Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye faces legislative challenges without pastef support

As Senegal’s political landscape shifts under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a critical question arises: can he push forward legislative reforms without the backing of his own party, Pastef? The interplay…

Jean Claude Mbede: in Cameroon, there are really only two ethnic groups

In a personal account, Cameroonian writer Jean Claude Mbede reflects on the painful reality of tribalism in Cameroon, arguing that the true divide is not ethnic but social. Here is…

Cameroun seeks $163 million to digitalize local governments

Cameroon is advancing its administrative modernization agenda with a new funding initiative. The government in Yaoundé is seeking $163 million, equivalent to approximately 90 billion FCFA at current exchange rates,…

African mediation strengthens in Lomé for eastern DRC peace

Progress in structuring the African mediation for peace in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has been welcomed. That is a key takeaway from the technical session of the semiannual evaluation…

Cameroon high-ranking official takes on powerful tax mafia

A high-ranking Cameroonian civil servant has emerged as a key figure in the fight against a powerful tax evasion network operating in the country’s financial circles. Modeste Mopa Fatoing, once…

Mali journalist detained after criticizing military junta

In Bamako, Mali, journalist Chahana Takiou, editor-in-chief of the biweekly newspaper *22 Septembre*, was taken into custody on Monday following a summons to appear before the cybercrime prosecutor’s office. The…

Yaoundé how surveillance cameras transformed safety in homes and streets

In Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon, surveillance cameras have become a cornerstone of public safety, crime prevention, and traffic management. Since their deployment in high-risk zones, residents have noticed a…

Algeria builds 40mw power plant in Chad after Niger donation

Algeria continues its gestures of solidarity toward African nations in need. Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb, alongside Chadian Prime Minister and head of government Allamaye Halina, presided over the groundbreaking ceremony…

Cocaine hidden in used clothes seized in Zinder, Niger

In a significant operation on Friday, June 5, 2026, the regional branch of the Central Office for the Repression of Illicit Drug Trafficking (OCRTIS) in Zinder dismantled a transnational network.…

Burkina Faso military doctors train with us national guard amid AES pivot

Despite the increasingly hostile official rhetoric towards Western powers within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), the reality on the ground and technical cooperation tells a more nuanced story. On…

Morocco renews pledge to un peacekeeping mission commitment

Morocco renews pledge to UN peacekeeping mission commitment Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita welcomed UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix in Rabat on Monday for his second official visit…

Cash crisis hits mobile money agents in Ivory Coast

The bustling streets of Abidjan are a testament to Côte d’Ivoire’s rapid embrace of digital finance. With over 400,000 mobile money service points scattered across the country—outnumbering traditional ATMs by…