Togo advances judicial modernization with fresh legal appointments The Togolese government has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its judicial system. In a cabinet meeting held in Lomé on August 4, 2026, officials approved two decrees formalizing the appointment of 28 new judges, all graduates of the Centre de FormationContinue Reading
Gabon bets big on mining to transform its economy Listen – 02:19 Facing a steep decline in oil revenues, Gabon is charting a new course by prioritizing mineral extraction. In recent months, the government has unveiled financial commitments totaling several hundred million dollars to accelerate mining projects across the nation.Continue Reading
36 african migrants expelled from US seek legal protection in Cameroon Their lawyer argues that Cameroon cannot serve as a transit hub for deportations to persecution or torture. A landmark legal battle is unfolding in Yaoundé as 36 African migrants expelled from the United States file a lawsuit against Cameroon’sContinue Reading
The dispute surrounding Togo’s Fifth Republic is escalating onto the international stage. In a joint open letter, 43 civil society organizations (CSOs) from across Africa and its diaspora are calling on ECOWAS, the African Union, and the United Nations to enact punitive measures against the Togolese government. This urgent pleaContinue Reading
Nearly three years after Senegal’s political upheavals, the nation’s economic recovery remains stalled. While citizens once hoped for progress under the new administration, internal divisions have overshadowed development ambitions. The Agenda Sénégal 2050 and the Plan de redressement économique et social (PRES) were launched with high expectations, yet tangible resultsContinue Reading
Key challenge How can Cotonou’s port area maintain vibrant street food trade while ensuring strict hygiene and safety for both vendors and customers? Solution implemented The Port Autonome de Cotonou (PAC) addressed pressing concerns about unsafe working conditions and food hygiene along the port route through extensive stakeholder consultations. TheContinue Reading
Staff Writer Bassirou Diomaye Faye Civil servants caught between promises and unpaid dues after Magal celebrations The Grand Magal of Touba, a major spiritual event in Sénégal, has concluded, leaving behind not just spiritual reflections but also mounting frustrations among civil servants. As the nation celebrated with fervor, many publicContinue Reading
WHO Director-General arrives in Kinshasa as Ebola cases surge The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued repeated warnings about the rapid escalation of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), describing its spread as «unprecedented in pace». Since the epidemic began, health authorities have recorded 3,874 confirmedContinue Reading
The governments of Bénin and Canada have formalised a permanent framework for political and diplomatic dialogue, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bénin via the social media platform X, confirming a structured approach to regular consultations andContinue Reading
yan diomande’s transfer fee set to shatter records at real madrid 05 August 2026 14:25+02:00 Negotiations between Real Madrid and RB Leipzig over the future of Ivorian sensation Yan Diomande have reached a critical stage. Sources close to the clubs confirm that a breakthrough is imminent, with the Spanish giantsContinue Reading
Christian Bosembe, head of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Higher Council for Audiovisual and Communication (CSAC), has declared that TikTok will soon be blocked in the country. His decision follows accusations that the platform has become a hub for propaganda by the AFC-M23 rebellion, which has been accused of attackingContinue Reading
French lawmakers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are set to launch a high-impact diplomatic offensive in Paris this autumn to push for official recognition of the GENOCOST—a term used to describe atrocities linked to resource exploitation in the DRC since 1996. The initiative, spearheaded by the CollectiveContinue Reading