The Constitutional Court’s endorsement of the referendum law has reignited fierce debates in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with opposition factions vowing to escalate their resistance. Political analysts warn this decision could plunge the nation into deeper turmoil. The coalition Article 64 has condemned the ruling, arguing it pavesContinue Reading
The ability to review files, exchange with collaborators, issue directives or approve administrative acts remotely is now within reach. Yet when it comes to the President of the Republic, distance work cannot rely on ordinary digital tools. It demands systems capable of guaranteeing the confidentiality of information, the identity ofContinue Reading
The latest political exchange in Senegal has taken a significant turn as Imam Kanté directly addressed Moundiaye Cissé’s remarks regarding Ousmane Sonko. This intervention adds depth to the ongoing discourse shaping the nation’s political landscape.Continue Reading
PoliticsCameroon Paul Biya’s health fuels debate on free speech in Cameroon July 29, 2026 The six-month prison sentence handed to online commentator Patrick Mengue for allegedly insulting President Paul Biya has intensified discussions about the boundaries of free speech in Cameroon. The ruling, based on Cameroon’s penal code which criminalizesContinue Reading
In a bold financial move, the West African Development Bank (BOAD) has approved two loans totaling 60.6 billion West African CFA francs—equivalent to approximately $105 million—earmarked for critical infrastructure projects in Niger. The agreements, signed in Niamey in the presence of Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine and Serge Ekue,Continue Reading
Northern Bénin customs strike against explosive trafficking In a decisive operation conducted in northern Bénin, customs officials have intercepted nearly half a ton of high-powered explosives originating from Togo. This significant seizure is part of a broader nationwide campaign led by the customs hierarchy to tighten border security in responseContinue Reading
Fresh data from the African Development Bank (AfDB) reveals a striking imbalance in Africa’s economic landscape: just five countries now generate nearly 60% of the continent’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Algeria and Ethiopia stand as the continent’s economic titans, driving growth and shaping the trajectory ofContinue Reading
The Côte d’Ivoire has made remarkable strides in its digital economy this year, climbing 4% in the latest International Telecommunication Union (ITU) ICT Development Index (IDI). The country’s score surged from 69.5 in 2025 to 72 points in 2026, reflecting a strong upward trajectory in digital transformation. This achievement underscoresContinue Reading
Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey and the IOM delegation align their strategies to bolster Niger’s sovereignty and growth. Niamey, Niger — Strategic alignment and renewed national pride set the stage for high-level diplomatic discussions as the International Organization for Migration (IOM) delegation engaged with Niger’s top leadership in the halls ofContinue Reading
The Burkina Faso gold industry is undergoing a seismic shift under the current transitional government. With the establishment of the National Precious Substances Company (SONASP) in 2023 and the inauguration of local infrastructure projects such as the national gold refinery in Ouagadougou, authorities are pushing a bold agenda: reclaiming controlContinue Reading
The first quarter of 2026 has seen Gabon’s electricity production plummet by 13.2% compared to the previous quarter and a staggering 20.1% year-over-year decline. This alarming trend, highlighted in the latest Sectoral Outlook report from the General Directorate of Economics and Fiscal Policy, exposes a deep-rooted systemic weakness that householdsContinue Reading
Diplomatic stagnation amidst unresolved tensions Nearly two months after Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni’s visit to Niamey and five weeks following technical discussions between experts from both nations, hopes for a swift resolution to the Niger–Bénin border crisis had begun to resurface. The joint deliberations had signaled a potential thaw inContinue Reading