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Chad’s president grants pardon to opposition leader The political landscape in Chad has experienced a sudden shift following the surprise pardon granted to opposition figure Succès Masra. President Mahamat Idriss …
Tchad: Succès Masra’s pardon sparks hopes for political renewal Read More
After an official handover ceremony held on Thursday, Waly Diouf Bodiang, former Director-General of the Autonomous Port of Dakar, has stepped down from his position following his dismissal by President …
Sénégal news: key updates for august 14 2026 Read More
English defender Djed Spence has touched down in Italy as the next chapter of his football career takes shape. The 26-year-old arrived in Milan late Thursday night ahead of his …
Djed Spence completes medical ahead of Inter milan transfer from Tottenham Read More
Telecom tariffs in Mali are sparking growing frustration among users and digital sector observers across West Africa. The disparity is stark: for the same amount of money, a subscriber in …
Mali’s sky-high telecom prices: a barrier to digital inclusion Read More
In a bold economic move, Cameroon has implemented a 70% reduction in customs duties on European goods, as confirmed by Finance Minister Louis Paul Motazé. This decision aligns with the …
Cameroon slashes EU import tariffs by 70% under APE deal Read More
Revisiting federalism in Cameroon: a path to lasting peace? The idea of restoring Cameroon’s federal structure has once again taken center stage in national discussions. This proposal, long debated among …
Can Cameroon’s federalism dream resurface Read More
The Democratic Republic of Congo grapples with escalating political and security challenges, from the persistent AFC/M23 rebellion in the east to mounting accusations of political repression in Kinshasa. Meanwhile, debates …
Tensions in DRC amid regional diplomacy and constitutional debates Read More
The Groupement des Transformateurs de Cajou Ivoiriens (GTCI), representing national processors handling 100,000 tonnes of raw cashew nuts annually, has welcomed a groundbreaking financing agreement signed on June 11, 2026. …
Côte d’Ivoire boosts cashew processing with new financing scheme Read More
Lomé, 12 august 2026 — West Africa stands at a critical juncture between reliance on imported medicines and the urgent need to build its own pharmaceutical industry. This pivotal shift …
West african pharmaceutical sovereignty drives Lomé summit Read More
Unanticipated opportunity opens doors for Akliouche at PSG The Paris Saint-Germain’s Super Cup victory over Aston Villa on Wednesday evening wasn’t just about the trophy. It marked the high-profile debut …
Maghnes Akliouche makes unexpected starting debut at PSG after transfer Read More
Football Uefa Champions League lyon faces heightened security challenge for fenerbahçe playoff clash The Groupama Stadium will host an intense atmosphere as Lyon prepares to face Fenerbahçe. Lyon’s UEFA Champions …
Lyon prepares for high-risk champions league playoff against fenerbahçe Read More
In response to sharply worded statements attributed to activist Landry Mbeng, widely known as Lanlaire, against Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, his wife, and his mother, Member of Parliament …
Gabon: deputy denounces attacks on first family amid political tensions Read More