Gabon’s commitment to a controlled transition in Guinea-Bissau

Libreville — The message emanating from Libreville now signifies more than mere solidarity between two African nations. By hosting Guinea-Bissau during the 66th anniversary celebrations of Gabonese independence, Brice Clotaire…

Mali: russian-controlled africa corps accused of bombori village massacre

Click to expand Image Forces from the Russia-controlled Africa Corps summarily executed nine civilians, including four children, and subjected dozens more to brutal beatings in central Mali during early July…

Burkina Faso: abou zeid al-burkinabi eliminated in inter-jihadist conflict

A prominent figure within the Islamic State in the Sahel (EIS), Abou Zeid Al-Burkinabi, met his end on August 17, 2026, in the Séno province. Contrary to initial assertions from…

Niger’s northern security crisis deepens as mplj releases video of captured soldiers

The Patriotic Movement for Liberation and Justice (MPLJ) has released a video sequence showcasing Nigerien soldiers taken hostage during the deadly assault on August 15, 2026, in Séguédine. While the…

Burkina Faso’s development funding: a paradox of rhetoric and economic necessity

Despite Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s consistent official condemnations of the Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO), often characterizing it as an instrument manipulated by Western powers, the financial landscape reveals…

Senegal’s asset declaration reform: a national referendum looms

PoliticsAfrica Senegal’s asset declaration reform: a national referendum looms 18/08/202618 August 2026 The parliamentary vote on asset declaration has not settled the debate, as the president’s announcement of a national…

Washington confronts Sahel juntas amid escalating violence and human rights abuses

As a bloody surge in human rights violations grips Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, the United States is poised to take a firmer stance. On Capitol Hill, Representative James P.…

Chad’s mahamat idriss déby itno: examining his sovereignist leanings

In Chad, the political landscape often sparks debate regarding the true alignment of its leaders. A central question frequently arises: is Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno genuinely a sovereignist? This inquiry…

Escalating violence in northern Niger tests military junta’s control

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…

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…