The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Burundi, alongside his Congolese counterpart, has issued a renewed call for international support to address the ongoing security crisis in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This urgent appeal comes as violence persists despite signed peace agreements, leaving communitiesContinue Reading
The Sahel is sliding deeper into one of the world’s most overlooked humanitarian catastrophes, with over 24 million people in urgent need of assistance in 2026. While global focus remains fixed on conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, communities across the Sahel face an escalating emergency that demandsContinue Reading
On June 3, 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema welcomed Gabon’s newly appointed Director General of Taxes, Edith Laure Mbiguidi Oyaya, alongside her leadership team and Thierry Minko, Minister of Economy, Finance, Debt, and State Holdings with a mandate to combat rising living costs. The landmark meeting served as theContinue Reading
The “ville morte” (ghost town) operation observed this Wednesday, June 3rd, in Kinshasa did not bring the capital to a complete standstill. Throughout the heart of the RDC and its various provinces, the opposition struggled to fully mobilize the population behind their call for action. Markets eventually reopened, taxis navigatedContinue Reading
Gabon is charting an ambitious economic course for its next five-year term, aiming to unlock a total financing package of 27 trillion FCFA under the 2026-2030 National Growth and Development Plan (PNCD). Of this, a staggering 18 trillion FCFA is expected to flow from the private sector, while the remainingContinue Reading
The United States is tightening its grip on key figures fueling the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed fresh sanctions on two individuals deeply embedded in the violence tearing through North and South Kivu provinces: a seniorContinue Reading
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon has disclosed that his administration turned down a formal proposal from the US government to host migrants expelled from American soil. The revelation, shared during a high-profile interview, underscores Libreville’s divergent stance compared to other African capitals courted by Washington since Donald Trump’sContinue Reading
As Maghnes Akliouche prepares to represent France at the upcoming World Cup, discussions about his future club are intensifying. The young midfielder, currently playing for AS Monaco, has emerged as a top target for Paris Saint-Germain, raising questions about a potential swap deal involving Kang-in Lee. The Ligue 1 powerhouseContinue Reading
In Mali, a month has passed since human rights lawyer and former minister Mountaga Tall was forcibly taken by state security forces, along with his son and other pro-democracy advocates, military personnel and religious leaders. The detentions occurred amid a wave of violence that struck the nation on April 25,Continue Reading
On Tuesday, Bénin’s newly elected President Romuald Wadagni embarked on a pivotal diplomatic mission to Burkina Faso, marking a significant chapter in West African relations. This short but strategic visit underscores a shared commitment to rejuvenating the deep-rooted historical, economic, and cultural bonds that have long connected the two nations.Continue Reading
Algeria’s Prime Minister Mr. Sifi Ghrieb held a pivotal meeting with Niger’s Head of State, General Abdourahamane Tiani, in the capital city of Niamey on Wednesday. The high-level discussions underscored the robust and evolving partnership between the two neighboring nations, with a strong emphasis on mutual solidarity and cooperation. TheContinue Reading
Senegal’s political landscape shaken by legal battle over Ousmane Sonko’s seat The Front for the Defence of the Republic (FDR) has escalated tensions in the National Assembly by formally demanding the removal of Ousmane Sonko from his parliamentary seat. The coalition, led by Khalifa Sall, has declared Sonko’s presence inContinue Reading