Cameroon’s leadership void: how prolonged absence of president Biya impacts economy and daily life

Since June 7, 2026, when President Paul Biya left Yaoundé for a purported ‘short private stay in Europe’, Cameroon has been operating in an unprecedented leadership vacuum. Over two months…

Deadly boko haram raid strikes northern Cameroon village

Nighttime ambush by Boko Haram militants leaves eight dead in Cameroon’s Far North In the early hours of Friday night, armed assailants linked to Boko Haram stormed the village of…

Revelations emerge in Senegal’s extraordinary session about ousmane sonko

Thierno Alassane Sall makes groundbreaking disclosures about Ousmane Sonko during extraordinary legislative session Senegal’s political landscape enters uncharted territory as unprecedented revelations surface during an extraordinary parliamentary gathering. During a…

Ousmane Sonko and PASTEF inaugurate new departmental headquarters in Linguère after extensive Jolof tour

The PASTEF-Les Patriotes party has successfully concluded an impactful 48-hour political tour across the Jolof region. Delegations, personally led by party leader Ousmane Sonko, along with Minister of State Habib…

Burkina Faso’s army struggles to hold ground against shifting terror threats

The North remains under siege despite military campaigns The northern regions of Burkina Faso continue to face severe security challenges despite the government’s repeated assertions of military strength and the…

Benin’s sovereign rating elevated to « ba3 » by moody’s with stable outlook

Bénin Économie: l’agence Moody’s relève la notation souveraine du Bénin à « Ba3 » avec perspective stable International financial rating agency Moody’s has officially re-evaluated the Republic of Benin’s long-term…

Senegal’s trade: a june import surge amidst a first-half decline

Senegal’s imports experienced a notable 26.7% month-on-month increase in June, a significant rebound that contrasts sharply with the broader trend observed throughout the first half of the year. Cumulatively, from…

Senegal’s institutional precedent: crucial lessons for global emerging markets

Between 2024 and 2026, Senegal navigated one of the most revealing periods in its recent history concerning African governance, country risk assessment, strategic communication, and its international standing. This era,…

Ousmane Sonko and PASTEF inaugurate departmental headquarters in Jolof after extensive outreach

The political party PASTEF-Les Patriotes recently concluded a dynamic two-day engagement across the Jolof region of Sénégal. This impactful tour, spanning all 19 communes within the Linguère department—from Dahra to…

Bénin’s new senate: constitutional reality vs political speculation

The official inauguration of Benin’s first Senate on July 30, 2026, followed by the election of former president Patrice Talon as its president on August 6, marked a significant milestone…

Deadly assault on malian military base in san city

At least ten soldiers were killed on Sunday in an assault on a military base in San, central Mali, according to security and local sources. The attack, which left the…

Algeria strengthens Niger’s military with helicopter and equipment donation

The Algerian government has delivered a strategic military aid package to Niger, reinforcing bilateral defense cooperation between the two nations. This gesture, executed under direct orders from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune,…