Senegal’s energy feud: Political tensions over rural electrification contract with Spanish firm

The long-standing dispute between Senegal’s Rural Electrification Agency (ASER) and Spanish energy company AEE Power has reignited political tensions in Dakar. Thierno Alassane Sall, President of La République des valeurs…

Chad opens skies to egyptian airlines for logistics boost

During the fourth joint cooperation commission held on July 6, officials from Chad and Egypt signed a landmark memorandum of understanding. The agreement clears the path for three Egyptian airlines…

Togolese civil society challenges Faure Gnassingbé over constitutional reform

In a bold move that underscores growing regional scrutiny, 43 African civil society organizations have formally escalated their opposition to constitutional reforms proposed by Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé. The coalition…

Japan’s 646 million usd investment boosts Cameroon’s development

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has channelled over 646 million USD into Cameroon’s economy since establishing its presence in 2006, as announced during a high-level meeting in Yaoundé. The…

Congo prisoner transfer: 15 detainees released in historic AFC/M23 move

Congo prisoner transfer: 15 detainees reintegrated in milestone AFC/M23 deal Field Report The release of fifteen detainees from Congolese custody marks a pivotal moment in ongoing negotiations between the AFC…

Gabon’s SEEG recovers from unprecedented cyberattack on critical utilities

The cyberattack on Gabon’s SEEG stands out as one of the most severe digital incidents to hit a public utility operator in Central Africa in recent years. In the early…

Ivory coast’s strong economic growth highlighted in presidential address

The President of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, emphasized during his annual address to the nation that the country has maintained its development trajectory, boasting one of the highest annual growth…

Bénin: Patrice Talon elected to lead new Senate after constitutional reforms

Following constitutional amendments adopted in November 2025, the Bénin Republic has inaugurated its first-ever Senate, a move framed as essential for stabilizing political life and reinforcing democratic governance. The upper…

Tchad media training: isjct and amjet strengthen journalism through partnership

The capital city of Chad, N’Djamena, has taken a significant step toward elevating the standard of journalism in the country. On August 6, 2026, the Institut Supérieur du Journalisme et…

Senegal assembly approves extraordinary session for august 10 with new laws

Senegal’s National Assembly to convene extraordinary session on August 10 The National Assembly’s extraordinary session, scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM, will focus on critical legislative proposals,…

Patrice Talon takes helm at Bénin’s Senate: a new chapter in West African leadership

On Thursday, August 6, 2026, Bénin’s political landscape witnessed a historic milestone. Delegates convened at Porto-Novo’s Governor’s Palace for the inaugural session of the country’s newly reinstated bicameral Parliament. Among…

Cholera outbreak in Chad claims 13 lives, vaccination campaign underway

Cholera crisis in Chad: 13 fatalities and rising cases prompt urgent response Chad is battling a severe cholera outbreak that has already claimed 13 lives and infected 239 people across…