Benin customs seize over 5 500 smuggled smartphones at Hillacondji border
The Beninese Customs Administration has just achieved a major milestone in its ongoing battle against cross-border fraud. A sweeping operation conducted at the Hillacondji border crossing in the southwest has led to the interception of a substantial shipment of illegally imported mobile devices. On July 12, 2026, a coordinated effortContinue Reading
Senegal: diomaye faye and macky sall meeting sparks controversy
PoliticsSenegal Senegal: diomaye faye and macky sall meeting sparks controversy In Senegal, the anticipated meeting between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his predecessor Macky Sall has ignited significant public outcry. Families of victims from political repression during Sall’s tenure are particularly angered, demanding justice and reparations. We delve into theContinue Reading
Senegal political tension: Diomaye Faye and Macky Sall meeting sparks outrage
Senegal political tension: Diomaye Faye and Macky Sall meeting sparks outrage Saleh Mwanamilongo The upcoming meeting between Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his predecessor, Macky Sall, has ignited fierce backlash from families of political repression victims during Sall’s tenure. These families argue the visit occurs while justice and reparationsContinue Reading
Gabon cracks down on gold mining permits with nationwide audit
Starting July 16, 2026, Gabon’s Ministry of Mines will launch a comprehensive audit targeting all gold mining permits. This sweeping initiative signals a decisive move by the government to tighten control over an industry long plagued by opacity and inefficiency. Every operator, from exploration firms to active mining companies, willContinue Reading
Félix Tshisekedi warns of DRC’s eastern crisis as a test for Africa and global community
Breaking News Politics: In Luanda, Félix Tshisekedi condemns inconsistent application of international law: ‘We cannot invoke sovereignty in some crises while downplaying it in others’ Health: Kisangani sees first Ebola survivor discharged from treatment center Politics: DRC: Aimé Boji urges government to regularly brief parliament on second general census processContinue Reading
LOSC eyes record-breaking deal with rising star Ayyoub Bouaddi
When Paris Saint-Germain offloaded Neymar to Al-Hilal for €90 million in 2023, it marked the highest transfer fee ever recorded in Ligue 1 history. Now, Lille OSC (LOSC) president Olivier Létang is aiming to shatter that record by securing a deal for Moroccan sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi—a move that could redefineContinue Reading
France-Maroc : Rabat et Paris scellent leur « confiance retrouvée », malgré l’ombre de Pegasus
France-Maroc : Rabat et Paris scellent leur « confiance retrouvée », malgré l’ombre de Pegasus Actus. En visite à Rabat jeudi 16 juillet, le Premier ministre français Sébastien Lecornu a affiché avec les autorités marocaines un rapprochement désormais assumé entre les deux pays. Coopération sécuritaire, investissements et projet de traitéContinue Reading
Macky sall’s unexpected Dakar stop sparks political speculation
Macky Sall An unannounced visit with high political stakes Dakar witnessed an unusual political moment when President Macky Sall made a sudden, low-profile stopover in the capital. The visit, shrouded in secrecy, caught both local observers and international diplomats off guard, sparking immediate questions about its purpose and implications forContinue Reading
Senegal: helios towers pledges $150 million for telecom infrastructure
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
Gabon and Côte d’Ivoire forge stronger security partnership
Afrique Politique Libreville et Abidjan resserrent leurs rangs As Africa’s security landscape undergoes significant shifts and nations across the continent seek to bolster cooperative frameworks against transnational challenges, certain gestures carry profound political weight. The anticipated participation of Gabon in the military parade commemorating Côte d’Ivoire’s sixty-sixth independence anniversary transcendsContinue Reading
Gabon’s court of accounts strengthens transparency and financial governance
Libreville, Friday, July 17, 2026 – The battle against corruption is never simply a matter of speeches, declarations of intent, or public relations efforts. Its true impact is gauged by the capacity of institutions to forge clear rules, establish robust methodologies, develop comprehensive jurisprudence, and cultivate a culture of responsibilityContinue Reading
Cameroon’s gold rush: suspicious deaths and lost billions
From the investigation Cameroon’s vanishing gold billions In Cameroon’s eastern and Adamaoua regions, a relentless gold rush has taken hold, leaving a trail of suspicious deaths. Mining operations are mushrooming across these areas, yet the state struggles to assert its authority. Billions in gold wealth are siphoned off to Dubai,Continue Reading