Democracy under strain across Africa’s political landscape The state of democracy in Africa presents a complex picture: while some nations forge ahead with democratic progress, others face significant setbacks in…
Martinez zogo case: heated exchanges during colonel otoulou’s hearings
Franck Foute Cameroon specialist journalist Jean-Pierre Amougou Belinga Martinez Zogo The Martinez Zogo case took a dramatic turn during the testimonies of Colonel Otoulou before the military court in Yaoundé.…
Togo: the escalating crackdown on independent news distribution
In Togo, the erosion of informational freedom is no longer confined to the pages of NGO reports or regulatory communiqués. It has become a lived reality on street corners, directly…
Benin political leaders urged to base senate debates on facts not bias
During a high-level discussion on the rule of law and political transition in Africa, held in Cotonou, a prominent figure called for measured dialogue regarding the establishment of the Senate.…
Senegal Mauritania GTA gas project advancing under kosmos energy
The Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project, operated by Kosmos Energy, is gaining momentum as it straddles the maritime border between Senegal and Mauritania. The American firm recently shared updates…
Senegal-gambia border dispute resolved after Bullock incident
Senegal–Gambia Border Crisis: How the Bullock Incident Sparked a Landmark Deal Following a recent confrontation at Bullock, Senegal and Gambia have sealed a landmark agreement to definitively demarcate their shared…
Patrice talon’s new chapter: leading Bénin’s inaugural senate
A significant institutional shift unfolded in Bénin on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Following the election of the very first executive bureau of the nation’s new high parliamentary chamber, former President…
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…
Ouattara urges national unity to build greater Côte d’Ivoire
The Ivorian president, Alassane Ouattara, has once again emphasized his commitment to positioning Côte d’Ivoire on a fast-track development path. In a bold call to action, he urged all national…
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…