The government of the République démocratique du Congo has announced its intention to intensify its judicial and economic response following the release of damning reports by Human Rights Watch and Global Witness. These documents highlight the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation, as well as the systematic exploitation of natural resourcesContinue Reading

The Journée de l’enfant africain: a celebration overshadowed by unfulfilled promises On June 16, Africa commemorated the Day of the African Child, a date traditionally marked by solemn pledges and high-level summits. This year’s theme centered on universal access to water, sanitation, and hygiene. Yet in Togo, where the governmentContinue Reading

Diplomatic relations between Bénin and Niger are rapidly improving, with both nations making significant strides toward reopening their shared border. Tensions escalated following the military takeover in Niamey in July 2023, but recent high-level engagements have shifted the momentum toward reconciliation and cooperation. On June 2, Bénin’s newly elected president,Continue Reading

The Gabon has assumed the presidency of the African and Malagasy Council for Higher Education (Cames), an intergovernmental organization uniting nineteen Francophone African nations and Indian Ocean states. This leadership shift positions Libreville at the forefront of efforts to standardize academic credentials, assess university faculty, and uphold educational standards acrossContinue Reading

Togo and Saudi Arabia strengthen economic ties at major investment forum During the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Europe 2026 summit, Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé held a strategic meeting on June 18 with Yasir ben Othman Al-Rumayyan, Governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Chairman of the FutureContinue Reading

At the FII PRIORITY Europe high-level forum focused on industrial financing, supply chain resilience, and the future of work in the AI era, Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé delivered a compelling call for a complete overhaul of Europe-Africa relations. The summit, held in mid-June 2026, brought together global leaders toContinue Reading