DRC crisis: M23 accused of mass forced conscription and brutal detentions Investigations reveal that the M23 armed group has systematically carried out mass forced conscriptions in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. According to fresh reports, thousands of civilians, former soldiers, and local militia members have been forcibly recruited andContinue Reading
Burkina Faso has successfully closed its first bond issue specifically targeting its diaspora, marking a major financial achievement. The operation, known as the Diaspora Bond, raised 151.5 billion CFA francs, significantly exceeding the initial targets set by authorities in Ouagadougou. For a Sahelian nation facing rising financing needs and limitedContinue Reading
Publié aujourd’hui à 07h03 Lecture : 5 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Jeune Afrique Faure Gnassingbé By Aïssata Issa — AnalystContinue Reading
As Gabon aspires to build a modern Fifth Republic, its media sector is experiencing one of the most severe crises in its history. Print journalism is in decline, online media are struggling, advertising revenue is drying up, access to public information is increasingly difficult, and numerous outlets are disappearing. BeyondContinue Reading
«Yaoundé has transformed into a city far removed from the village I knew two decades ago,» shares a longtime resident. The capital of Cameroon now stretches beyond its fabled seven hills, a sprawling metropolis where modern infrastructure meets bustling daily life. For this lifelong inhabitant, the changes bring both prideContinue Reading
China supplies 30% of Chad imports, UAE buys 26% of exports Two powers dominate Chad’s foreign trade, but in radically opposite roles. China, an indispensable supplier China dominated Chad’s import market in 2025, delivering goods worth 306.5 billion FCFA, or 30.7 percent of total imports. This made China the leadingContinue Reading
Just hours before the opening match of the 2026 football World Cup, Senegal is already in the grip of sports betting fever. Over the past five years, the industry has gone digital, removing the need to visit a physical shop – a few taps on a phone are enough toContinue Reading
Following their second consecutive Champions League triumph, Paris Saint-Germain is bracing for a dynamic transfer period. Several players are expected to depart this summer, with Kang-In Lee among them. Atlético de Madrid has reportedly expressed interest in the 25-year-old midfielder, and a significant marketing consideration could pave the way forContinue Reading
Paris Saint-Germain are set for a busy summer transfer window. The French champions want to refresh Luis Enrique’s squad after winning a second consecutive Champions League. One name linked is young Portuguese playmaker Mateus Fernandes. However, Parisian officials may be beaten to his signature by a Premier League heavyweight. TheContinue Reading
Cameroon senate president urges stronger action against sexual violence and femicides At the opening of the second ordinary session of the Senate on Tuesday in Yaoundé, Senate President Aboubakary Abdoulaye urged the Cameroonian government to step up the fight against sexual violence against children and femicides, which he described asContinue Reading
Gabon Post’s Director-General, Alfred Ikaka Bobe, has unveiled a new digital solution for savers whose funds remain frozen following the PostBank SA collapse in 2017. An online platform now allows depositors to confirm their inclusion in the official recapitalization lists without stepping out of their homes. To verify their status,Continue Reading
The embrace of a circular economy within Morocco’s textile sector stands to unlock a substantial $1.9 billion in private investment and generate over 30,000 employment opportunities. This transformative potential positions the kingdom at the forefront of an industrial reorientation, driven by textile waste recycling, a commitment to reducing environmental impact,Continue Reading