Gabon bets big on mining to transform its economy Listen – 02:19 Facing a steep decline in oil revenues, Gabon is charting a new course by prioritizing mineral extraction. In recent months, the government has unveiled financial commitments totaling several hundred million dollars to accelerate mining projects across the nation.Continue Reading
In Cameroon, the official publication of presidential decrees promoting five brigadier generals has reignited public discussion regarding the absence of President Paul Biya from the public eye. The head of state has not been seen in person since departing the country on June 7, raising questions about his capacity toContinue Reading
36 african migrants expelled from US seek legal protection in Cameroon Their lawyer argues that Cameroon cannot serve as a transit hub for deportations to persecution or torture. A landmark legal battle is unfolding in Yaoundé as 36 African migrants expelled from the United States file a lawsuit against Cameroon’sContinue Reading
The dispute surrounding Togo’s Fifth Republic is escalating onto the international stage. In a joint open letter, 43 civil society organizations (CSOs) from across Africa and its diaspora are calling on ECOWAS, the African Union, and the United Nations to enact punitive measures against the Togolese government. This urgent pleaContinue Reading
Nearly three years after Senegal’s political upheavals, the nation’s economic recovery remains stalled. While citizens once hoped for progress under the new administration, internal divisions have overshadowed development ambitions. The Agenda Sénégal 2050 and the Plan de redressement économique et social (PRES) were launched with high expectations, yet tangible resultsContinue Reading
Key challenge How can Cotonou’s port area maintain vibrant street food trade while ensuring strict hygiene and safety for both vendors and customers? Solution implemented The Port Autonome de Cotonou (PAC) addressed pressing concerns about unsafe working conditions and food hygiene along the port route through extensive stakeholder consultations. TheContinue Reading
The coup’s founding promises and their fading allure When General Abdourahamane Tiani seized power on 26 July 2023, he framed his takeover as a necessary rupture with the past. The junta’s narrative rested on three pillars: reclaiming national sovereignty, eradicating terrorism, and ending foreign interference in Niger’s affairs. This discourse,Continue Reading
Staff Writer Bassirou Diomaye Faye Civil servants caught between promises and unpaid dues after Magal celebrations The Grand Magal of Touba, a major spiritual event in Sénégal, has concluded, leaving behind not just spiritual reflections but also mounting frustrations among civil servants. As the nation celebrated with fervor, many publicContinue Reading
WHO Director-General arrives in Kinshasa as Ebola cases surge The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued repeated warnings about the rapid escalation of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), describing its spread as «unprecedented in pace». Since the epidemic began, health authorities have recorded 3,874 confirmedContinue Reading
The whereabouts of Cameroon’s President Paul Biya remain shrouded in mystery, sparking widespread speculation about his health and the country’s leadership. At 93 years old, the veteran leader—reelected in 2025 under disputed circumstances—is the world’s oldest serving head of state. Yet since his departure from Yaoundé on June 7, BiyaContinue Reading
In response to pressing coastal management challenges along its shoreline and within the Gulf of Guinea, Benin has taken a decisive step forward. Through the OPERA (Ocean Prediction Enhancement in Regions of Africa) initiative—a cutting-edge international training program focused on ocean forecasting fundamentals—nearly 1,200 participants worldwide have recently completed aContinue Reading
Global Health Leader Addresses Growing Crisis in DRC The head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has touched down in Kinshasa to engage with President Félix Tshisekedi as the Democratic Republic of Congo battles its 17th Ebola outbreak, now escalating rapidly. Epidemic Surges Across Central Africa The resurgenceContinue Reading