The Republic of Senegal has intensified its diplomatic engagement in West Africa. A high-level ministerial delegation from Dakar arrived in Bissau on Thursday, tasked with advancing a carefully structured mediation plan aimed at resolving the institutional deadlock in neighboring Guinea-Bissau. The meeting, held with General Horta Ntam, who leads theContinue Reading
Bénin Bénin 2060: national education council prioritizes science and vocational training From August 5 to 7, 2026, the National Education Council (CNE) will convene its third consultative assembly in Cotonou. The event will focus on strengthening scientific, technological, and vocational education as key drivers for Benin’s future development. Government officials,Continue Reading
First prisoner handover from Kinshasa to M23 under Doha peace framework Breaking news. Congolese authorities have transferred a first batch of 15 detainees to the M23 rebel group, marking the initial implementation of the prisoner exchange mechanism agreed in Doha in 2025. Facilitated by the International Committee of the RedContinue Reading
Ongoing Violence in Eastern DRC Sparks Prisoner Exchange Deal The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has transferred 15 prisoners to the M23 rebel group, marking a long-awaited step in the stalled peace process, as confirmed by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). This move follows a prisoner exchangeContinue Reading
PoliticsAfrica African democracy under pressure: progress and setbacks PoliticsAfrica The Roundtable August 7, 2026 This week, Éric Topona’s guests examine the state of democracy in select sub-Saharan African nations, including Senegal, Madagascar, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. The discussion was recorded in early July at one of Deutsche Welle’s studiosContinue Reading
Tense exchanges mark colonel Otoulou’s testimony in the Martinez Zogo case The judicial proceedings surrounding the Martinez Zogo affair took a dramatic turn this week as Colonel Otoulou’s testimonies before the military court in Yaoundé escalated into sharp confrontations. The hearings, which have drawn widespread attention, exposed deep tensions asContinue Reading
In Togo, the erosion of information freedom is no longer confined to the pages of NGO reports or official regulatory statements. It’s a lived reality on the streets, where the simple act of distributing a newspaper now carries significant risk. By extending pressure to even the most vulnerable street vendors,Continue Reading
How Boko Haram factions leverage artificial intelligence to enhance operations in Nigeria Recent findings reveal that splinter groups of Boko Haram in Nigeria’s northeastern region have begun integrating publicly available generative artificial intelligence tools into their operational frameworks. This revelation comes from a 2026 study conducted by the Cambridge ProgrammeContinue Reading
Benin political leaders urged to abandon senate misconceptions During a high-level discussion on rule of law and political transition in African nations held in Cotonou on August 6, 2026, a prominent political figure emphasized the need for leaders to base their views on facts rather than bias regarding the newlyContinue Reading
The Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project, operated by Kosmos Energy, is gaining momentum as it straddles the maritime border between Senegal and Mauritania. The American firm recently updated stakeholders on its progress, confirming the commercial launch of the first phase in early 2025. This initiative is under close watchContinue Reading
The recent incident in Bullock has reignited efforts between Senegal and Gambia to finalize the demarcation of their shared border. Both nations have announced a definitive agreement aimed at resolving lingering territorial ambiguities through a series of joint field operations. Starting mid-August, teams from Senegal and Gambia will collaborate onContinue Reading
Thirty-six African migrants who were deported from the United States to Cameroon in 2026 have filed a legal complaint in Yaoundé. The plaintiffs, hailing from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Angola, Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, Kenya, Senegal, Zimbabwe, and Morocco, had previously been granted legal protections in the U.S.Continue Reading