DRC constitutional court ruling on referendum law: what it means

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has entered a new phase in its political landscape following a landmark decision by the Constitutional Court regarding the referendum law. This ruling carries…

Will Félix Tshisekedi seek a third term in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo: will Félix Tshisekedi seek a third term? In Kinshasa, Radio Okapi declared on July 28, 2026: “The suspense is over! The Constitutional Court has validated the…

Niger’s civil service reform: 16,500 digitized files mark progress

Niger’s civil service reform gathers pace with digitization milestone Niamey — The Nigerien government has reached a significant milestone in its civil service transformation journey. During the first ordinary session…

Cameroun man sentenced to 6 months for insulting president paul biya

A court in Cameroon has handed down a six-month prison sentence to a local man accused of publicly insulting President Paul Biya through an online post. The case centers on…

Constitutional court clears path for congolese president’s third term bid

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Constitutional Court has delivered a landmark ruling, paving the way for President Félix Tshisekedi to seek a third term in office. The decision, announced…

Burkina Faso shines at U18 and U20 five-nation athletics championships

The young athletes from Burkina Faso delivered outstanding performances at the U18 and U20 Five-Nation Athletics Championships held on July 25-26, 2026 in Ouagadougou. Securing a total of 67 medals,…

Mor tallah gueye steps down from senegalese financial institution in solidarity with ousmane sonko

Mor Tallah Gueye, former President of the Board of Directors at the Fonds de Développement des Collectivités et des Usagers de l’Information et des Communications (FDCUIC), has announced his resignation…

Senegalese president in Mali seeks joint counter-terrorism efforts amid political tensions

The President of Senegal and current chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) arrived in Bamako today for a high-stakes meeting with Mali’s transitional leader. Against a…

Urgent call for release of detained Moroccan filmmaker and rapper El Mahdi Lyoubi

The detention of El Mahdi Lyoubi, a prominent Moroccan filmmaker and rapper, since July 13, 2026, has ignited widespread concerns about artistic freedom and the right to free expression in…

Gabon’s push to break free from Karpowership’s energy grip

Maher Hajbi and Fatoumata Diallo Updated today at 4:57 PM Reading time: 3 minutes. Read in the app Resumé Maher Hajbi Economy journalist specializing in oil, gas, and telecommunications Fatoumata…

Chad withdraws from the international criminal court amid criticisms of bias

The government of the Republic of Chad has officially declared its withdrawal from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). In an urgent statement released on 27 July…

Nigerian bank UBA poised for french banking license breakthrough

The United Bank for Africa (UBA), Nigeria’s financial powerhouse led by entrepreneur Tony Elumelu, is on the cusp of a historic milestone. After a grueling 18-month regulatory journey, the bank…