The leadership at Togo’s state-owned power utility, Compagnie Énergie Électrique du Togo (CEET), has undergone a significant shift with the removal of its director general, Débo-K’mba Barandao. The decision, confirmed through multiple channels, marks a notable change at the helm of the national electricity provider. While no official statementContinue Reading
A severe traffic incident unfolded this Wednesday on Togo’s National Road N°1, involving a public transport bus and a heavy goods truck. The impact, described as exceptionally violent, resulted in extensive material damage and sent shockwaves through commuters on this crucial national artery. Initial reports indicate the accident occurred aroundContinue Reading
Third-term ambition triggers mass protests in Democratic Republic of Congo As debates over constitutional amendments gain momentum in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a coalition of opposition figures and civil society groups sent a clear message to President Félix Tshisekédi: his pursuit of a third term will not goContinue Reading
The reigning Champions League champions, Paris Saint-Germain, are already turning their attention to summer transfers. With a second consecutive European title secured, the club is eyeing fresh talent to bolster their squad for the upcoming season. Among the names under consideration is Yan Diomandé, the explosive 19-year-old winger making wavesContinue Reading
Tensions are escalating in Senegal’s political landscape as the Front pour la Défense de la Démocratie et de la République (FDR) intensifies its call for the exclusion of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko from the National Assembly. The coalition argues that his continued presence in the legislature violates established legal andContinue Reading
Lomé, June 3 2026 — Following official visits to Nigeria, Niger and Burkina Faso, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni touched down in Lomé this afternoon for a working visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. The Beninese leader was greeted at Lomé’s Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport by Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé,Continue Reading
Senegalese Christians urged to strengthen political engagement The Autonomous Christian Movement for Sustainable Development (MAC 20), a civil society organization in Senegal, has highlighted what it calls an insufficient level of political commitment among the country’s Christian community. The call was made during a forum held in Mbour, south ofContinue Reading
society Vandalism at Gabon’s Media Regulator Raises Security Concerns By Editor-in-Chief June 3, 2026 81 No comment Libreville, June 3, 2026 — The forced entry and vandalism of several offices at Gabon’s High Authority of Communication (HAC) has ignited urgent discussions about the security of the nation’s public institutions. TheContinue Reading
In Lomé, the 2026 Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) General Meetings did more than approve dividend returns—they set a new governance trajectory for the panafrican banking powerhouse, validated by record financials, shareholder backing, and a reshuffled board of directors. Shareholders endorsed every resolution presented, including the approval of 2025’s financial statements,Continue Reading
Washington’s push to accelerate the deportation of undocumented migrants has encountered an unexpected diplomatic hurdle in Central Africa. The Gabonese government has firmly rejected a proposed bilateral agreement aimed at receiving migrants expelled from the United States, defying expectations of unconditional alignment with American policies. The bold stance taken byContinue Reading
Despite a nationwide shutdown declared by opposition parties in Kinshasa, the government remains steadfast in its push for constitutional reforms. Both sides now claim victory in what has become the latest high-stakes political standoff in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Wednesday afternoon saw a slow return to normalcy inContinue Reading
The political atmosphere in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has recently seen a notable slowdown, attributed to ongoing actions by the nation’s opposition against President Félix Tshisekedi. This period of heightened political tension highlights the dynamic landscape involving prominent figures. Among those shaping the discourse are key opposition leadersContinue Reading