Aladji bamba set for premier league switch with newcastle amid 40m deal

AS Monaco and Newcastle United have finalized a groundbreaking deal estimated at over €40 million, inclusive of performance bonuses, for the transfer of Aladji Bamba, a 20-year-old French-Guinean midfielder. Born…

Burkina Faso: the solitude of power and its consequences

The age-old trap of military leaders ascending to power—only to fall victim to it—lies in mistaking rhetorical strength for on-the-ground reality. It is a pitfall that ensnares even the most…

Political turbulence in Senegal as pastef faces mass resignations

The wave of resignations sweeping through Pastef, including former allies of Ousmane Sonko, reveals deep fractures following the establishment of a new presidential party that is reshaping Senegal’s political landscape.…

Boni Yayi to join Bénin’s Senate in 2026 — a move for national unity

In a dramatic turn of events, former Bénin president Boni Yayi has announced his decision to take up a seat in the newly established Senate, set to be inaugurated in…

Burkina Faso: accusations against Ibrahim Traoré over digital militia targeting journalists

Reporters Without Borders press freedom digital repression Accusations mount against Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré over alleged digital militia targeting journalists In a recent development, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has leveled…

Gabon-France ties enter new phase after state visit

The official state visit of Gabon’s President, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, to France drew to a close last evening. Concluding a packed agenda, the final day included stops at the…

Oligui Nguema’s state visit to Paris: a blend of diplomacy and strategic negotiations

Georges Dougueli France – Afrique Emmanuel Macron Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema Diplomatic grandeur meets pragmatic concessions During his state visit to Paris, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the transitional leader…

Côte d’Ivoire praised for political stability and governance reforms by african peer review mechanism

The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), Africa’s premier governance assessment tool established by the African Union, has commended Côte d’Ivoire for its strides in political stability, economic transformation, and institutional…

Tragic death of Togolese dancer in France sparks investigation

France, July 22, 2026 – The sudden and mysterious passing of Thomas, a young Togolese dancer who had lived in France for about six months, has sent shockwaves through the…

Lyon ready to host sparta prague in uefa champions league opener

The highly anticipated UEFA Champions League clash between Olympique Lyonnais and Sparta Prague is set to kick off on August 11 at the Groupama Stadium. While the exact kickoff time…

Cameroon’s president biya absence sparks political debate

Political tensions Cameroon’s prolonged presidential absence fuels criticism and uncertainty The Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) convened an urgent meeting of its top officials this week, marking 45 days since…

Russia appoints new ambassador to Benin amid diplomatic shifts

The Russian Federation has a new diplomatic representative in Benin. President Vladimir Poutine issued a decree on July 21, 2026, appointing Mikhail Alekseyevitch Golovanov as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to…