As dusk settled over Zemio on May 26, 2024, the air in the courtyard of a local bar-restaurant in the restless Haut-Mbomou region thickened with anticipation. Two visitors—Joseph Figueira, a Belgian-Portuguese researcher, and his Ivorian colleague based in neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo—were preparing to share refreshments with theirContinue Reading

Kigali witnessed a high-level diplomatic encounter on May 22, 2026, as Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame welcomed a high-profile Ivorian delegation led by State Minister Kobenan Kouassi Adjoumani. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the inaugural Basketball Africa League (BAL) Investor Day, where Mr. Adjoumani represented Côte d’Ivoire’s PresidentContinue Reading

In N’Djamena, the capital of Chad, the fight against urban disorder has become a pressing challenge, exposing a deep dilemma: tackling entrenched poverty to ensure lasting solutions rather than temporary crackdowns. When urban regulation meets poverty The municipal authorities of N’Djamena have adopted a zero-tolerance stance toward urban disorder. IllicitContinue Reading

Ousmane Sonko elected president of Senegal’s National Assembly Ousmane Sonko has been elected president of Senegal’s National Assembly, securing a decisive victory in a vote among members of his Pastef party. This outcome follows recent political tensions in the country and underscores the shifting dynamics within the young administration ledContinue Reading

Senegal: former prime minister Ousmane Sonko elected president of the National Assembly Info Former Senegalese prime minister Ousmane Sonko was elected president of the National Assembly just four days after being dismissed by the head of state. The opposition boycotted the session, denouncing what they called “a constitutional coup.” Auto-playContinue Reading

On the sidelines of the official ceremonies marking his inauguration, the newly sworn-in President of the Republic of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, held a significant audience with Mali’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdoulaye Diop, in Cotonou. The distinguished Malian diplomat arrived bearing a heartfelt message of congratulations andContinue Reading