Gabon’s president deepens ties with Ivory coast through historic visit to yamoussoukro

african governance Gabon’s president deepens ties with Ivory coast through historic visit to yamoussoukro By Chief Editor August 6, 2026 117 No comment Libreville, August 6, 2026 — A visit…

Niger: general tiani’s security dilemma and the jihadist ideological trap

Two years have passed since General Abdourahamane Tiani orchestrated the overthrow of democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum, ostensibly to restore national security. Yet, the military leader now faces a stark…

Senegal assembly approves emergency session under sonko’s leadership

Senegal’s National Assembly is set to convene an unprecedented emergency session this week, marking the first extraordinary legislative gathering of the 2025-2026 term. The move follows a decisive meeting of…

Senegal secures vital world bank funding: a strategic boost for economic stability

The World Bank has committed a substantial 340 billion FCFA package to Senegal, with the Presidency in Dakar recently outlining the specifics. This announcement is part of an ongoing effort…

Morocco pushes for us backing on western Sahara and disputed territories

Morocco Sees Opportunity to Secure U.S. Support for Western Sahara and Ceuta-Melilla Claims Since late July, the United States has intensified both economic and diplomatic engagement with Morocco, signaling a…

Benin canada partnership empowers women through digital innovation

During high-level diplomatic exchanges, agreements often overshadow deeper societal impacts. Yet the recent visit by Anita Anand to Cotonou on August 5 carried a quieter but equally transformative message: a…

Togo’s executive branch appoints 28 new magistrates to enhance judicial efficiency

In a significant move towards modernizing Togo’s judicial framework, the government, during a Council of Ministers meeting held in Lomé on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, endorsed two draft decrees. These…

Gabon’s bold shift to mining as oil production declines

Faced with a sharp decline in oil output, the Central African nation of Gabon is making a strategic pivot toward mining. Over the past several months, the government has unveiled…

Cameroon: presidential decrees spark public debate amid paul biya’s absence

Cameroon: presidential decrees spark public debate amid paul biya’s absence In Cameroon, a series of presidential decrees officially appointing five new brigade generals has intensified public discourse surrounding the prolonged…

36 migrants expelled from the US to Yaoundé take legal action in Cameroon

36 migrants expelled from the US to Yaoundé take legal action in Cameroon Their lawyer, Me Joseph Fru Awah, argues that Cameroon cannot serve as a transit hub for deportations…

Togo’s constitutional changes spark international call for sanctions

The controversy surrounding Togo’s Fifth Republic is escalating onto the international stage. In a joint open letter, 43 African and diaspora civil society organizations (CSOs) are pressing ECOWAS, the African…

Sénégal: why political truce is vital for economic revival

The arrival of a new administration in Dakar raised hopes that Senegal’s economy would rebound after nearly three years of turbulence triggered by the political storms preceding the April 2024…