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…

Cotonou tackles food safety with modern market for port vendors

Addressing the challenge How can Cotonou’s port-area street vendors maintain their livelihoods while ensuring both food safety and fair working conditions for themselves and their customers? Solution implemented The Autonomous…

Niger’s leader faces growing gap between sovereign promises and reality

When General Abdourahamane Tiani seized power in Niger on July 26, 2023, he framed his coup as a mission to restore national sovereignty, defeat terrorism, and end foreign interference in…

Ebola outbreak in DRC intensifies as WHO chief arrives in Kinshasa

The World Health Organization has raised urgent concerns over the rapidly worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), describing the spread as « unprecedented in its pace ».…

Bénin leads global ocean prediction training with OPERA initiative

Bénin takes center stage in international maritime expertise The Bénin is making significant strides in addressing coastal and Gulf of Guinea challenges through the OPERA (Ocean Prediction Enhancement in Regions…

Benin and canada establish permanent political dialogue framework

Benin and Canada formalise enduring diplomatic partnership Benin and Canada have inaugurated a permanent political and diplomatic consultation framework to institutionalise regular exchanges and systematically monitor mutual commitments. The announcement…

Cameroun: Biya shuffles military leadership amid prolonged absence

The Camerounese president, Paul Biya, has reshuffled the army’s high command as public unease grows over his extended stay abroad. At 93, the world’s oldest sitting leader has appointed new…

Yan diomande transfer fee set to soar past 130 million euros as real madrid closes in

Negotiations between Real Madrid and RB Leipzig over the future of Ivorian winger Yan Diomande have reached a critical stage, with both clubs inching closer to finalizing a deal that…

Democratic Republic of Congo moves to block TikTok over rebel propaganda

The head of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s media regulatory body has vowed to shut down TikTok accounts spreading propaganda for the M23 rebel group, calling their presence a direct…

Congo drc genocide recognition campaign to launch in french parliament next session

Congo drc genocide recognition campaign to launch in french parliament next session A new diplomatic push is set to unfold in France as the Collectif des élus français originaires du…

Senegal and gambia settle border dispute with historic agreement

Senegal and Gambia have reached a landmark agreement to permanently resolve their long-standing border dispute, marking a significant step forward in bilateral relations. The announcement, confirmed by the Permanent Senegalese-Gambian…

Cameroon military reshuffle: President Paul Biya’s strategic moves amid absence

Major military reshuffle in Cameroon as President Biya acts from abroad Cameroon has witnessed a sweeping overhaul of its military leadership, with President Paul Biya approving multiple decrees from abroad…