Niger’s security paradox: tiani’s struggle against an ideological foe

Two years after General Abdourahamane Tiani orchestrated the overthrow of democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum, ostensibly to restore national security, the military leader now confronts a stark reality that significantly

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Senegal secures substantial world bank funding of 340 billion fcfa

The World Bank has committed a significant financial package of 340 billion FCFA to benefit Senegal, with details recently unveiled by the country’s Presidency. This announcement, originating from Dakar, forms

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Togo’s judiciary boosted by 28 new magistrates

A pivotal moment in the ongoing modernization of Togo’s judicial framework unfolded this Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in Lomé. During a cabinet meeting, the executive branch formally endorsed two draft

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Gabon’s mining boom aims to power economic transformation

Facing a steep decline in its oil revenues, Gabon is pivoting decisively toward mineral extraction as the cornerstone of its economic future. Over recent months, the government has unveiled ambitious

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36 African migrants sue Cameroon over US deportation transfers

36 African migrants sue Cameroon over US deportation transfers Their legal representative, Me Joseph Fru Awah, argues that Cameroon cannot be used as a transit point for sending individuals back

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Togo facing international pressure over constitutional reform

The political crisis in Togo has escalated into an international dispute, with 43 civil society organizations (CSOs) from Africa and the diaspora urging the Economic Community of West African States

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Niger three years after the coup: promises unmet amid growing disillusionment

When General Abdourahamane Tiani seized power in Niamey on July 26, 2023, his justification rested on three pillars: restoring national sovereignty, eradicating terrorism, and ending foreign interference in Niger’s affairs.

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Senegal: civil servants face post-Magal challenges

In Senegal, the period immediately following the revered Grand Magal of Touba has ushered in a distinct sense of disquiet for many civil servants across the nation. The spiritual pilgrimage,

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Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo escalates as WHO chief visits

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over the rapid escalation of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), describing its spread as « occurring at

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After two months away, who is leading Cameroon amid paul biya’s absence

Yaoundé — The whereabouts of President Paul Biya, one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, have sparked speculation across Cameroon as the 93-year-old leader completes two months abroad. Civil society groups and

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How Benin is leading global ocean forecasting with the OPERA project

Benin takes center stage in ocean prediction with OPERA In an era of rising coastal challenges and marine resource management demands, Benin has emerged as a pivotal player in maritime

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WHO chief arrives in Kinshasa amid worsening Ebola outbreak in DRC

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has touched down in Kinshasa to hold high-level discussions with President Félix Tshisekedi as the Democratic Republic of the

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