Morocco: immediate release demanded for detained artist El Mahdi Lyoubi 28/07/2026 Open letter Morocco en fr Human rights defenders Since his detention on July 13, 2026 under undisclosed travel restrictions, Moroccan filmmaker and musician El Mahdi Lyoubi has become a symbol of growing concerns over artistic freedom and free speechContinue Reading
Gabon’s energy transition: moving beyond temporary power solutions The Gabonese government is taking bold steps to diversify its energy sources, signaling a shift away from short-term fixes like floating power plants operated by Karpowership. This strategic move aims to secure long-term stability in the country’s electricity supply while reducing dependenceContinue Reading
Chad’s government has made a landmark decision to withdraw from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). In an official statement released on July 27, 2026, N’Djamena criticized the ICC for what it describes as an « undeniable bias », particularly against African nations, citing a flawed andContinue Reading
The Gabonese government has turned its capital into a hub for discussing the country’s future in telecommunications, with a focus on overcoming geographical and technological challenges. By Abdoulaye Mounkaila — ReporterContinue Reading
Military Leader Mahmoud Salah’s Release Sparks Renewed Tensions in Niger Niger’s political landscape has shifted dramatically following the release of influential military leader Mahmoud Salah, a move that has emboldened the Front pour la Libération du Peuple (FPL) to intensify its resistance against the ruling military regime led by GeneralContinue Reading
Benin’s first Senate convenes ahead of landmark inauguration Benin’s political landscape is on the brink of a historic milestone as the nation prepares to inaugurate its first-ever Senate. In a pivotal gathering at the Sofitel Hotel in Cotonou, 23 of the 25 newly elected senators convened in closed-door sessions forContinue Reading
In a move that has sent ripples through Morocco’s political landscape, Fouzi Lekjaâ, a prominent figure in the country’s football administration, has been named to a key position at the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). This unexpected appointment has injected fresh energy into the ongoing electoral campaign, reshaping strategicContinue Reading
Nationalist symbolism struggles to mask deepening security crisis The line between political posturing and ground-level reality in Burkina Faso appears increasingly blurred. The military junta’s recent decision to introduce a “memory attire” for commemorating key decolonization milestones serves as a stark example. Marketed as a hallmark of restored sovereignty andContinue Reading
The Olympic Lyonnais faces a critical juncture this August as their upcoming fixture against Auxerre in Ligue 1 remains undecided, awaiting the outcome of their Champions League qualifier against Sparta Prague. Lyon’s Ligue 1 schedule still fluid as Champions League outcome looms The French Football League (LFP) has already outlinedContinue Reading
In just two decades, the Rassemblement des Houphouëtistes pour la Démocratie et la Paix (RHDP) has undergone a remarkable evolution. Once a fragile alliance forged between former rivals, it now stands as the unchallenged pillar of political power in Côte d’Ivoire. This transformation reflects not only strategic shifts but alsoContinue Reading
Niamey, July 27, 2026 — High-level talks among leaders of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) continue as the region marks three years since the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) assumed power in Niger. Today, General Mohamed Toumba, Niger’s Minister of State for Interior, Public Security,Continue Reading
Le président du Conseil d’administration de l’APIX, Lansana Gagny Sakho, a réaffirmé jeudi à l’émission RFM Matin que son éloignement d’avec Ousmane Sonko était lié à sa défense des institutions républicaines. Selon lui, il avait adhéré au projet politique porté par Pastef en raison des hommes qui l’incarnaient. « JeContinue Reading