AfDB aims to accelerate project implementation in Gabon
The African Development Bank (AfDB) faces ongoing challenges with its substantial $658.6 million portfolio in Gabon, marked by persistent execution delays. Despite some recent positive shifts in performance metrics, a significant gap remains between the financial commitments made and the actual pace of project disbursements on the ground. This particularContinue Reading
Togo’s rural youth empowerment: 50 entrepreneurs equipped in kpomé
In a significant move to tackle the pressing challenge of youth unemployment in Togo, authorities are embracing a practical strategy: empowering beneficiaries of professional training to become self-sufficient rural entrepreneurs. In Kpomé, located within the Maritime region, fifty young individuals have just taken a crucial step forward, receiving the necessaryContinue Reading
Senegal’s women’s team knocked out of can 2026 after stalemate with Morocco
The Lionnes de la Téranga faced an abrupt exit from the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a scoreless draw against Morocco on Monday evening at Rabat’s Moulay El Hassan Stadium. The result, which concluded Group A action, sealed Senegal’s fate in the group stage despite their best efforts.Continue Reading
Paulo fonseca sets the tone ahead of lyon’s champions league clash
Paulo Fonseca sets the tone ahead of lyon’s champions league clash As Olympique Lyonnais prepares to face Sparta Prague in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League’s third qualifying round this Tuesday at 8 p.m., head coach Paulo Fonseca has underscored the monumental stakes of securing a spot inContinue Reading
Sahel hunger crisis reaches alarming levels in 2025
Northern Mali faces severe food insecurity amid regional crisis The Sahel region is grappling with an unprecedented hunger crisis in 2025, with one in five residents experiencing food deprivation. This alarming statistic reflects a 15-year worsening trend that has pushed the region’s humanitarian situation to critical levels, particularly in conflict-affectedContinue Reading
Bodo/Glimt coach targets control in Champions League clash with Union
Bodo/Glimt’s head coach, Kjetil Knutsen, has set a clear objective for his team ahead of tonight’s Champions League qualifier against Union Saint-Gilloise: “We must control the game.” Speaking in the nearly empty press area of KVDO Arena in Ostende, the Norwegian tactician outlined his strategy against a side he describedContinue Reading
Senegal’s pastef and apr join forces against political migration
The political landscape of Senegal has seen an unprecedented alliance emerge as two major forces—Pastef and the Alliance pour la République (APR)—join hands to tackle a growing concern: electoral transhumance. This strategic convergence signals a significant shift in the nation’s governance dynamics. Understanding Electoral Transhumance in Senegal Electoral transhumance, aContinue Reading
Benin dignitary praises presidential pardon for detained activist
Bénin: A prominent figure welcomes Julien Kandé Kansou’s release and urges national unity A historic presidential pardon granted by Head of State Romuald Wadagni has led to the liberation of Julien Kandé Kansou on August 1, 2026, sparking widespread approval across Benin’s political spectrum. The decision has been hailed asContinue Reading
Niger faces surge in terror-driven displacement near Benin and Nigeria borders
Niger faces surge in terror-driven displacement near Benin and Nigeria borders In the southwestern region of Niger, a wave of terrorist assaults in mid-July has forced hundreds of residents from their homes, marking a disturbing shift in violence that had previously been concentrated in the country’s northern and eastern zones.Continue Reading
Mali journalist handed six-month prison sentence after criticizing junta
Mali journalist handed six-month prison sentence after criticizing junta A Malian journalist has been sentenced to one year in prison, with six months to be served, following remarks made at a media forum in Bamako. The case has reignited concerns about press freedom in the country. Chahana Takiou, editor ofContinue Reading
Gabon secures $920 million eurobond amid investor caution
Gabon’s latest sovereign bond issuance has exceeded initial expectations, raising $920 million in international markets—the largest such transaction in years. While this achievement signals progress compared to its 2025 placement, the elevated borrowing cost underscores lingering investor skepticism despite ongoing reforms. Libreville has taken a significant step in its externalContinue Reading
Como faces champions league squad restrictions
Italian club Como could find their squad depth severely impacted for their inaugural Champions League campaign, with UEFA regulations potentially limiting them to just 16 or 17 players per match sheet. This unexpected challenge stems from a specific rule concerning the number of locally trained players within the team. MakingContinue Reading