Sénégal: three influencers handed prison sentences for insulting the president Three prominent Senegalese influencers, known for their close ties to the former ruling party Pastef, have been sentenced to prison…
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Gabon’s president explores Côte d’Ivoire’s development blueprint
During his official visit to Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon’s President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema dedicated part of his agenda to a detailed on-site inspection of key infrastructure projects in Abidjan. The…
Senegal spearheads West African mediation in Guinea-Bissau transition
In a decisive diplomatic move, Senegal has taken the lead in resolving Guinea-Bissau’s institutional deadlock. A high-level ministerial delegation, dispatched by Dakar, engaged with military authorities in Bissau on Thursday…
Bénin 2060: education council prioritizes science and vocational training
The National Council for Education (CNE) is gearing up for a pivotal three-day consultative assembly in Cotonou, scheduled from August 5 to 7, 2026. This gathering will focus on accelerating…
First prisoner swap between Congo and M23 to advance peace talks
Kinshasa has transferred a first batch of 15 detainees to the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels, marking a significant step in the ongoing peace process. This operation, facilitated by the…
Boko haram expands operations with generative AI tools in Nigeria
A groundbreaking study by the Cambridge Programme on AI Science & Policy reveals that factions of Boko Haram in the north-east of Nigeria have begun integrating generative artificial intelligence into…
Expelled to Cameroon migrants file lawsuit for protection
Expelled to Cameroon, migrants file lawsuit for protection Eric Topona Fri, 7 Aug 2026 at 8:45 AM UTC Thirty-six African migrants expelled from the United States to Cameroon in 2026…
Fortescue’s iron ore ambitions in Gabon face regulatory scrutiny
Gabon’s iron ore reserves, particularly the vast Belinga deposit, are drawing renewed attention from international investors. Fortescue Metals Group, an Australian mining giant, is at the forefront of negotiations to…
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…
Morocco prepares to facilitate return of unaccompanied minors from Ceuta
Following the influx of thousands of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Moroccan authorities have signaled readiness to assist in the repatriation of unaccompanied minors. Morocco has…
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…
UN warns of rising Islamic State threat in Sahel and Lake Chad region
International UN warns of rising Islamic State threat in Sahel and Lake Chad region A new United Nations report highlights persistent high terror risks in the Sahel and Lake…