President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema recently returned from a significant diplomatic journey across West Africa, making stops in Ghana, Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Côte d’Ivoire. A highlight of his tour was his esteemed presence as a special guest at the 66th independence anniversary celebration in Côte d’Ivoire, hosted by hisContinue Reading
Despite the significant display of military assets and a surge in offensive operations announced by authorities, the security situation across northern Burkina Faso remains profoundly precarious. Armed groups have not vanished from the landscape; instead, they have refined their tactics, largely avoiding direct confrontations in favor of a protracted warContinue Reading
Opinions Par Lansana Gagny Sakho Sénégal : un précédent institutionnel, une leçon pour les marchés émergents EXCLUSIF SENEPLUS – Entre volatilité financière, chute des investissements et tension sur l’emploi, le pays a appris entre 2024-2026 à ses dépens qu’en économie, l’imprévisibilité politique se paie comptant Byline Lansana GagnyContinue Reading
Newcastle united targets joão palhinha as alternative to former bayern star Joao Palhinha’s tenure at FC Bayern Munich appears to be over, with the defensive midfielder reportedly removed from the club’s squad list. Despite his uncertain status in Germany, the Premier League continues to show strong interest in securing Palhinha’sContinue Reading
An institution born of constitutional reform The establishment of Benin’s first Senate on July 30, 2026, followed by former President Patrice Talon’s election as its president on August 6, marks a significant milestone in the country’s institutional evolution. This bicameral Parliament structure, established through the constitutional revision of December 17,Continue Reading
Algeria strengthens Niger’s army with military equipment donation National defense In alignment with directives issued by the President of the Republic, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Minister of National Defense, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, General Saïd Chanegriha, Deputy Minister of National Defense and Chief of Staff of the People’sContinue Reading
Environmental diplomacy Gabon and Monaco forge a green alliance 98 views Libreville, August 9, 2026 — Gabon is leveraging its natural wealth to strengthen its diplomatic, economic, and environmental influence. The high-level meeting on August 5 between Vice-President Hermann Immongault and a delegation from the Prince Albert II of MonacoContinue Reading
The recurring tensions between Morocco and Spain often focus on migration flows, territorial disputes, or Ceuta and Melilla. Yet beneath these headlines lies a less visible but critical factor shaping their relationship: energy dependence. Rabat relies heavily on Spanish energy infrastructure for its electricity and gas supplies, creating a strategicContinue Reading
The Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) shows no signs of slowing. On August 5, medical leaders confirmed that the outbreak, declared on May 15, has become the second deadliest in history, with 1,850 fatalities among nearly 4,000 cases—a fatality rate exceeding 40%. The Bundibugyo strain,Continue Reading
How did the United States-Morocco alliance shape the Ceuta migration crisis? Over 70,000 individuals crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in a single surge, leaving at least 140 dead in their wake. This unprecedented migration wave has intensified scrutiny on the decades-long strategic partnership between Washington andContinue Reading
Political tensions in Sénégal have intensified as speculation grows over a potential dissolution of the National Assembly. During a recent gathering of the Pastef party in Linguère, opposition leader Ousmane Sonko made his stance clear, issuing a stern warning to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Sonko asserted that if the governmentContinue Reading
The eastern region of Ituri in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has once again been struck by a brutal assault attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an Islamist-linked armed group of Ugandan origin. At least thirteen civilians were killed, and an entire village was torched during the overnightContinue Reading