Burkina Faso: the growing isolation of Ibrahim Traoré amid security and governance challenges

The age-old trap of military leaders ascending to power—confusing powerful rhetoric with ground realities and misreading public silence as unwavering support—appears increasingly evident in Burkina Faso. Behind carefully staged appearances,

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Political turmoil in Senegal as pastef faces mass resignations

What began as isolated departures among Pastef’s ranks has rapidly escalated into a full-blown exodus. Veteran cadres, youth leaders and heads of public agencies are abandoning the party in growing

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Boni Yayi to join Benin’s senate as historic institution takes shape

In an unexpected turn of events, former Beninese President Boni Yayi has announced his decision to take a seat in the newly established Senate, set to be officially inaugurated in

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Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré accused of running digital militia to silence journalists

In Burkina Faso, a prominent press freedom watchdog has accused Captain Ibrahim Traoré of deploying a digital militia to systematically target journalists covering sensitive political issues. The allegations, detailed in

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Gabon-France talks focus on economic cooperation and military transition

The official visit of Gabon’s President, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, to France concluded yesterday evening, marking a pivotal step in bilateral relations. The final day of his trip was packed

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Gabon France state visit highlights deepening ties and challenges

Behind the scenes of Gabon’s high-stakes state visit to France When Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the transitional leader of Gabon, stepped onto French soil for a landmark state visit, the

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Cameroun’s soaring floating debt hits 1.8 billion USD in early 2026

The floating debt in Cameroun has surged to nearly 1.8 billion USD by the end of the first quarter of 2026, underscoring a deepening structural imbalance between the State Treasury’s

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Camtel and Amazon Web Services explore cloud partnership in Cameroon

In Yaoundé, discussions took shape between the leadership of Camtel and a delegation from Amazon Web Services (AWS) focused on the African market. Judith Yah Sunday, CEO of the Cameroonian

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Cameroon politics: the rise and fall of Marafa Hamidou Yaya

Résumé Featured in: Political profiles Cameroon politics: tracing the meteoric rise and abrupt fall of Marafa Hamidou Yaya For over four decades, President Paul Biya’s leadership has shaped—and reshaped—the political

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Niger and South Africa strengthen security ties in Niamey meeting

 A high-level meeting in Niamey today marked a pivotal moment in Niger’s expanding security partnerships, as the country’s top Interior Minister welcomed a senior South African delegation. Niamey — July

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Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger officially enter the race for can 2032

The African Football Confederation (CAF) has officially recognized the joint bid by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). This milestone, though symbolic,

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Côte d’Ivoire praised for political stability and governance reforms by African peer review mechanism

The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), Africa’s leading governance instrument established by the African Union, has commended Côte d’Ivoire for its strides in political stability, economic transformation, and institutional reforms.

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