Bénin: A prominent figure welcomes Julien Kandé Kansou’s release and urges national unity A historic presidential pardon granted by Head of State Romuald Wadagni has led to the liberation of Julien Kandé Kansou on August 1, 2026, sparking widespread approval across Benin’s political spectrum. The decision has been hailed asContinue Reading
Niger faces surge in terror-driven displacement near Benin and Nigeria borders In the southwestern region of Niger, a wave of terrorist assaults in mid-July has forced hundreds of residents from their homes, marking a disturbing shift in violence that had previously been concentrated in the country’s northern and eastern zones.Continue Reading
Mali journalist handed six-month prison sentence after criticizing junta A Malian journalist has been sentenced to one year in prison, with six months to be served, following remarks made at a media forum in Bamako. The case has reignited concerns about press freedom in the country. Chahana Takiou, editor ofContinue Reading
Gabon’s latest sovereign bond issuance has exceeded initial expectations, raising $920 million in international markets—the largest such transaction in years. While this achievement signals progress compared to its 2025 placement, the elevated borrowing cost underscores lingering investor skepticism despite ongoing reforms. Libreville has taken a significant step in its externalContinue Reading
Italian club Como could find their squad depth severely impacted for their inaugural Champions League campaign, with UEFA regulations potentially limiting them to just 16 or 17 players per match sheet. This unexpected challenge stems from a specific rule concerning the number of locally trained players within the team. MakingContinue Reading
Publié aujourd’hui à 15h34 Lecture : 2 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Damien Glez Dessinateur et éditorialiste franco-burkinabè. By Aïssata Issa — AnalystContinue Reading
Cash-stuffed offices and unchecked flows: the hidden side of Togo’s charity sector Behind the polished rhetoric of poverty alleviation and social welfare, a disturbing trend is unfolding in Togo. Recent events at the Muslims Around The World (MATW) NGO headquarters in Kpogan have exposed a troubling pattern: the unchecked riseContinue Reading
On August 2, 2026, Burkina Faso’s delegation arrived in Astana, Kazakhstan, to compete in the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) 2026. This prestigious global event brings together the brightest young minds in AI to showcase their technical prowess and innovative solutions. Following rigorous national selections and intensive training inContinue Reading
A leading spiritual figure in Senegal has entered the political fray, urging the nation’s president and prime minister to set aside their differences and prioritize the country’s stability. A call for national unity during challenging times During the recent Grand Magal of Touba—an annual celebration marking the exile of CheikhContinue Reading
The Illusion of Progress: Togo’s Economic Mismatch As Lomé’s political elite heralds another milestone in the nation’s governance—a fifth republic tailored to the regime’s vision—the economic landscape tells a far grimmer story. While officials tout infrastructure upgrades and macroeconomic stability, the harsh truth is that decades of financial injections haveContinue Reading
Fadwa Islah Senior reporter specializing in Morocco Western Sahara Diplomatic shadows cast over Dakar In the bustling corridors of Dakar’s diplomatic circles, a familiar tension has resurfaced, this time centered on the long-standing dispute over the Western Sahara. The issue, which has lingered for decades, has once again taken centerContinue Reading
Niger is grappling with a deepening security crisis, particularly in the Loga area of Dosso region, where renewed attacks have driven hundreds of residents to abandon their homes. The mid-July surge in violence, attributed to armed jihadist groups active in the region, underscores a troubling trend: despite assurances from militaryContinue Reading