In a significant move to tackle the pressing challenge of youth unemployment in Togo, authorities are embracing a practical strategy: empowering beneficiaries of professional training to become self-sufficient rural entrepreneurs. In Kpomé, located within the Maritime region, fifty young individuals have just taken a crucial step forward, receiving the necessaryContinue Reading
Paulo Fonseca sets the tone ahead of lyon’s champions league clash As Olympique Lyonnais prepares to face Sparta Prague in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League’s third qualifying round this Tuesday at 8 p.m., head coach Paulo Fonseca has underscored the monumental stakes of securing a spot inContinue Reading
The political landscape of Senegal has seen an unprecedented alliance emerge as two major forces—Pastef and the Alliance pour la République (APR)—join hands to tackle a growing concern: electoral transhumance. This strategic convergence signals a significant shift in the nation’s governance dynamics. Understanding Electoral Transhumance in Senegal Electoral transhumance, aContinue Reading
Niger faces surge in terror-driven displacement near Benin and Nigeria borders In the southwestern region of Niger, a wave of terrorist assaults in mid-July has forced hundreds of residents from their homes, marking a disturbing shift in violence that had previously been concentrated in the country’s northern and eastern zones.Continue Reading
Mali journalist handed six-month prison sentence after criticizing junta A Malian journalist has been sentenced to one year in prison, with six months to be served, following remarks made at a media forum in Bamako. The case has reignited concerns about press freedom in the country. Chahana Takiou, editor ofContinue Reading
Gabon’s latest sovereign bond issuance has exceeded initial expectations, raising $920 million in international markets—the largest such transaction in years. While this achievement signals progress compared to its 2025 placement, the elevated borrowing cost underscores lingering investor skepticism despite ongoing reforms. Libreville has taken a significant step in its externalContinue Reading
Italian club Como could find their squad depth severely impacted for their inaugural Champions League campaign, with UEFA regulations potentially limiting them to just 16 or 17 players per match sheet. This unexpected challenge stems from a specific rule concerning the number of locally trained players within the team. MakingContinue Reading
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Cash-stuffed offices and unchecked flows: the hidden side of Togo’s charity sector Behind the polished rhetoric of poverty alleviation and social welfare, a disturbing trend is unfolding in Togo. Recent events at the Muslims Around The World (MATW) NGO headquarters in Kpogan have exposed a troubling pattern: the unchecked riseContinue Reading
On August 2, 2026, Burkina Faso’s delegation arrived in Astana, Kazakhstan, to compete in the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) 2026. This prestigious global event brings together the brightest young minds in AI to showcase their technical prowess and innovative solutions. Following rigorous national selections and intensive training inContinue Reading
The Illusion of Progress: Togo’s Economic Mismatch As Lomé’s political elite heralds another milestone in the nation’s governance—a fifth republic tailored to the regime’s vision—the economic landscape tells a far grimmer story. While officials tout infrastructure upgrades and macroeconomic stability, the harsh truth is that decades of financial injections haveContinue Reading
Niger is grappling with a deepening security crisis, particularly in the Loga area of Dosso region, where renewed attacks have driven hundreds of residents to abandon their homes. The mid-July surge in violence, attributed to armed jihadist groups active in the region, underscores a troubling trend: despite assurances from militaryContinue Reading