Niger reaffirms regional leadership at UNOWAS strategic review talks

Niamey takes center stage in shaping the future of the UN’s Sahel operations. Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey, Chair of Niger’s Advisory Council for Refoundation (CCR), engaged in high-level discussions with…

Congo opposition coalition sets august 15 deadline for constitutional dialogue

Breaking News Politics: DRC opposition coalition postpones July 22 march, sets August 15 deadline for dialogue Health: Walikale healthcare workers demand water source repairs amid rising waterborne diseases in Mutakato…

Kenya’s presidency hit by major cyberattack amid rising digital threats

The official website of Kenya’s presidency fell victim to a sophisticated cyberattack on the afternoon of Saturday, July 18, 2026. While government officials in Nairobi initially labeled the incident a…

Sonko pays respects to family of Jaraaf Papa Youssou Ndoye in Ouakam

Dakar — In a gesture of solidarity, political leader Ousmane Sonko visited the family of Jaraaf Papa Youssou Ndoye in Ouakam to extend his heartfelt condolences following the respected community…

Bamako tightens nationality laws for dual citizens amid security crackdown

Mali’s transitional government has taken a decisive step in reinforcing its security framework by enacting sweeping changes to the country’s nationality laws. During a recent cabinet meeting, the executive branch…

Congo’s shadow rulers: how secret services shaped power since independence

Congo’s shadow rulers: how secret services shaped power since independence 20 July 2026 Author: editorial team Politics By Gilbert MUHIKA/Political analyst. In Congo, power has never been seized through parliamentary…

The shadow over the Congo river: when spies shaped a nation

The shadow over the Congo river: when spies shaped a nation Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo — For decades, power in the Congo was not seized in parliament or…

Cameroun: political party urges clarity on prolonged absence of president

Political party calls for transparency as president’s prolonged absence raises concerns Since departing Yaoundé on a private visit to Europe in early June 2026, President Paul Biya remains absent from…

Coordinated attacks in central Mali expose government’s security failures

JNIM’s bold strikes underscore Mali’s deepening crisis The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has once again demonstrated its operational capacity by launching a series of synchronized…

Benin public service promotion unlocks new opportunities for 1 100 officials

In a decisive move to ease long-standing frustrations among its civil servants, the government of Bénin has approved the long-awaited promotion of over 1,100 public sector employees. The announcement, made…

Bénin turns kanvo and indigo into economic engines with bold fashion showcase

The Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hôtel pulsed with energy on the evening of Saturday, July 18, 2026, as the inaugural Night of Kanvo and Indigo unfolded under dazzling lights. Far more…

Gabon-France relations: a strategic reset in Paris

Politics Gabon-France relations: a strategic reset in Paris Editorial Team July 20, 2026 80 No comment Libreville, July 20, 2026 – More than a state visit, President Brice Clotaire Oligui…