On August 28, 2026, the global credit rating agency Moody’s lowered Senegal’s sovereign rating from Caa1 to Caa2. This decision was primarily driven by significant refinancing pressures and the ongoing absence of a formal program with the Fonds monétaire international (FMI). However, for Deputy Thierno Alassane Sall, who also leadsContinue Reading

Cameroon’s president, Paul Biya, has sent Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute to Luanda to participate in the 21st extraordinary session of the African Union’s Conference of Heads of State and Government. Discussions at this crucial gathering will focus on bolstering Africa’s conflict prevention and resolution mechanisms. Following his highly publicizedContinue Reading

In Niamey, a pattern of political upheaval unfolds with tragic, almost mechanical predictability. While leaders and faces may change, the underlying method of power acquisition remains disturbingly consistent. When heavy gunfire and explosions once again shattered the night near the presidential palace and airbase in Niamey, the populace held itsContinue Reading

Politique Gabon : Makokou, le service public se rapproche 61 No comment Libreville, Saturday, August 29, 2026 – In Makokou, the Ogooué-Ivindo province continues its transformation, particularly through services that directly impact citizens. On Saturday, August 29, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, accompanied by First Lady Zita Oligui Nguema, officiallyContinue Reading

Reports of gunfire and agitated movements near Niamey’s Diori-Hamani International Airport have cast a revealing light on the evolving security landscape. Information indicates that Russian elements of the Africa Corps are reportedly engaged in urgent negotiations with Nigerien military personnel controlling the site, seeking an immediate exit. Should these accountsContinue Reading

DRC opposition coalition C64 rejects president tshisekedi’s national dialogue proposal The C64 coalition has unequivocally rejected President Félix Tshisekedi’s latest initiative for a national dialogue, labeling it as a mere diversion from the profound and pressing issues confronting the Congolese populace. The opposition bloc asserts that the current administration isContinue Reading