Togo’s judicial standoff: rule of law under scrutiny amid unexecuted court orders

Significant friction has emerged between Togo’s political class and its judicial apparatus. At the core of this dispute is the alleged non-implementation of a Lomé Court of Appeal ruling that

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Togo citizens voice deep concerns over national direction, afrobarometer reveals

While official narratives often laud the National Development Plan and stable macroeconomic expansion, a recent ground-level assessment delivers a sharp repudiation to the administration of Faure Gnassingbé. The latest Afrobarometer

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Senegal’s CAN 2025 appeal reaches a turning point at the CAS

The legal dispute between Morocco and Sénégal regarding CAN 2025 is entering a critical stage this Thursday, May 7, 2026. The Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football is set to submit

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Côte d’Ivoire dissolves electoral commission amid reform push

In a significant political maneuver, the Ivorian government officially dissolved the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) during a Council of Ministers meeting held on Wednesday, May 6. This decision marks the

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Chadian bishops urge inclusive dialogue to resolve national crisis

Quelques éléments de l’armée tchadienne sur le bord du Lac Tchad – Photo d’illustration  (AFP or licensors) In a formal statement released on Tuesday, May 6, the Catholic hierarchy in

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Senegal U17 team gears up for CAN 2026 with high-stakes group stage

Senegal U17 team gears up for CAN 2026 with high-stakes group stage The Senegalese U17 national team is set to compete in the upcoming African Nations Championship U17, scheduled to

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Niger adopts digital payments for vaccination campaigns

Niger adopts digital payments for vaccination campaigns During the April 2026 National Polio Vaccination Days in Niger, the Niamey region implemented a groundbreaking digital payment system for health workers and

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How west africa’s instability is reshaping Nigeria’s security strategy

Nigeria’s security landscape is no longer shaped by domestic challenges alone. The widening crisis in Mali, compounded by instability in Burkina Faso and Niger, has created a ripple effect that

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Why Mali’s withdrawal from ECOWAS is a dangerous gamble for the Sahel

In the high-stakes world of geopolitics, timing can make or break a nation. The decision by the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—to sever ties with

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Patrice talon honored as hounon d’honneur in Benin

In a historic move, the President of Bénin, Patrice Talon, has been granted an unprecedented honor by the Vodun community. On May 2, 2026, he was bestowed the title of

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Tragic events in doungouro: Niger vdp massacre civilians after terror attack

On Monday, May 4, 2026, the village of Doungouro, nestled within Niger’s Tillabéri region, became the scene of a profound double tragedy. Following a deadly incursion by the Islamic State

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Une intelligence artificielle au service de la purification de l’eau au Bénin

Une avancée technologique majeure pour l’accès à l’eau à Cotonou Au cœur du Bénin, la start-up SSaFE redéfinit les standards de l’innovation environnementale. Porté par l’ingénieure chimiste Marielle Agbahoungbata, un

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