witnesses a major political shift as former President Thomas Boni Yayi reverses his stance on joining the newly established Senate. After vehemently opposing the Upper House during the 2025…
Author: Kadi Alhassane
Journalist
Escalating repression in Chad demands urgent response
The recent sentencing of leaders from the Groupe de Concertation des Acteurs Politiques (GCAP)—a key opposition coalition in Chad—goes far beyond a routine judicial decision. It lays bare a harsher…
Building peace and community resilience in Niger through inclusive dialogue
Across Niger, communities face persistent security challenges that threaten both lives and livelihoods. In response, a growing movement emphasizes inclusive dialogue as a cornerstone for sustainable peace and national cohesion.…
Cameroun’s leadership vacuum amid Paul biya’s prolonged absence
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Morocco edges closer to visa-free travel for beninese citizens
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Cameroon politics: the fall of Edgar Alain Mebe Ngo’o
Once a key figure in Cameroon’s security apparatus, Edgar Alain Mebe Ngo’o’s career took a dramatic turn from the heights of power to political irrelevance. His trajectory mirrors that of…
Gabon trims mining tax revenue by 51.8 billion FCFA in 2025 budget shift
Hidden in the revised finance law approved on July 17, a single line item stands out for its staggering impact on Gabon’s 2025 budget. The corporate tax forecast for the…
Senegal issues first green bond for food security and energy transition
The agricultural enterprise Swami Agri, a subsidiary of the Indo-Senegalese group Senegindia, has successfully launched a 30 billion FCFA green bond on the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)…
Codes joins pastef amid political shifts in Senegal
The Coordination of Democratic and Social Actors (CODES) has formally aligned with the African Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics, and Fraternity (Pastef) in response to what it describes as…