As South Africa’s courts prepare to rule on Kémi Séba’s fate, the Bénin-born activist faces extradition after his mid-April arrest while attempting to cross into Zimbabwe. With 1.5 million social media followers, Séba has become a lightning rod for debates on whether he truly embodies today’s panafricanism. His story forcesContinue Reading
The imminent verdict from South African courts on the fate of Kémi Séba—arrested in April while attempting to enter Zimbabwe clandestinely—has sparked a critical question: Is this controversial internet personality, with 1.5 million followers, the true heir to modern panafricanism? Writer Venance Konan examines the movement’s evolution and its currentContinue Reading
Sonelgaz advances 40 MW power plant project in N’Djamena A high-level delegation from Sonelgaz, led by its International CEO Yazid Djellouli, has arrived in N’Djamena to kickstart the 40 MW power plant project. This initiative aligns with Algeria‘s commitment to deepen energy partnerships with Chad, as outlined during President MahamatContinue Reading
Mali’s U17 team settles in Rabat for the upcoming tournament Following a successful training camp in Casablanca held from May 4 to 10, the Mali U17 national squad, affectionately known as the Aiglonnets, reached the city of Rabat this Sunday. Their arrival marks the beginning of their final journey inContinue Reading
Aïssata Tall Sall, former minister of Senegal, delivered a fiery political speech during the founding congress of the Taxawu Sénégal party, led by Khalifa Sall. Her address was a blend of sharp critique against the current regime and a rallying cry for opposition forces to unite and strategize effectively. TheContinue Reading
Taxawu Sénégal celebrated its foundational congress this past Sunday, drawing a diverse assembly of Senegalese opposition figures. Among the attendees were prominent names like Aïssata Tall Sall, Bamba Fall, Oumar Sarr from the Front pour la Démocratie et la République (FDR), Me Elhadj Diouf, Alioune Ndoye of the Socialist Party,Continue Reading
Bénin: Les Démocrates remain firmly in opposition as FCBE aligns with government In a decisive move, Les Démocrates (LD) has reaffirmed its opposition status during an extraordinary national council held on May 9. The gathering focused on the party’s structural challenges and future prospects, culminating in a strong declaration ofContinue Reading
The difficult choice for the Central African Republic: Wagner or Africa Corps? The Central African Republic finds itself at a strategic crossroads regarding its security partnerships. While President Touadéra appears inclined to maintain the presence of the Wagner Group, Moscow is pushing for the deployment of Africa Corps. The primaryContinue Reading
The much-anticipated gathering organized by the CNCC (Cadre national de concertation pour le changement) failed to draw the expected crowd. On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the Akassimé grounds in Lomé remained sparsely populated despite aggressive promotional efforts. Instead of the anticipated sea of supporters, only scattered groups of activists showedContinue Reading
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko led the official send-off ceremony this morning for Senegal’s delegation departing for Nairobi. The high-level « Africa Forward » summit, running until May 13, 2026, brings together heads of state, major donors, and key private-sector players from across the continent. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is alreadyContinue Reading
CAF strips Senegal of Africa cup trophy amid football crisis The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, sparking outrage across African football. This controversial decision follows Senegal’s 0-3 defeat to Morocco in the final, a result that was later overturnedContinue Reading
Abidjan is set to host the inaugural Africa Space Expo (ASPEX) from September 24 to 26, 2026, at the Parc des Expositions. This landmark event, spearheaded by Tidiane Ouattara—a leading space science expert at the African Union Commission and ASPEX’s commissioner general—aims to establish a premier continental platform for spaceContinue Reading