Dakar 2026 is making a bold environmental pledge: hosting the first-ever Youth Olympic Games (YOG) free from single-use plastics. This initiative, backed by Senegal’s Ministry of Environment and Ecological Transition alongside the United Nations Development Programme, sets out to redefine the standards for large-scale sporting events in Africa. The initiativeContinue Reading
Key challenge How can Cotonou’s port area maintain vibrant street food trade while ensuring strict hygiene and safety for both vendors and customers? Solution implemented The Port Autonome de Cotonou (PAC) addressed pressing concerns about unsafe working conditions and food hygiene along the port route through extensive stakeholder consultations. TheContinue Reading
A viral TikTok livestream featuring gospel artist Noélie Elykem tearing up her passport has ignited fierce debate across Togo and beyond. More than just a digital spectacle, her dramatic act has brought to light pressing questions about modern protest tactics, legal boundaries, and the emotional weight of national identity withinContinue Reading
Bénin transfers health worker management to 77 communes A major administrative shift has taken place in Bénin, where the oversight of contractual health workers recruited under the 2025 promotion is now fully under the responsibility of the country’s 77 municipalities. This decentralization move aims to streamline human resource management withinContinue Reading
As demand for healthy, locally sourced, and affordable food continues to rise in Bamako, the Réseau solidaire en agroécologie paysanne et citoyenne (Resapac) has been championing a unique model for over a decade. By prioritizing short supply chains and responsible consumption, this initiative connects Malian farmers directly with urban consumers,Continue Reading
Niamey, July 31, 2026 — The baccalaureate certificate unlocks opportunities, yet many young Nigeriens find themselves at a crossroads after receiving it. While the diploma opens doors, it doesn’t always illuminate the path forward. For these graduates, the real challenge begins: selecting a field of study that aligns with bothContinue Reading
Environmental action UNESCO Mali joins national reforestation campaign to empower youth in climate action The 32nd edition, themed “Youth at the heart of environmental citizenship for a greener, more resilient Mali”, aligns with national efforts to restore ecosystems, combat desertification, and safeguard natural resources. UNESCO / Morifing Sylla July 26,Continue Reading
Hardships faced by displaced Malians from Kouakourou “Upon arriving in Mopti, we were housed in a school. We received generous supplies—rice, tea, sugar, oil, powdered milk…” explains a displaced resident of Kouakourou, expressing gratitude. “This aid comes from an anonymous donor, and the local authorities coordinate the distributions.” “But livingContinue Reading
The African Union has designated 2026 as the year of water, with a focus on ensuring sustainable access to safe water and sanitation systems to meet the goals of Agenda 2063. While this initiative aims to uplift communities continent-wide, a critical demographic often remains overlooked in these discussions—migrant women. InContinue Reading
Historic initiative launched in Yopougon to honor women’s contributions The Ivorian Women in Politics (FIP) organization inaugurated the first-ever National Women Builders of the Nation Week on July 30, 2026, at Yopougon Town Hall. This event, running from August 1 to 4, coincides with Côte d’Ivoire’s 66th Independence Day celebrations,Continue Reading
The spiritual leader of the Mouride brotherhood, Serigne Mountakha Mbacké, has once again called for national cohesion ahead of the Grand Magal of Touba in 2026. His appeal came during a courtesy visit from Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, who arrived in the holy city on 30 JulyContinue Reading
The renowned Cameroonian bassist and singer Richard Bona has ignited a national conversation by publicly denouncing what he describes as a deeply ingrained culture of corruption within Cameroon’s youth. Speaking in a recent interview, Bona expressed his frustration with a generation he believes has normalized unethical practices, relying on shortcutsContinue Reading