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Togo military abuses: when soldiers terrorize homes
In Togo, the role of the military is clear: protect borders and ensure national security. Yet too often, this mission is overshadowed by a disturbing reality—soldiers breaking into homes to
Read MoreCEP 2026: government ensures school meals for exam candidates
As the Certificat d’Études Primaires (CEP) exams approach, the Bénin government has implemented a strategic measure to support young students. In an official memo, Salimane Karimou, Minister of Pre-Primary and
Read MorePolice dismantle Chinese visa fraud ring in Dakar
The Sûreté urbaine de Dakar has successfully exposed a criminal network specialized in forging visa approval letters. This operation sheds light on the increasing sophistication of illegal immigration channels operating
Read MoreKenya hosts pivotal africa-forward summit to redefine french-african ties
The Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi has become the epicenter of diplomatic attention as the Africa-Forward summit commences. Co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William
Read MoreMali’s grim reality: the chasm between Bamako’s denial and the north’s suffering roads
The desolate supply routes crisscrossing northern Mali present a grim tableau: charred vehicle husks, rotting food provisions, and lifeless bodies abandoned by the roadside. A pervasive scent of decay hangs
Read MoreHow the eu is using Togo as a strategic gateway in the Sahel crisis
The European Union has once again emphasized its commitment to strengthening ties with Togo amid a global landscape riddled with geopolitical tensions. This pledge was reiterated by Gwilym Ceri Jones,
Read MoreThe complex legacy of pan-africanism in modern africa
The imminent court ruling in South Africa regarding Kémi Séba’s case—arrested in April while attempting clandestine entry into Zimbabwe—raises a critical question: does this high-profile panafricanist activist truly embody the
Read MoreWagner vs africa corps in central africa the brutal choice facing civilians
The Central African Republic (CAR) stands at a crossroads as the future of its security partnerships hangs in the balance. With the looming question of whether to embrace the Wagner
Read MoreThe enduring influence of French businesses in Sénégal
From the scenic Dakar coastline to the historic Gorée Island, and spanning the airport highway to remote rural settlements, thousands of solar-powered streetlights now illuminate the landscape of Sénégal. This
Read MoreBurkina Faso transforms cities with urban greening amid heat and dust
Burkina Faso is rolling out an ambitious urban greening initiative to combat rising temperatures and dusty streets. The national landscaping program aims to create 80 green spaces, green 60 roundabouts,
Read MoreCôte d’Ivoire aims to become Africa’s leading space technology hub
The space economy is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of Côte d’Ivoire’s strategic development, as the nation aspires to establish itself as a premier continental hub. Ivorian leaders view the mastery
Read MoreFaure Gnassingbé’s alleged gamble: how Togo’s leader reportedly fueled Mali’s chaos
While Lomé publicly presents itself as a key mediator in the West African sub-region, a far more unsettling truth is reportedly emerging from Western diplomatic circles. According to diplomatic sources
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