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
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
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 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
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has reiterated his commitment to steering Côte d’Ivoire toward accelerated growth by rallying all national stakeholders behind his vision of a « Greater Côte d’Ivoire. » This clarion call, issued at the start of a fresh political cycle, underscores the Head of State’s determination to uniteContinue Reading
Political tensions in Dakar have intensified following renewed scrutiny of the long-running dispute between Senegal’s Rural Electrification Agency (ASER) and the Spanish firm AEE Power. Thierno Alassane Sall, leader of La République des valeurs and a prominent member of parliament, has publicly accused the ruling Pastef party of adopting contradictoryContinue Reading
Cameroon has witnessed substantial financial and technical backing from Japan over the past two decades, with the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) channeling over $646 million into the nation’s economy since its establishment in Yaoundé in 2006. The milestone was highlighted during a high-level meeting between Cameroon’s Minister of Economy,Continue Reading
Following the sudden arrival of thousands of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Moroccan officials have pledged to assist in the return of unaccompanied minors. Morocco has responded to the migrant surge by expressing readiness to facilitate the repatriation of unaccompanied minors currently in Ceuta. However, officialsContinue Reading
Morocco pledges support for stranded minors in Ceuta amid migration surge Rabat has reiterated its willingness to collaborate with Spanish authorities in organizing the return of unaccompanied minors currently stranded in Ceuta following the late July migration influx. While Morocco emphasizes its cooperation, it highlights legal and administrative hurdles inContinue Reading
The Board of Directors of Gabon’s Caisse des pensions et des prestations familiales des agents de l’État (CPPF) convened in Libreville on July 31 for its first ordinary session of 2026. Under the leadership of Chairman Jean Blaise Nguema Mba, the meeting focused on critical agendas including the approval ofContinue Reading
The Ivorian President, Alassane Ouattara, highlighted the country’s sustained economic momentum during his annual address to the nation on the eve of Côte d’Ivoire’s 66th independence anniversary. He emphasized that the nation continues to post one of the highest annual growth rates in the region and globally, reflecting the robustnessContinue Reading