Togo’s media crackdown: french filmmakers detained amid security concerns

The apprehension in mid-August 2026 and subsequent formal incarceration on Monday, August 17, of two French filmmakers and journalists in Togo signals a significant escalation in the security and diplomatic

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Gabon reorients overseas scholarships towards African institutions

President Brice Oligui Nguema of Gabon has declared a significant overhaul of the criteria for awarding public scholarships to students planning to pursue their education in specific European nations. This

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Angélique Kidjo’s hollywood milestone as first sub-saharan afropop female artist

An emblematic milestone has been etched into the annals of global culture. With her star unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Angélique Kidjo has achieved a historic first: she

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Abdourahmane Diouf questions luxury vehicle acquisitions under Ousmane Sonko

Abdourahmane Diouf scrutinizes state vehicle acquisitions The ongoing debate surrounding the management of political funds within the Primature has taken a new turn. Abdourahmane Diouf recently voiced his concerns regarding

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Burkina Faso’s financial reliance on ECOWAS: a policy contradiction

While Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s official communications consistently lambaste ECOWAS, frequently branding it a puppet manipulated by Western powers, the financial reality presents a markedly different narrative. Beyond the political denunciations,

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Kloto 1 council approves nearly 1 billion fcfa budget for 2026 development

KPALIMÉ, August 18, 2026 — The Kloto 1 Municipal Council is accelerating its development agenda. During its third ordinary session for the year 2026, local elected officials approved a substantial

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Sénégal’s asset declaration bill heads to unexpected referendum

PolitiqueAfrique Déclaration de patrimoine : vers un référendum au Sénégal Despite overwhelming parliamentary approval, a new law on asset declaration in Sénégal now faces an unexpected referendum, sparking fresh debate

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Mali: freedom of expression severely curtailed as key figures face harsh sentences

The hammer of military justice has once again come down heavily. Mohamed Youssouf Bathily, widely recognized as Ras Bath, and the influential Rokia Doumbia, known to many as Rose «

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Togo’s altered constitutional framework sparks legitimacy crisis

The recent detention of two French nationals in northern Togo has cast a harsh light on the country’s deteriorating governance practices. The suspects, formally charged after several days in the

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Mbatchi Pambou champions a national consolidation pact for Gabon

As Gabon marked its 66th Independence Day, Joachim Mbatchi Pambou, President of the Forum pour la Défense de la République (FDR) and a contender in the August 2023 presidential election,

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Washington’s growing concern over Sahel juntas’ human rights abuses

A bloody surge in human rights violations across Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger has prompted a stern response from the United States. On Capitol Hill, Representative James P. McGovern is

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Democratic Republic of Congo: political tensions resurface

Following a period of relative calm lasting approximately one month, the political landscape in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is once again showing signs of heightened tension. An ultimatum

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