Senegal to hold referendum on constitutional reform

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has announced plans to submit a constitutional reform bill to a referendum if it is approved by the National Assembly. The proposed changes aim to…

Sonara’s 700 billion fcfa gamble: a bluff aimed at president paul biya?

Seven years after the fire that devastated Sonara, its CEO steps up to the microphone and solemnly announces to the world’s media that the company is reborn this Monday, June…

Malombo bridge access roads near completion in Nyong-et-Kellé

Malombo bridge access roads near completion in Nyong-et-Kellé As of 29 June 2026, construction of the access roads to the bridge over the Nyong River at Malombo is nearly finished.…

Cabral Libii advocates for gradual abolition of death penalty in Cameroon

Politics Cabral Libii advocates for gradual abolition of death penalty in Cameroon The Cameroonian lawmaker recently addressed the 9th World Congress Against the Death Penalty in Paris, France, calling for…

Endeavour mining boosted Côte d’Ivoire’s economy by 1710 billion fcfa in five years, report shows

Endeavour Mining, the gold producer responsible for over a quarter of Côte d’Ivoire’s national gold output, officially unveiled its first country impact report for 2021–2025 on Monday, 29 June 2026…

Gabon’s president chooses dialogue over crisis with SEEG workers

Politics Gabon’s president chooses dialogue over crisis with SEEG workers Libreville, Tuesday 30 June 2026 – Faced with a company that has become the symbol of difficulties in accessing drinking…

A new constitutional dispute divides Senegal’s top leadership

Significant political friction has emerged at the highest levels of the Senegalese state, driven by the ongoing revision of the national Constitution. Following the National Assembly’s adoption of the proposed…

Togo’s seasonal challenges underscore calls for governance reform

The onset of each rainy season in Togo invariably heralds a familiar cycle of distress. Thoroughfares become impassable, residential areas are inundated, dwellings are submerged, and households are left to…

The western Sahara: a ‘frozen’ conflict at the heart of intense diplomatic maneuvering

Western Sahara stands as the final unresolved decolonization dossier on the African continent. Designated by the United Nations as a non-self-governing territory, this region is the focal point of a…

World Cup exit accelerates Kang-In Lee’s €30m transfer from PSG to Atlético

Paris Saint-Germain is preparing for a dynamic transfer window, with both new arrivals and significant departures expected. Among those set to leave the capital club is Kang-In Lee. The 25-year-old…

Endeavour Mining’s substantial economic and social contribution to Côte d’Ivoire between 2021 and 2025

Abidjan witnessed a significant announcement regarding Endeavour Mining’s financial injection into the Ivorian economy. Between 2021 and 2025, the mining company channeled an impressive 1,710 billion FCFA into Côte d’Ivoire,…

Bénin’s judicial prowess at the forefront of global anti-drug efforts

Special Prosecutor Mario Mètonou recently elevated Bénin’s judicial expertise onto the international stage, participating as a distinguished expert at the annual Council session of the World Customs Organization (WCO). His…