The abrupt announcement of a mass eviction affecting 26,000 individuals in Niamey has provoked widespread outrage across civil society. By executing this sweeping operation without any form of support or resettlement plan, the transitional government led by General Abdourahamane Tiani has prioritized coercive measures over fundamental human rights. A pressingContinue Reading

The transitional government in Burkina Faso, under the command of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, appears to have reached an irreversible juncture. Once lauded by his adherents as a transformative leader, the head of the ruling junta is now presiding over an increasingly autocratic administration that exhibits zero tolerance for any formContinue Reading

A significant economic shift is unfolding in West Africa, drawing considerable attention in pan-African current affairs. According to recent projections, Ghana’s economy is on track to achieve a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $118 billion this year. This anticipated performance positions Ghana to notably surpass its neighbor, Côte d’Ivoire, whoseContinue Reading

journalist aïssatou diop fall faces legal scrutiny over ousmane sonko comments Aïssatou Diop Fall, a prominent journalist and media executive, has been summoned by the Special Cybersecurity Division (DSC) in connection with controversial remarks she made concerning political figure Ousmane Sonko. Despite her subsequent public apologies, she now faces substantialContinue Reading

Abidjan– The recent Mother’s Day celebration in Aboisso captivated headlines across Côte d’Ivoire, particularly due to the notable presence of former First Ladies Henriette Bédié and Simone Gbagbo alongside the current First Lady, Dominique Ouattara. This significant gathering dominated the front pages of national dailies this Monday, reflecting its profoundContinue Reading

beninese president wadagni’s landmark visit to Abidjan Just days after taking office, Benin’s newly elected president, Romuald Wadagni, is set to embark on his first official foreign visit to Côte d’Ivoire. The high-level trip to Abidjan is scheduled for June 4, where he will meet with his Ivorian counterpart, PresidentContinue Reading

From within the confines of Pretoria’s high-security correctional facility, Kemi Seba endeavors to sustain his political discourse. Through official channels, the prominent Pan-Africanist activist has disseminated a third message, reiterating his «unwavering resolve to persist in his struggle against neocolonialism» and alleging a «political neutralization attempt». However, beneath this well-wornContinue Reading

Société Pierre Mabé: the kamerunian journalist who shaped Tchad’s national radio In the wake of Tchad’s newly gained independence, its youthful President, François Tombalbaye, envisioned transforming the former France-Libre liaison post in Fort Lamy into a vibrant national broadcasting station, Radio Tchad. Henry-Paul Diabate Manden recounts how President Tombalbaye soughtContinue Reading

The presidential palace in Niamey recently observed its customary elaborate protocol. General of the Army Abdourahmane Tiani granted an audience to Gloria Minguez Ropiñon, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to Niger. While the official communiqué from the ruling council endeavored to portray a robust and forward-looking partnership, thisContinue Reading