The Russian paramilitary group Wagner has established what experts describe as a “drug empire” in the Central African Republic, with tramadol trafficking providing a significant boost to its operations. Once used primarily for managing mild pain, this opioid has been repurposed into a highly concentrated, stimulant-like substance—often dubbed the “poorContinue Reading
During the recent 14 July celebrations in Libreville, Ambassador Fabrice Mauriès made a significant declaration about the future of military cooperation between France and Gabon. He confirmed that Camp De Gaulle, long a symbol of bilateral defense ties, is no longer functioning as a traditional French base. The transformation ofContinue Reading
West African leaders face tough choices at CEDEAO summit The 69th Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) summit convened in Freetown, Sierra Leone, at a critical juncture for the regional bloc. While the gathering of heads of state and government proceeds, three key members—Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso—remain absent,Continue Reading
During an official visit to Luanda, Angola, where he was warmly received by his counterpart President João Lourenço, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, delivered a speech of unparalleled political intensity that left a lasting impression. The Congolese leader took center stage at the third editionContinue Reading
The British firm Helios Towers is set to inject a substantial $150 million into Senegal’s burgeoning telecommunications sector. This significant commitment follows a recent audience granted by President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye to the company’s CEO. Announced from the Presidential Palace in Dakar, this capital infusion aims to solidify theContinue Reading
Lucas Digne is set to face intense scrutiny as he prepares for his second stint at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), following a costly error in France’s World Cup semifinal defeat to Spain. The 32-year-old left-back, whose transfer from Aston Villa is imminent, must quickly redeem himself or risk becoming a benchwarmerContinue Reading
Supreme Court Denies UNIS Request to Block Ousmane Sonko’s Assembly Presidency The Union nationale pour l’intégrité et la souveraineté (UNIS) has sharply criticized a June 25 ruling by the Supreme Court’s emergency judge, which dismissed its request to suspend the administrative act installing Ousmane Sonko as President of Senegal’s NationalContinue Reading
The United Nations Security Council sanctions committee, established under Resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has officially imposed restrictive measures on six additional individuals and two entities, as announced in a statement released on July 16. This move targets key figures linked to armed groupsContinue Reading
The Democratic Republic of Congo is stepping up its diplomatic efforts to secure a seat on the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council, a move that highlights its aspirations to play a leading role in global digital governance. On the evening of July 15, 2026, Me José Mpanda Kabangu, the MinisterContinue Reading
Abidjan played host to a pivotal political dialogue forum last week, where two prominent figures made a compelling case for reimagining the Africa-Europe partnership on migration. Sidi Touré, Vice-President of the Liberal International and Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Animal and Fisheries Resources, joined Alexandra Heldt, Regional Director for West AfricaContinue Reading
The Washington-backed peace accord between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda is collapsing under mounting pressure. Renewed clashes in North and South Kivu have intensified, while diplomatic efforts face deadlock despite sanctions and Washington’s involvement. 5 min With the July 15 deadline now passed, the Washington-mediated peaceContinue Reading
N’Djamena is making headlines across Africa with a groundbreaking decision that could redefine regional mobility. By January 1, 2027, Chad will join the exclusive circle of African nations offering visa-free entry to all citizens of the continent. This bold move, unveiled by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, positions the CentralContinue Reading