Burkina Faso journalists forced into military training spark press freedom concerns
Mandatory military immersion raises alarms among Burkina Faso’s press Forty-four journalists in Burkina Faso have recently completed an unprecedented six-day military training program, dubbed a “patriotic immersion,” at the police…
Senegal fuel price surge matches Sonko’s earlier warning
Senegal’s fuel prices spike after Sonko’s forecast The anticipated surge in fuel prices, first flagged by political leader Ousmane Sonko in May, has now materialized, triggering immediate economic concerns across…
Ceuta border tensions: expert urges calm between Morocco and Spain
Ceuta border tensions: expert urges calm between Morocco and Spain Amidst escalating difficulties between Morocco and Spain concerning the Ceuta border, Patrick Martin-Genier, a distinguished educator at Sciences Po, has…
Gabon’s manganese sector shifts toward local processing with bold industrial plans
Gabon’s manganese production dipped to 9.1 million tonnes, drawing attention to critical logistical bottlenecks along the Transgabonais railway line leading to the Owendo port. Though transport disruptions persisted, the fourth…
Congo-Gabon relations: Tshisekedi’s state visit to Libreville
Gabon’s capital city, Libreville, played host this past Friday to a high-profile visitor: Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The visit, described as both…
Tshisekedi’s visit to Libreville strengthens Gabon-DRC partnership
African Politics Tshisekedi’s visit to Libreville strengthens Gabon-DRC partnership 108 No comment Libreville, Saturday 15 August 2026 – The arrival of Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo in Libreville marks the beginning of…
Dayann methalie set to join sunderland in £30m deal
After intense negotiations spanning weeks, Toulouse FC and Sunderland AFC have reached a full agreement for the transfer of young French defender Dayann Methalie to the Premier League. The 20-year-old…
Senegal raises fuel prices as global oil markets surge
The Senegalese government has announced a fresh increase in fuel prices effective August 15, 2026. From this date, the cost of super gasoline will rise by 70 F CFA per…
Cameroon’s post-election detainee trials drag on without resolution
Justice deferred in Cameroon’s post-election aftermath Years after the 2025 presidential vote in Cameroon, the judicial process for detainees linked to post-election unrest remains mired in delays. What began as…
Gabon strengthens ties with African Development Bank to spur growth
Gabon’s leadership and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have taken a decisive step to deepen their partnership, focusing on critical areas like water, energy, and agriculture. In a high-level meeting…
Dakar’s soaring living costs: a daily struggle for Senegalese households
Dakar’s soaring living costs: a daily struggle for Senegalese households A viral video has reignited debates about Senegal’s purchasing power crisis, revealing striking price differences between Dakar and Paris for…

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