Since July 27, 2026, a former Togolese defense minister has been on a hunger strike while incarcerated, refusing all food to condemn the harsh treatment she claims to endure behind bars. Eleven months after her arrest for publicly criticizing President Faure Gnassingbé’s leadership, she now speaks for over sixty politicalContinue Reading
In a recent public address, Burkina Faso’s Minister of Communication, Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo, reiterated the government’s stance during a flag-raising ceremony on August 3. His remarks, however, did little to dispel concerns raised by an investigation into alleged coordinated disinformation campaigns targeting journalists and activists. The minister’s tribute to theContinue Reading
Tchad N’Djamena weddings: how sudanese traditions are reshaping tchadian nuptial customs Weddings in N’Djamena are increasingly adopting sudanese-inspired customs, raising concerns about the preservation of traditional tchadian marriage practices. Modern ceremonies are gradually overshadowing local traditions, prompting debates on cultural identity and heritage. 4 August 2026 — 2 min readContinue Reading
Senegal and Gambia have taken a decisive step toward resolving their long-standing border dispute by finalizing a landmark agreement on the mutual demarcation of their shared frontier. This breakthrough, confirmed by the Senegal-Gambia Permanent Secretariat, follows weeks of heightened tensions triggered by a military incident near the Bulock area. DiplomaticContinue Reading
From July 28 to 30, Lomé became the epicenter of a groundbreaking conversation about Africa’s future. Public officials, researchers, investors, and entrepreneurs gathered at Space Forum Africa 2026 to explore an evolving narrative: space technologies are no longer just about gazing at Earth from afar. They now serve as powerfulContinue Reading
Cameroon’s upcoming medium-term budget framework for 2027-2029 places a heavy bet on securing fresh financing from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to the Document de programmation économique et budgétaire à moyen terme submitted to Parliament by the Ministry of Finance during budget orientation debates, Yaoundé expects to receive 300Continue Reading
Cameroon’s president Biya missing for 58 days amid succession questions At 93 years old and with 44 years of uninterrupted rule behind him, President Paul Biya of Cameroon has now been absent from public view for 58 consecutive days. The head of state left on June 7 for what wasContinue Reading
Olympique Lyonnais travels to Prague this Tuesday for the first leg of their third Champions League preliminary round clash against Sparta Prague. All essential broadcast information for this pivotal encounter is detailed below. Having secured a fourth-place finish in Ligue 1 last season, Olympique Lyonnais earned their spot in theContinue Reading
Union Saint-Gilloise is set to commence its European journey this Tuesday in Ostende, facing Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt in the third qualifying round of the 2026/2027 Champions League. Fresh off their Belgian Super Cup victory against Club Bruges, secured through a penalty shootout, Union Saint-Gilloise will play their inaugural European fixtureContinue Reading
During a political gathering of the Convention des Congolais Unis (CCU) on Monday, August 3, 2026, Lambert Mende Omalanga offered his perspective on the ongoing security and humanitarian crisis gripping the Democratic Republic of Congo. The prominent CCU leader urged all Congolese citizens to set aside their differences and uniteContinue Reading
Staff Writer Cameroon political affairs correspondent Joshua Osih Social Democratic Front Cameroon politics Bamenda campaign Campaign launch in Yaoundé The Social Democratic Front (SDF) has officially kicked off its « Take back Bamenda » initiative from its headquarters in Yaoundé, with party leader Joshua Osih at the helm. The boldContinue Reading
The African Development Bank (AfDB) faces ongoing challenges with its substantial $658.6 million portfolio in Gabon, marked by persistent execution delays. Despite some recent positive shifts in performance metrics, a significant gap remains between the financial commitments made and the actual pace of project disbursements on the ground. This particularContinue Reading