The confirmation from Bissau is now official: Umaro Sissoco Embaló, the incumbent head of state of Guinea-Bissau, will stand for a second presidential term. The long-awaited declaration ends months of speculation and instantly reshapes the national conversation, pushing the country toward a contested and closely watched electoral season. For weeks,Continue Reading
The confirmation from Bissau is now official: Umaro Sissoco Embaló, the incumbent head of state of Guinea-Bissau, will stand for a second presidential term. The long-awaited declaration ends months of speculation and instantly reshapes the national conversation, pushing the country toward a contested and closely watched electoral season. For weeks,Continue Reading
South Africa has been jolted by a fresh outbreak of gun violence that left at least 27 people dead in two separate attacks in Johannesburg and the Cape Town area, reigniting a painful national debate over public safety and what authorities can realistically do to stop the killing. A deadlyContinue Reading
The fanfare surrounding Ibrahim Traoré’s declaration that nearly 300 armored vehicles have rolled out of Burkinabè workshops since November 2025 has given way to a far more uncomfortable conversation. What was presented as a landmark of national engineering is now at the center of a widening public argument about credibility,Continue Reading
Ivory Coast rejects US proposal to host foreign deportees without citizenship ties In a bold diplomatic move, Ivory Coast has declined a recent American proposal to accept on its territory individuals expelled from the United States, regardless of their nationality. This refusal, confirmed after a high-level visit by a U.S.Continue Reading
The implementation of the mutual recognition agreement under the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program is reshaping how Benin’s certified companies approach the Chinese market. This customs framework creates a dedicated channel for local businesses that meet strict compliance standards, giving them streamlined access to one of the world’s largest consumerContinue Reading
A legacy of scarcity: life in Niger’s northern communities The official narrative from Niamey often highlights new energy projects and rising national capacity, but for those living in the northern regions of Niger, the daily struggle for water and electricity tells a different story. For two months, residents in Agadez,Continue Reading
Public outrage and corporate fallout are growing at an unprecedented rate after shocking revelations surfaced about the alleged smuggling network operating within Air Senegal. The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) has launched a sweeping investigation into allegations that members of the airline’s cabin crew facilitated the transport of illicit goodsContinue Reading
As Senegal gears up for its much-anticipated local elections, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye faces intensifying political headwinds. The delayed vote, now looming closer than ever, has sparked heated debates about governance, timing, and the president’s ability to navigate this critical juncture. Among the most vocal critics is political strategist BabacarContinue Reading
A recent urban planning initiative in Côte d’Ivoire has reignited long-standing tensions between the Abidjan District and the Plateau Municipality, highlighting the ongoing struggle for control over the city’s development priorities. municipal authorities decry unilateral demolition of recent investments The Plateau Municipality has condemned what it describes as unilateral actionsContinue Reading
The political earthquake in Senegal’s National Assembly has shifted power dynamics, with Ousmane Sonko—now President of the Assembly—positioned to dramatically reshape the 2026 budget debate. As public scrutiny intensifies and constitutional firewalls come under the spotlight, the fallout from this budget battle isn’t just about numbers. It’s about who controlsContinue Reading
The countdown to a defining political moment in Senegal has officially begun. Starting December 2, 2026, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye gains a potent constitutional tool: the power to dissolve the National Assembly. This seismic shift arrives amid a fractured parliamentary landscape, where the president’s party holds no majority, and theContinue Reading