Côte d’Ivoire plans high-speed train linking Abidjan and Yamoussoukro
Could Côte d’Ivoire become the second African country to operate a high-speed train after Morocco, which launched its service in late 2018? The West African nation’s government aims to build a high-speed line connecting Abidjan, the economic capital, with Yamoussoukro, the political capital founded by former president Félix Houphouët-Boigny inContinue Reading
DRC debates constitutional reform amid university symposiums
DRC debates constitutional reform amid university symposiums Politics June 10, 2026 From June 10 to 12, the Ministry of Higher Education, University, Scientific Research and Innovation is hosting academic symposiums in Kinshasa, Kisangani and Lubumbashi. The event, organized in collaboration with leading universities and research centers, aims to foster scientificContinue Reading
The conditions of detention for former prime minister alain-claude bilie-by-nze in Gabon
The original article content provided for rewriting did not include any narrative text detailing the conditions of Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze’s incarceration in Gabon. Therefore, this section cannot offer specific information on his detention conditions as no such details were supplied in the source material. By Aïssata Issa — AnalystContinue Reading
DRC crisis: M23 accused of mass forced conscription and brutal detentions
DRC crisis: M23 accused of mass forced conscription and brutal detentions Investigations reveal that the M23 armed group has systematically carried out mass forced conscriptions in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. According to fresh reports, thousands of civilians, former soldiers, and local militia members have been forcibly recruited andContinue Reading
Burkina Faso diaspora bond raises 151.5 billion FCFA, a strategic success
Burkina Faso has successfully closed its first bond issue specifically targeting its diaspora, marking a major financial achievement. The operation, known as the Diaspora Bond, raised 151.5 billion CFA francs, significantly exceeding the initial targets set by authorities in Ouagadougou. For a Sahelian nation facing rising financing needs and limitedContinue Reading
Togo : ces piliers sur lesquels Faure Gnassingbé s’appuie dans le Nord
Publié aujourd’hui à 07h03 Lecture : 5 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Jeune Afrique Faure Gnassingbé By Aïssata Issa — AnalystContinue Reading
Gabon’s media crisis threatens its democratic future
As Gabon aspires to build a modern Fifth Republic, its media sector is experiencing one of the most severe crises in its history. Print journalism is in decline, online media are struggling, advertising revenue is drying up, access to public information is increasingly difficult, and numerous outlets are disappearing. BeyondContinue Reading
Yaoundé’s urban evolution: from village to political hub
«Yaoundé has transformed into a city far removed from the village I knew two decades ago,» shares a longtime resident. The capital of Cameroon now stretches beyond its fabled seven hills, a sprawling metropolis where modern infrastructure meets bustling daily life. For this lifelong inhabitant, the changes bring both prideContinue Reading
China supplies 30% of Chad imports, UAE buys 26% of exports
China supplies 30% of Chad imports, UAE buys 26% of exports Two powers dominate Chad’s foreign trade, but in radically opposite roles. China, an indispensable supplier China dominated Chad’s import market in 2025, delivering goods worth 306.5 billion FCFA, or 30.7 percent of total imports. This made China the leadingContinue Reading
Senegal’s sports betting frenzy surges ahead of 2026 World Cup
Just hours before the opening match of the 2026 football World Cup, Senegal is already in the grip of sports betting fever. Over the past five years, the industry has gone digital, removing the need to visit a physical shop – a few taps on a phone are enough toContinue Reading
Kang-in lee to atlético de madrid: a marketing opportunity for his transfer?
Following their second consecutive Champions League triumph, Paris Saint-Germain is bracing for a dynamic transfer period. Several players are expected to depart this summer, with Kang-In Lee among them. Atlético de Madrid has reportedly expressed interest in the 25-year-old midfielder, and a significant marketing consideration could pave the way forContinue Reading
PSG face Manchester United battle for Mateus Fernandes
Paris Saint-Germain are set for a busy summer transfer window. The French champions want to refresh Luis Enrique’s squad after winning a second consecutive Champions League. One name linked is young Portuguese playmaker Mateus Fernandes. However, Parisian officials may be beaten to his signature by a Premier League heavyweight. TheContinue Reading