Benin and World Bank forge 10-year alliance to drive job growth and human capital development A groundbreaking decade-long collaboration between Benin and the World Bank kicked off in Cotonou this past July, marking a new chapter in the country’s economic journey. The launch event drew high-level participation from government officials,Continue Reading
Politics Leadership and Courage: How Gabon’s President Stands Out in Global Politics By Editor-in-Chief July 20, 2026 119 No comment Libreville, July 20, 2026 – The 2026 Political Courage Award granted to Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema transcends a mere ceremonial honor. It represents global recognition of a leadershipContinue Reading
Ousmane Sonko’s anticipated arrival in Thiès: how the Rail Capital is preparing his welcome Thiès is rolling out the red carpet for Ousmane Sonko this Sunday, with party officials working tirelessly to orchestrate a memorable reception that will bolster the ongoing membership drive. Ousmane Sonko continues his political tour thisContinue Reading
Congo DR: Félix Tshisekedi cancels planned UN Security Council address Politics Monday, July 20, 2026 – 13:08 President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo has decided to cancel his scheduled in-person attendance at the high-level United Nations Security Council debate in New York, originally planned for July 22,Continue Reading
In any functioning democracy, matters of national defense are inherently sensitive. Military operations, intelligence-sharing, and strategic partnerships often operate behind closed doors. Yet when secrecy becomes the default rather than the exception, it erodes trust rather than reinforcing it. In Togo, reports have increasingly highlighted the presence of foreign militaryContinue Reading
Behind closed doors at Senegal’s National Assembly: Ousmane Sonko’s legislative agenda Ousmane Sonko is championing a groundbreaking bill that would require presidents to declare their assets upon leaving office, a move already backed by the Justice Minister. Senegal’s National Assembly is gearing up for a packed legislative session, with institutionalContinue Reading
For decades, Burkina Faso was recognized not for its crises but for a relative stability under Blaise Compaoré’s leadership. Though his rule faced persistent criticism—particularly regarding democratic stagnation and political repression—it was undeniably a period when daily life functioned with far fewer disruptions. Citizens traveled freely, farmers cultivated their land,Continue Reading
Bénin constitutional court reviews presidential election lessons The Constitutional Court of Benin concluded a five-day seminar in Agoué on Friday, July 17, evaluating the presidential election held on April 12, 2026. During this intensive review, justices examined the entire electoral process to highlight strengths, challenges, and areas for improvement aheadContinue Reading
Political analysis Cameroun parliamentary session length: a debate on legislative efficiency Journalist Guibai Gatama challenges whether Cameroon’s National Assembly can fulfill its constitutional duties with its current three annual 30-day sessions. Marturin ATCHA |20 July 2026|2 min read AAA Follow Cameroun news on Google Summarize Listen Comment Advertisement In Cameroon,Continue Reading
Politique Durée des sessions parlementaires au Cameroun : Guibai Gatama questionne l’efficacité de l’Assemblée nationale Au Cameroun, la durée des sessions parlementaires préoccupe Guibai Gatama. Le journaliste s’interroge sur la capacité de l’Assemblée nationale à remplir pleinement ses missions constitutionnelles […] Marturin ATCHA |20 juillet 2026|2 min de lecture AAAContinue Reading
Sixteen members of Niger’s Defense and Security Forces (FDS) were killed and twenty-three others wounded following a terrorist ambush on Friday, July 17, 2026, in the Tillabéri region. The attack targeted a military detachment conducting an administrative liaison mission along the Bankilaré–Téra axis, close to the village of Doungouro. AccordingContinue Reading
Mankono, Côte d’Ivoire – The departmental secretariat of the Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP) in Mankono, encompassing both the commune and sub-prefecture, recently convened its political regrouping on July 17 and 18, 2026. This significant event centered on a comprehensive review of the 2025 elections, robust trainingContinue Reading