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
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
Government Addresses Rumors Surrounding President Biya’s Health Yaoundé — The Cameroonian government has moved to dispel circulating rumors about the health and whereabouts of President Paul Biya, who has been in Switzerland for over 56 days. The official response, delivered by Communication Minister and government spokesperson René Emmanuel Sadi, categoricallyContinue Reading
Bénin transfers health worker management to 77 communes A major administrative shift has taken place in Bénin, where the oversight of contractual health workers recruited under the 2025 promotion is now fully under the responsibility of the country’s 77 municipalities. This decentralization move aims to streamline human resource management withinContinue Reading
By granting freedom to a man condemned to two centuries of incarceration, President Romuald Wadagni has not merely signed an act of grace. He has set a significant direction for his nascent mandate: one where justice remains resolute against offenses but is also capable of integrating a human dimension whenContinue Reading
Thousands displaced from Kouakourou endure hardship in Mali Weeks after evacuating Kouakourou in central Mali, thousands remain stranded in makeshift conditions following a forced exodus. The mass displacement began after an ultimatum from militants aligned with the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda affiliate, promptedContinue Reading
With a symbolic highway tribute to the U.S. president and a sharp escalation on its African borders, Morocco is deploying every diplomatic tool at its disposal to secure Washington’s decisive backing on the Western Sahara dispute. While the Donald J. Trump Highway does not pass through Ceuta, Rabat is usingContinue Reading
The Mégapari affair has emerged as one of the most talked-about economic and judicial cases this autumn in Dakar. An estimated seven billion CFA francs, equivalent to nearly 10.7 million euros, were allegedly embezzled from this online sports betting and gaming platform, which operates actively in the Senegalese market. ThisContinue Reading
Tchad Chad’s plastic waste challenge: untapped recycling potential Chad generates approximately 20,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually, yet its recycling efforts remain rudimentary. A lack of infrastructure, limited public awareness, and insufficient support are hindering a sector brimming with economic and environmental promise. Partager Every day, countless plastic bags, bottles,Continue Reading
Yaoundé is on edge following the announcement that President Paul Biya will soon return to the capital. The brief statement from the presidency follows yet another prolonged absence from the country, raising fresh concerns about the 91-year-old leader’s health and the stability of Cameroon’s government. Each time the veteran headContinue Reading
Kinshasa has formally inked a surrender protocol with the Forces démocratiques de libération du Rwanda (FDLR), a long-standing armed group whose ranks have included Rwandan génocidaires operating in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo for decades. According to government statements, the agreement outlines three core phases: voluntary weapons surrender, temporaryContinue Reading
The recent absence of Cameroon’s Head of State, President Paul Biya, has sparked intense speculation and political tension across the country. At 93 years old, his prolonged stay abroad—now nearing two months—has left many questioning the state of his health and the continuity of governance. Government spokesperson and Minister ofContinue Reading