Gabon faces severe electricity crisis with 20% production drop in early 2026
The first quarter of 2026 has seen Gabon’s electricity production plummet by 13.2% compared to the previous quarter and a staggering 20.1% year-over-year decline. This alarming trend, highlighted in the latest Sectoral Outlook report from the General Directorate of Economics and Fiscal Policy, exposes a deep-rooted systemic weakness that householdsContinue Reading
Niger and Bénin border closure: a political lever with mounting costs
Diplomatic stagnation amidst unresolved tensions Nearly two months after Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni’s visit to Niamey and five weeks following technical discussions between experts from both nations, hopes for a swift resolution to the Niger–Bénin border crisis had begun to resurface. The joint deliberations had signaled a potential thaw inContinue Reading
Morocco shines as a global leader under the guidance of King Mohammed VI
Morocco has emerged as a leading political, economic, and social force on the global stage, not only in Africa and the Arab world but also across the Mediterranean basin and beyond. This transformation has been driven by the visionary leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, whose strategic initiatives haveContinue Reading
Benin launches legal reform committee to modernize state governance
The Bénin has taken a decisive step toward institutional modernization with the official launch of its National Commission for Legal Reform. On the morning of July 28, 2026, within the historic halls of the Palais de la Marina, President Romuald Wadagni inaugurated the Permanent Committee of this newly established body,Continue Reading
Ferroviaire : au Sénégal, l’AFD et l’Europe financent l’extension du Train express régional Dakar
Pétrole : Shell ouvre une nouvelle frontière en Méditerranée avec sa découverte au large de l’EgypteAlors que l’Égypte cherche à renforcer ses capacités énergétiques et à attirer davantage d’investissements dans l’amont pétrolier, la Méditerranée occidentale apparaît comme une nouvelle frontière d’exploration, après des décennies dominées par les bassins orientaux.La TribuneContinue Reading
Where is Cameroon’s president paul biya after 50 days away
Cameroon’s Head of State, President Paul Biya, has not been seen in public since June 7, when Cameroon Tribune reported his departure for a “short private stay in Europe.” More than 50 days later, no further details have emerged regarding his exact whereabouts or return date, despite his advanced ageContinue Reading
Benin Nigeria economic ties boosted by high-profile meeting with aliko dangote
In a landmark event at the Palais de la Marina in Cotonou, Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni welcomed Africa’s wealthiest industrialist, Aliko Dangote, for a pivotal meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The gathering was not merely a diplomatic formality but a strategic move to deepen economic ties between Benin andContinue Reading
Understanding the constitutional court ruling on DRC’s referendum law
What the DRC’s constitutional court ruling means for the referendum law The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Constitutional Court has delivered a landmark decision regarding the referendum law, reshaping the political landscape ahead of upcoming national discussions. This ruling, which examines the legality and procedural aspects of the proposed legislation,Continue Reading
Will Félix tshisekedi seek a third term in the drc?
As the Democratic Republic of the Congo braces for a pivotal political moment, the nation finds itself at the heart of a fierce debate: could President Félix Tshisekedi be gearing up to pursue a third term in office? a constitutional referendum fuels speculation The Constitutional Court of the DRC recentlyContinue Reading
Journalists from Burkina Faso share struggles of exile in Côte d’Ivoire
Journalists from Burkina Faso recount exile in Côte d’Ivoire after fleeing Ibrahim Traoré’s regime In Côte d’Ivoire, several Burkinabè journalists and a legal professional have found refuge after leaving Burkina Faso amid growing concerns over arbitrary actions under Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s leadership. Their testimonies highlight the escalating pressures faced byContinue Reading
Benin’s legal reform commission secures future with forward-looking policies
Benin’s bold stride toward legal modernity under President Wadagni On a pivotal morning in Cotonou, President Romuald Wadagni delivered a message that resonated far beyond the walls of the presidential palace. Speaking at the inaugural session of the Permanent Committee of the Benin Legal Reform Commission, he framed the nation’sContinue Reading
Niger advances public sector digital reform with 16 500 digitized staff files
Niamey, July 28, 2026 – Niger’s public sector reform initiative has reached a significant milestone as the Consultative Council for Refoundation (CCR) convened its first ordinary session of 2026. Led by Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey, the council examined progress on key public administration reforms, with the Minister of Public Service,Continue Reading