Burkina Faso journalists forced into military training spark press freedom concerns

Mandatory military immersion raises alarms among Burkina Faso’s press Forty-four journalists in Burkina Faso have recently completed an unprecedented six-day military training program, dubbed a “patriotic immersion,” at the police…

Senegal fuel price surge matches Sonko’s earlier warning

Senegal’s fuel prices spike after Sonko’s forecast The anticipated surge in fuel prices, first flagged by political leader Ousmane Sonko in May, has now materialized, triggering immediate economic concerns across…

Ceuta border tensions: expert urges calm between Morocco and Spain

Ceuta border tensions: expert urges calm between Morocco and Spain Amidst escalating difficulties between Morocco and Spain concerning the Ceuta border, Patrick Martin-Genier, a distinguished educator at Sciences Po, has…

Gabon and African Development Bank forge new development pact

Economy Gabon and African Development Bank forge new development pact Editorial Desk August 15, 2026 37 No comment Libreville, August 15, 2026 — The partnership between Gabon and the African…

Gabon’s manganese sector shifts toward local processing with bold industrial plans

Gabon’s manganese production dipped to 9.1 million tonnes, drawing attention to critical logistical bottlenecks along the Transgabonais railway line leading to the Owendo port. Though transport disruptions persisted, the fourth…

Tshisekedi’s visit to Libreville strengthens Gabon-DRC partnership

African Politics Tshisekedi’s visit to Libreville strengthens Gabon-DRC partnership 108 No comment Libreville, Saturday 15 August 2026 – The arrival of Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo in Libreville marks the beginning of…

Cameroon’s post-election detainee trials drag on without resolution

Justice deferred in Cameroon’s post-election aftermath Years after the 2025 presidential vote in Cameroon, the judicial process for detainees linked to post-election unrest remains mired in delays. What began as…

Gabon’s path to renewal: progress and future prospects in 2026

Beneath Gabon’s skies, a future untethered from past struggles is taking shape. The evidence lies in tangible actions, emerging achievements, and a political resolve that mirrors the aspirations of a…

How ransom payments fuel terrorist groups in the Sahel

Politics Ransom payments to Al-Qaïda in the Sahel: the 50 million dollar shift in power A 50 million dollar ransom paid in late 2025 for a hostage in Mali reportedly…

Algeria’s diplomatic push in Sahel counters Morocco’s growing influence

After fifteen months of strained relations with Bamako, Algiers has restored full diplomatic ties with Mali and reopened its airspace to Malian aircraft. With Niamey, the rapprochement has deepened further,…

Senegal’s constitutional overhaul: civil society and opposition forge consensus

Senegal’s much-anticipated constitutional reform, announced by the nation’s leadership, is now entering a critical phase of extensive consultations. A key meeting recently took place between a delegation from the Civil…

Senegal implements fuel price hikes for super and diesel

A significant adjustment to fuel prices in Sénégal became effective on August 15, 2026, following a government decision. This increase impacts both super petrol and diesel, two essential commodities whose…