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Togo’s deepening financial and social crisis under Faure Gnassingbé
The Republic of Togo stands at a crossroads where official narratives of progress collide with stark economic realities. As the nation transitions into a fifth Republic tailored to governmental preferences,
Read MoreMauritania and Morocco deepen ties amid Sahara dispute in Dakar talks
Diplomatic exchanges between Mauritania and Morocco have intensified as both nations navigate the complexities of the Western Sahara dispute. High-level discussions in Dakar have underscored a shared sensitivity to regional
Read MoreNiger’s security crisis drives displacement in Loga amid growing threats
Niger is witnessing an escalation in its security crisis, forcing hundreds of residents to abandon their homes in the Loga department, located in the Dosso region. A series of devastating
Read MoreCameroon officials confirm president’s wellbeing and stable governance
Government denies power vacuum amid president’s extended absence In response to circulating rumors about the health and whereabouts of Cameroon’s long-serving leader, government spokesperson René Emmanuel Sadi has issued a
Read MoreBénin decentralises health workers management to local councils
As part of a bold decentralisation initiative, the administrative and financial oversight of contract-based health workers recruited under the 2025 promotion has officially been transferred to all 77 municipalities in
Read MoreBénin: presidential clemency redefines justice, offering a second chance
When President Romuald Wadagni granted freedom to an individual previously condemned to two centuries of incarceration, he did more than just sign an act of grace. He initiated a significant
Read MoreThousands displaced from kouakourou face hardship in Mali
Thousands displaced from Kouakourou face hardship in Mali Two weeks have passed since thousands of residents were forced to abandon their homes in Kouakourou, central Mali, and their ordeal continues
Read MoreMorocco’s dual strategy: trump highway and ceuta crisis over western Sahara
Rabat is leveraging two powerful tools to secure critical support from Washington on the Western Sahara dispute: a symbolic highway named after Donald Trump and a calculated migration surge at
Read MoreSenegal’s Mégapari scandal: 7 billion FCFA embezzlement rocks online betting
The Mégapari affair has emerged as one of Dakar’s most talked-about economic and judicial cases this autumn. An astonishing seven billion CFA francs, equivalent to nearly 10.7 million euros, was
Read MoreChad’s plastic waste challenge: unlocking recycling opportunities
Chad Chad’s plastic waste challenge: unlocking recycling opportunities Chad generates 20,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually, yet recycling remains in its infancy. A lack of infrastructure, awareness, and support hinders
Read MoreCameroun: Paul Biya’s pending return stirs political uncertainty
Cameroon’s head of state, Paul Biya, is set to return to Yaoundé, as confirmed by his official entourage. The announcement follows yet another prolonged absence from the country, raising questions
Read MoreUnveiled protocol for surrendering FDLR rebels in democratic republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo has finalized a surrender protocol with the Forces Démocratiques de Libération du Rwanda (FDLR), a rebel group with deep historical roots. According to official statements,
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