Diplomatic tensions over Sahara at Dakar forum

Fadwa Islah Political affairs correspondent specializing in North African diplomacy Published today at 1:58 PM Reading time: 2 minutes. Western Sahara The Dakar Forum has become the latest stage for…

Escalating violence forces Niger villagers to flee

More than a hundred villages abandoned in Niger’s Dosso region Escalating violence in Niger’s southern Dosso region has driven hundreds of residents from their homes in the Loga area. A…

Cameroun: government confirms President Biya’s health status and governance continuity

Cameroun: government confirms President biya’s health status and governance continuity Amid persistent speculation about the health and whereabouts of President Paul Biya, the Cameroonian government has moved to dispel rumors…

Benin decentralises health worker management to local councils

Benin decentralises health worker management to local councils Benin has taken a significant step toward strengthening its healthcare system by transferring administrative and financial oversight of 2025 cohort contract health…

Bénin: presidential clemency redefines justice

President Romuald Wadagni has initiated a significant shift in Bénin’s judicial landscape, extending clemency to an individual sentenced to two centuries in prison. This act transcends a simple pardon; it…

Thousands displaced from kouakourou in Mali endure harsh conditions

Thousands displaced from kouakourou in Mali endure harsh conditions Two weeks have passed since thousands of residents were forced to flee Kouakourou in central Mali, yet their living conditions remain…

Morocco leverages ‘Trump Highway’ and Ceuta crisis to push Sahara plan

Rabat is deploying a dual strategy to secure decisive support from Washington on the Western Sahara dispute, combining symbolic diplomacy with strategic pressure. The newly renamed ‘Trump Highway’ in southern…

Senegal’s Mégapari scandal: 7 billion FCFA embezzlement casts shadow on online betting

The Mégapari affair has emerged as one of the most discussed economic and judicial cases this autumn in Dakar. An estimated seven billion CFA francs, equivalent to nearly 10.7 million…

Chad’s plastic puzzle: transforming waste into economic opportunity

Every single day, countless plastic sachets, bottles, and various forms of packaging are carelessly discarded across the thoroughfares, drainage systems, and abandoned plots of N’Djamena. While plastics undeniably offer convenience…

Paul Biya’s return sparks debate in Cameroon’s political landscape

Yaoundé braces for a significant moment as President Paul Biya prepares to return to Cameroon, following yet another prolonged absence abroad. At 91, Africa’s longest-serving leader faces renewed scrutiny each…

Drc protocol for fdlr surrender: key points and challenges ahead

What does the DRC’s protocol for FDLR surrender entail? The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a surrender protocol with the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), a…

Cameroun: health of president paul biya fuels debate amid absence

In a firm response to mounting speculation, Cameroon’s Minister of Communication and government spokesperson, René Emmanuel Sadi, confirmed on 2 August 2026 that President Paul Biya is set to return…