RDC : l’évasion de Luebo, symptôme d’un système carcéral largement défaillant
Publié aujourd’hui à 15h34 Lecture : 2 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Damien Glez Dessinateur et éditorialiste franco-burkinabè. By Aïssata Issa — AnalystContinue Reading
Togo: how humanitarian aid fuels financial flight under faure gnassingbé
Cash-stuffed offices and unchecked flows: the hidden side of Togo’s charity sector Behind the polished rhetoric of poverty alleviation and social welfare, a disturbing trend is unfolding in Togo. Recent events at the Muslims Around The World (MATW) NGO headquarters in Kpogan have exposed a troubling pattern: the unchecked riseContinue Reading
Burkina Faso’s young talents shine at international AI olympiad 2026
On August 2, 2026, Burkina Faso’s delegation arrived in Astana, Kazakhstan, to compete in the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) 2026. This prestigious global event brings together the brightest young minds in AI to showcase their technical prowess and innovative solutions. Following rigorous national selections and intensive training inContinue Reading
Senegal’s top spiritual leader calls for unity between president and prime minister
A leading spiritual figure in Senegal has entered the political fray, urging the nation’s president and prime minister to set aside their differences and prioritize the country’s stability. A call for national unity during challenging times During the recent Grand Magal of Touba—an annual celebration marking the exile of CheikhContinue Reading
Togo’s financial and social crisis under Faure Gnassingbé’s rule
The Illusion of Progress: Togo’s Economic Mismatch As Lomé’s political elite heralds another milestone in the nation’s governance—a fifth republic tailored to the regime’s vision—the economic landscape tells a far grimmer story. While officials tout infrastructure upgrades and macroeconomic stability, the harsh truth is that decades of financial injections haveContinue Reading
Diplomatic tensions over western Sahara resurface in Dakar talks
Fadwa Islah Senior reporter specializing in Morocco Western Sahara Diplomatic shadows cast over Dakar In the bustling corridors of Dakar’s diplomatic circles, a familiar tension has resurfaced, this time centered on the long-standing dispute over the Western Sahara. The issue, which has lingered for decades, has once again taken centerContinue Reading
Escalating violence forces Niger villagers to flee
Niger is grappling with a deepening security crisis, particularly in the Loga area of Dosso region, where renewed attacks have driven hundreds of residents to abandon their homes. The mid-July surge in violence, attributed to armed jihadist groups active in the region, underscores a troubling trend: despite assurances from militaryContinue Reading
Cameroun: government confirms President Biya’s wellbeing amid power speculation
Government Addresses Rumors Surrounding President Biya’s Health Yaoundé — The Cameroonian government has moved to dispel circulating rumors about the health and whereabouts of President Paul Biya, who has been in Switzerland for over 56 days. The official response, delivered by Communication Minister and government spokesperson René Emmanuel Sadi, categoricallyContinue Reading
Benin transfers health worker management to 77 communes
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
Bénin: presidential clemency redefines justice
By granting freedom to a man condemned to two centuries of incarceration, President Romuald Wadagni has not merely signed an act of grace. He has set a significant direction for his nascent mandate: one where justice remains resolute against offenses but is also capable of integrating a human dimension whenContinue Reading
Thousands flee Kouakourou amid Mali displacement crisis
Thousands displaced from Kouakourou endure hardship in Mali Weeks after evacuating Kouakourou in central Mali, thousands remain stranded in makeshift conditions following a forced exodus. The mass displacement began after an ultimatum from militants aligned with the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda affiliate, promptedContinue Reading
Morocco leverages trump highway and ceuta crisis in western Sahara push
With a symbolic highway tribute to the U.S. president and a sharp escalation on its African borders, Morocco is deploying every diplomatic tool at its disposal to secure Washington’s decisive backing on the Western Sahara dispute. While the Donald J. Trump Highway does not pass through Ceuta, Rabat is usingContinue Reading