Benin’s education reform: new curricula to shape future generations
Cotonou hosts landmark education reform workshop This week, Cotonou has become the epicenter of Benin’s most ambitious education transformation yet. From June 22 to 26, 2026, the Azalaï hotel is hosting a pivotal workshop focused on developing a new National Curriculum Framework. Spearheaded by Minister Armand Kuyema Natta, this initiativeContinue Reading
Folarin Balogun’s summer exit from Monaco sparks Premier League frenzy
Folarin Balogun, the rising star of the US men’s national football team, is set to pursue a summer transfer away from Monaco, fueling intense interest from top-tier English clubs. The 24-year-old forward, whose contract negotiations with the Ligue 1 side have stalled, has become one of the most sought-after talentsContinue Reading
Niger’s security crisis deepens despite Russian military partnership
Three years after the military junta in Niger forged closer ties with Russia, the country continues to grapple with an escalating jihadist insurgency. Despite the authorities’ stated goal of restoring security through this strategic shift, violent attacks have intensified, inflicting heavy casualties on the nation’s defense and security forces. UnrelentingContinue Reading
Ebola outbreak in democratic republic of Congo claims over 250 lives amid crisis
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s public health authorities have confirmed 1,003 Ebola cases and 254 deaths, reflecting a fatality rate of 25.3%. The situation remains dire, with 91.3% of infections and 80.7% of fatalities concentrated in the remote Ituri province, a region plagued by armed conflict. Health experts acknowledge thatContinue Reading
Togo advances sustainable aviation fuel push with new Lomé airport deal
Lomé is taking bold steps to modernize its aviation sector and reduce carbon emissions with the signing of two groundbreaking agreements at the 2026 African Airports and Airlines Annual Assembly. These partnerships between the Société aéroportuaire de Lomé-Tokoin (SALT) and T-OIL, a state-owned energy firm, mark a significant leap towardContinue Reading
Mauritania seeks Gabon’s backing for OIF leadership bid
The diplomatic ties between Gabon and Mauritania have reached new heights following a high-level meeting in Libreville. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the President of Gabon, welcomed Messouda Bahama Mohamed Laghdaf, a special envoy dispatched by Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, the Mauritanian Head of State. Messouda Bahama Mohamed Laghdaf, whoContinue Reading
Sonko dismisses ultimatum rumors against senegalese president
In a decisive move to silence mounting political speculation, Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, categorically denied allegations of issuing an ultimatum to the country’s Head of State. Speaking before legislators during a plenary session focused on labor and social security reforms, Sonko addressed the controversy with unwavering clarity.Continue Reading
Reviving Gabon’s political debate for stronger democracy
Gabon’s political landscape, shaped by the March-April 1990 National Conference, has long thrived on robust democratic exchanges. Political parties have historically asserted their presence through bold statements, targeted critiques, and measured support for government actions—even when tensions ran high. This dynamic, though occasionally turbulent, has always been a hallmark ofContinue Reading
DRC and Burundi leaders reinforce ties amid regional security and health concerns
On Monday, June 22, 2026, President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) welcomed His Excellency Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi and current Chairperson of the African Union, for a state visit in Kinshasa. The two leaders engaged in a private discussion followedContinue Reading
Mauritania seeks Gabon’s backing for OIF secretary-general bid
The Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Ms. Messouda Bahama Mohamed Laghdaf, arrived in Libreville on Monday, June 22, bearing an official message from His Excellency Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of Mauritania. Her mission? To formally present Mauritania’s candidacy for the postContinue Reading
Political tensions in the senegalese government amid power shift in dak
The Diomaye-Sonko partnership lasted barely two years. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially relieved Ousmane Sonko of his duties as Prime Minister, a position now vacant. Sonko, who now leads the National Assembly, remains a dominant figure as President of the Pastef party—the majority force in Parliament—but has been excludedContinue Reading
Burkina Faso faces EU criticism over human rights and governance
The military-led administration in Burkina Faso, which rose to power following the September 2022 coup, has responded to a recent European Parliament resolution condemning human rights violations and restrictions on civil liberties by summoning the European Union’s ambassador for an official reprimand. Analysts argue that a more constructive course wouldContinue Reading