Author: Sidi Mohamed

For a full month, Mountaga Tall, a prominent Malian lawyer, former minister, and staunch advocate for democracy, has been held incommunicado by State Security. His detention, alongside that of his…

Politics

Senegal national assembly demands removal of ousmane sonko

The Front for the Defence of the Republic (FDR) has issued a strong statement this Wednesday, calling for the immediate removal of Ousmane Sonko from the National Assembly. The coalition,…

Togo ceet leadership change after two years of reforms

The helm of Togo’s power utility undergoes a shake-up The Compagnie Énergie Électrique du Togo (CEET) has seen a significant shift in its leadership as Débo-K’mba Barandao steps down from…

Tragic collision on Togo’s national road 1 leaves many injured

A severe road traffic incident unfolded this Wednesday on National Road 1 in Togo, involving a public transport bus and a heavy-duty truck. The impact, described as exceptionally violent, resulted…

Third term push sparks shutdown protests in democratic republic of Congo

Third term push sparks shutdown protests in Democratic Republic of Congo The Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, ground to a halt on June 3 as opposition groups and civil…

Benin Togo strengthening ties through high-level diplomacy

Lomé, June 3, 2026 — President Romuald Wadagni of the Republic of Benin touched down this afternoon at Lomé International Airport, marking the latest stop in his regional diplomacy tour.…

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Christians in Senegal urged to increase political involvement

The Movement autonome chrétien pour le développement durable (MAC 20), a civil society organization in Sénégal, recently highlighted the insufficient political engagement of the country’s Christian community. During a forum…

Ecobank’s 2026 governance upgrades after record-breaking 2025 results in Lomé

The 2026 General Assemblies of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) in Lomé not only approved the return of dividends but also unveiled a strengthened governance framework for the pan-African banking group.…

Gabon firmly rejects US migrant deportation deal under Oligui Nguema

The Gabonese government has firmly shut the door on a bilateral agreement proposed by the United States to manage and receive migrants expelled from American soil. This move underscores Libreville’s…

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Congo constitution reform sparks political standoff in Kinshasa

Kinshasa’s streets fell silent on Wednesday as the capital’s opposition-led city dead brought business and daily life to a near halt. The protest, orchestrated by the Coalition Article 64 (C64),…

Kinshasa brought to a standstill as opposition pressures Félix Tshisekedi