A significant agreement was formally concluded this Thursday in Algiers, marking a new chapter in cooperation between Algeria and Chad for the construction of a 40-megawatt electrical power station in N’Djamena. Mourad Adjal, Algeria’s Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, alongside Passalé Kanabé Marcelin, the Chadian Minister of Water andContinue Reading
N’Djamena, the capital city of Chad, has been the focal point since Monday, May 11, 2026, for the fifth iteration of a crucial tripartite forum. This gathering brings together key stakeholders from Chad, Cameroon, and the Central African Republic (CAR) to deliberate on pressing issues concerning transit and sub-regional trade.Continue Reading
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is raising an urgent alarm regarding the intensifying humanitarian crisis gripping Mali. Persistent insecurity is severely impeding crucial communication lines, pushing millions of already vulnerable individuals into deeper hardship. Since late April, the IRC has documented a troubling escalation in armed hostilities across Malian territory.Continue Reading
As the nation undergoes a thorough reconfiguration of its external partnerships, Niger has formally accepted a contribution of 20,000 tonnes of fertilizer provided by the Russie. This significant shipment, which arrived through the port of Lomé before being transported by land, reflects the transitional government’s stated ambition to stimulate domesticContinue Reading
South African judiciary rejects activist’s arguments Activist Kemi Seba, a Franco-Béninois national, remains incarcerated after the South African judiciary ruled on April 29 to deny his release. The court dismissed all defenses presented by his legal team, including a diplomatic passport that lacked official accreditation. With two international arrest warrantsContinue Reading
Government Report Claims 518 Lives Lost in 2025 Election Unrest Six months after Tanzania’s presidential election on October 29, 2025, a government-appointed commission broke its silence in Dar es Salaam, presenting a death toll of 518 in post-election violence. While authorities frame the figure as an acknowledgment of the crisis,Continue Reading
Political tensions in Gabon have escalated dramatically following the detention of Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, a key figure in the ousted administration of Ali Bongo Ondimba. The former prime minister was taken into custody on April 15, 2026, and placed under provisional detention—a move that underscores the ongoing judicial crackdown initiated byContinue Reading
The Oumar Mariko Case: A Diplomatic Earthquake in Bamako In the heart of Mali’s political crisis, a single photograph has exposed the fragility of state authority. The image—circulating rapidly across Malian social media—depicts opposition leader Oumar Mariko, currently living in exile, standing beside 17 recently freed hostages. The captives hadContinue Reading
The Bénin has stunned observers by surpassing Nigeria in per capita GDP for the first time in decades—a feat achieved without relying on oil or natural gas revenues. This remarkable turnaround reflects a decade of robust economic policies centered on diversification, industrialization, and corruption control, positioning the small West AfricanContinue Reading
Illustrative photograph (AFP or licensors) Nigeria’s unending grief after easter massacres Bishop Bulus Dauwa Yohanna of Kontagora diocese reveals harrowing details of recent attacks The Easter weekend in Nigeria was marred by brutal massacres that have once again exposed the deep-rooted violence plaguing Africa’s most populous nation. West Africa‘s largest countryContinue Reading
A significant five-year collaborative pact has been forged between Niger and the United States, channeling a total of $178 million into the West African nation’s healthcare sector. This substantial financial commitment aims to propel health initiatives across the Sahelian country. According to a statement released by the U.S. Embassy inContinue Reading
Islamist militants strike villages in Tillabéri, leaving 35 dead Nairobi — Armed extremists linked to the Islamic State in the Sahel (EIS) have carried out two brutal attacks in western Niger, killing 30 civilians—including four children—and five captured fighters since January 18, 2026. The extremist group has been accused ofContinue Reading