The revelation that the so-called “hidden debt” scandal was entirely fabricated has left many questioning its origins and consequences. First exposed in a press conference by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in September 2024, this false narrative was later acknowledged by its own architect as a deliberate misrepresentation. The repercussions haveContinue Reading
Breaking News Politics: Kinshasa: group claiming to be ‘Force du Progrès’ occupies archbishop’s esplanade, Church denounces ‘provocation’ Politics: UNC’s stance on constitutional change: Michel Moto claims ‘nine out of ten’ party MPs support referendum Justice: Accra: DRC calls for transforming historic transatlantic slave trade recognition into concrete actions for lastingContinue Reading
The communication team of the Haut-Uele provincial government has swiftly rebutted claims suggesting Governor Jean Bakomito Gambu’s alleged complicity with Corneille Nangaa. Muammar Awoni, head of the provincial communication cell (Cellcom), issued a formal statement addressing the accusations head-on. The controversy stems from a recent report questioning whether the GovernorContinue Reading
CENCO condemns police-force du progrès collaboration in suppressing opposition protests Opposition protest in Kinshasa on June 12, 2026 The National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) has issued a strong condemnation of what it describes as the coordinated repression of opposition protests by the national police in collaboration with members ofContinue Reading
Ouagadougou recently hosted the 29th edition of the Galian Awards, an event that honors outstanding journalism across Burkina Faso. On June 19, 2026, Sié Frédéric Kambou, a journalist with Burkina 24, was recognized with the Special Prize from the Ministry of Health in the online press category. The award celebratesContinue Reading
In Baku, Minister Aboubakar Nacanabo finalized a significant financing agreement with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC). This accord will channel critical funds into Burkina Faso’s economy, addressing urgent needs such as fuel, cereals, fertilizers, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises. While the infusion provides a much-needed lifelineContinue Reading
International Chad and France strengthen defense ties at Eurosatory security forum High-level discussions in Paris focus on regional security challenges and enhanced aerial defense capabilities between N’Djamena and Paris. Editorial Staff — 1 min read The Minister of National Defense, Veterans, and War Victims of Chad, General Issakha Malloua Djamouss,Continue Reading
The tarmac of Cotonou International Airport bore witness to a pivotal moment in West African diplomacy this past Friday, as a high-level Nigerien delegation touched down under full protocol, signaling the resumption of stalled bilateral talks. Far from mere diplomatic pageantry, the event marked the tangible rebirth of dialogue betweenContinue Reading
Under the guise of breaking free from colonial legacies and diversifying partnerships, Burkina Faso’s transitional government has adopted a strategy that raises a pressing concern: is the country truly reclaiming its sovereignty, or merely exchanging one overseer for another? Since Captain Ibrahim Traoré took the helm of the transition, OuagadougouContinue Reading
Following his appointment in March 2024 and the formal presentation of his credentials to Tunisia’s President Kaïs Saïed on November 6, 2025, Gabon’s Ambassador to Tunisia, Pierre Ntsiet Ngolo, has outlined a clear diplomatic roadmap for deepening bilateral ties between Libreville and Tunis. With unwavering commitment, the seasoned diplomat pledgesContinue Reading
The violent incident that unfolded in Niamey on 18 June 2026 has sent shockwaves across West Africa. As negotiations for the reopening of borders between Bénin and Niger reached a critical stage, this sudden surge of violence threatens to derail diplomatic progress. Observers now suspect an undercurrent of economic powerContinue Reading
DRC church warns constitutional changes risk national crisis The National Episcopal Conference of Congo has issued a stern warning against attempts to amend the country’s constitution, calling such moves a direct threat to the republican pact that has underpinned stability in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 2006. In aContinue Reading