As Côte d’Ivoire marks its 66th year of independence on August 7, the nation pauses to honor the legacy of its founding fathers and reaffirms its commitment to a shared future. In a poignant message delivered by Yaya Fofana, leader of the Mouvement des Forces d’Avenir (MFA), the call toContinue Reading
World Bank’s Ousmane Diagana in Senegal to strengthen economic partnership Senegal’s ongoing push to transform its economy—focusing on industrialization, job creation, infrastructure expansion, and investment mobilization—has drawn high-level attention. The visit by Ousmane Diagana, Vice President of the World Bank for West and Central Africa, comes as Dakar accelerates effortsContinue Reading
In a striking development that has sent ripples through Senegal’s political landscape, Lansana Gagny Sakho, a long-time technocrat closely linked to Ousmane Sonko’s political circle, has publicly distanced himself from the Prime Minister’s economic management. Sakho’s remarks carry significant weight, as he was once a trusted ally in Sonko’s innerContinue Reading
Un mémorandum confidentiel de l’AIEA datant de 2009 révélait que l’uranium congolais partait vers la Chine via les exportations de cobalt. Quinze ans plus tard, aucune mesure diplomatique n’a été prise. Entre 2000 et 2024, la RDC aurait exporté entre 2 000 et 5 000 tonnes d’uranium non déclarées, exposantContinue Reading
Gabon’s national debt is on a significant upward trajectory, with projections indicating it will reach 94.3% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2027. This concerning forecast, stemming from budgetary analyses released in Libreville, highlights a critical situation for the nation. The trend, initiated under the transitional presidency and subsequentlyContinue Reading
African Politics Gabon’s president in Abidjan: seeking concrete partnerships for growth By Editor-in-Chief August 5, 2026 81 No comment Libreville, August 5, 2026 — The arrival of Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema in Abidjan marks a significant chapter in Gabonese diplomacy. Following visits to Ghana, Gambia, and Sierra Leone, the GaboneseContinue Reading
President Paul Biya of Cameroon recently announced a significant elevation within the nation’s armed forces. On August 3, 2026, Raymond Jean Charles Beko’o Abondo, who previously served as the esteemed commander of the presidential guard, was officially promoted to the rank of brigadier general. This strategic appointment by President BiyaContinue Reading
Match en direct Direct Date : 04/08/2026 Horaire : 20h00 Stade : epet ARENA Arbitre : M. Gözübüyük (PBS) Sparta Prague (62′) M. Ryneš (68′) J. Mercado 90’ Ligue des champions 2–1 Lyon (45′) M. Suchomel (csc) Match Compositions Commentaires en DIRECT Ligue des champions Sparta Prague 2–1 Lyon 90’Continue Reading
melbet scandal: suspicious financial ties between cyprus, Senegal and Russia A high-stakes investigation has exposed an intricate web of financial transactions linking the online betting platform Melbet to suspicious activities across multiple jurisdictions. Among those implicated are individuals from various backgrounds, including Russian national Filipp Mikhalin, Ivorian citizen Mécapeu CatherineContinue Reading
In a dramatic turn of events, an ex-minister of Defense and a former sister-in-law of Togo’s President has embarked on an indefinite hunger strike from her prison cell. Marguerite Gnakadé, who held one of the most influential positions in the Togolese regime for over a decade, has been incarcerated forContinue Reading
Lyon’s fate in European football hangs in the balance as they face a critical showdown against Sparta Prague. After securing fourth place in Ligue 1 last May, the Olympique Lyonnais now enters the third qualifying round of the Champions League, with the playoffs looming in late August. A setback wouldContinue Reading
A viral TikTok livestream featuring gospel artist Noélie Elykem tearing up her passport has ignited fierce debate across Togo and beyond. More than just a digital spectacle, her dramatic act has brought to light pressing questions about modern protest tactics, legal boundaries, and the emotional weight of national identity withinContinue Reading