Tchad Chadian president’s pardon fuels optimism for political détente The Chadian opposition party RNDT-Le Réveil welcomes the presidential pardon decree issued on August 14, 2026, hailing it as a pivotal step toward national reconciliation. August 14, 2026 — 1 min read Share The RNDT-Le Réveil party has warmly embraced theContinue Reading
Air Sénégal and Carlyle reach final agreement over aircraft lease termination After months of legal wrangling, Air Sénégal has successfully resolved its dispute with the American aircraft leasing firm Carlyle over the premature return of four commercial jets. The breakthrough came through a mediated settlement finalized in Dakar, putting anContinue Reading
The efficacy and discretion of Moroccan diplomacy in addressing Sahelian crises have once again been demonstrated. By successfully securing a presidential pardon for French intelligence operative Yann V., who was sentenced to 20 years by Mali’s military judiciary last June, Morocco solidifies its position as an indispensable mediator between ParisContinue Reading
After an official handover ceremony held on Thursday, Waly Diouf Bodiang, former Director-General of the Autonomous Port of Dakar, has stepped down from his position following his dismissal by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. A staunch supporter of Ousmane Sonko, Bodiang played a pivotal role in the early days of theContinue Reading
In a bold economic move, Cameroon has implemented a 70% reduction in customs duties on European goods, as confirmed by Finance Minister Louis Paul Motazé. This decision aligns with the Economic Partnership Agreement (APE) between Yaoundé, the European Union (EU), and the United Kingdom. The reduction targets the third categoryContinue Reading
The Groupement des Transformateurs de Cajou Ivoiriens (GTCI), representing national processors handling 100,000 tonnes of raw cashew nuts annually, has welcomed a groundbreaking financing agreement signed on June 11, 2026. The tripartite convention, involving the Banque Nationale d’Investissement (BNI), the Conseil du Coton et de l’Anacarde (CCA), and local processors,Continue Reading
The Chairperson of the Borkou Provincial Council, Ahmat Bedei Toullomi, was taken into custody Thursday late afternoon in N’Djamena and transferred to the General Coordination of Judicial Police, as confirmed by security sources. The arrest occurred inside the premises of La Résidence hotel, just before 5:00 PM, following a legalContinue Reading
motards du Faso complete 3 000 km cross-border ride to promote road safety After ten days of relentless travel, a team of twenty motorcyclists from the Motards du Faso concluded their ambitious Grand Tour Régional 2026 in Ouagadougou on August 11. Their journey spanned roughly 3,000 kilometers, weaving through BurkinaContinue Reading
President Oligui Nguema unveils modernized command hub for Gabon’s prison system President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema officially inaugurated the new annex building of the Command in Chief of the Penitentiary Security in Libreville. The General Brigade Building Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a three-story structure with 38 offices, marks a significantContinue Reading
Bénin unveils PAG 2026-2033 strategic roadmap ahead of september The finalization of the Government Action Plan (PAG) for the 2026-2033 seven-year term is nearing completion, with an official presentation scheduled for the political rentrée in September. The upcoming PAG 2026-2033 is designed to build upon existing reforms while introducing freshContinue Reading
Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province in Democratic Republic of Congo AFP Thu, 13 Aug 2026 at 4:18 PM UTC Set Yahoo as your preferred source for our articles on Google. The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has now reached a sixth province in the northContinue Reading
The Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) remains committed to launching the Eco by 2027, despite the economic disparities across the region. While many member states face challenges in meeting the convergence criteria, Benin has emerged as a frontrunner in the race toward monetary integration. Economic integration faces regionalContinue Reading