Forced evictions in Niamey leave 26,000 without shelter or compensation

In Niamey, the announcement of a sweeping eviction operation displacing 26,000 individuals has ignited widespread outrage across civil society. By executing this large-scale displacement without any form of support or…

Burkina Faso: the alleged house arrest of oumarou yabré signals deepening rifts within traoré’s regime

The transitional administration in Burkina Faso, helmed by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, appears to have reached a critical juncture. Once celebrated by his supporters as a transformative figure, the junta leader…

Côte d’Ivoire vs Ghana: which west african economy leads in 2024?

Ghana’s rising economic momentum challenges Côte d’Ivoire’s growth The latest economic forecasts reveal a shifting balance between two of West Africa’s most dynamic economies. According to International Monetary Fund projections,…

Côte d’ivoire mothers day and laurent gbagbo’s birthday top headlines

Abidjan, 1 June 2026 — The celebration of Mother’s Day in Aboisso took center stage in today’s newspapers, highlighted by the presence of former First Ladies Henriette Bédié and Simone…

Senegal constitutional council weighs sonko’s parliamentary reinstatement

In a fresh legal and political showdown, Senegal’s Constitutional Council is now at the center of a high-stakes dispute that could determine whether opposition leader Ousmane Sonko reclaims his seat…

Benin’s romuald wadagni set for landmark visit to Abidjan

Just days after taking office, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni is preparing to embark on his first official foreign trip. The visit, slated for Abidjan in the Côte d’Ivoire, will see…

Togo’s silent protest: a bold stand against decades of entrenched rule

June 6, 2026, is not just another date on the calendar—it is a deliberate choice to break the cycle. For nearly six decades, Togo has operated under a rigid system…

PSG targets Julian Alvarez with blockbuster bid after Champions League final

With the Champions League final now behind them, Paris Saint-Germain is set to make a bold move for Argentine striker Julian Alvarez. Sources close to the club confirm that the…

Beninese president wadagni’s historic first official visit to Abidjan

Days after taking office, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni is set to make his first official foreign trip to Côte d’Ivoire. High-level sources confirm the President’s arrival in Abidjan on June…

Romuald wadagni embarks on Benin’s presidency: navigating continuity and change

Just after assuming office, Benin’s new president, Romuald Wadagni, is swiftly establishing his leadership within the executive branch. As the chosen successor to Patrice Talon, having served as his Minister…

Pretoria prison: the strategic politicization of Kemi Seba’s legal challenges

From his high-security cell within Pretoria prison, Kemi Seba endeavors to sustain his public political discourse. In a third statement disseminated through his official channels, the prominent panafricanist activist reiterated…

N’Djamena’s public spaces: a smoke-filled challenge to anti-tobacco laws

Over fifteen years have passed since Chad enacted comprehensive anti-tobacco legislation, yet the sight of individuals smoking freely in public areas remains a pervasive and largely unchecked issue, particularly within…