Why Bradley Barcola is built to thrive at Liverpool after £123m transfer
Liverpool have once again committed enormous financial resources to revamp their attacking department, securing Bradley Barcola in a headline-grabbing £123 million ($166m) switch during the 2026 summer market. The French international winger arrives on Merseyside with immense expectations, hailed as an athlete tailor-made to conquer the physical and tactical demandsContinue Reading
Togo explores nuclear energy options at London global symposium
President Faure Gnassingbé’s participation in the World Nuclear Symposium in London comes at a pivotal moment when atomic power is reclaiming its position in global energy planning. Rather than rushing to construct a reactor immediately, Togo is focusing on establishing its presence in a sector undergoing rapid technological, regulatory, andContinue Reading
Gabon looks to Senegal to modernise its national transport infrastructure
During a working visit to Dakar, the Gabonese Minister of State for Transport, Merchant Marine, and Logistics, Ulrich Manfoumbi Manfoumbi, held strategic talks with his Senegalese counterpart, Abdoul Ahad Ndiaye. The high-level discussions centered on modernizing transport infrastructure and deepening bilateral cooperation through a dynamic exchange of technical expertise betweenContinue Reading
Jihadist fighters ambush Russian African Corps and military forces in Mali
The prominent jihadist coalition Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) has executed a deadly assault on a military convoy transporting personnel from the Russian African Corps and the Malian armed forces. The strike occurred on September 9 in the vicinity of Kaka, a village situated within the Mopti region. The lethalContinue Reading
Au Togo, la longévité de Faure Gnassingbé interroge la finalité des réformes institutionnelles
Après plus de vingt années passées à la tête du Togo, Faure Gnassingbé est confronté à une équation politique de plus en plus délicate : comment se maintenir au pouvoir alors que la confiance populaire ne suffit plus à asseoir sa légitimité ? Depuis son accession au pouvoir en 2005,Continue Reading
Tafsir Thioye openly challenges allegations by Ousmane Sonko
The political arena in Dakar is experiencing heightened friction. Tafsir Thioye, a prominent civil society figure and vocal commentator in Sénégal, has openly disputed the recent allegations made by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, who also leads the Pastef party. This public confrontation occurs amidst escalating verbal exchanges between the executiveContinue Reading
Complaint against Ousmane Sonko over Touba remarks upheld before investigators
The legal action initiated against Ousmane Sonko concerning statements made about the holy city of Touba remains in force. This was confirmed by Serigne Makhtar Bousso, the spokesperson for the complainants, who was questioned on Tuesday as part of this case. The complaint stems from a request submitted to theContinue Reading
Côte d’Ivoire : le FIDD 2026 dévoile ses ambitions pour les financements verts
Le Forum international du développement durable (FIDD) 2026 mettra l’accent sur les financements verts, les crédits carbone, l’innovation et les opportunités d’affaires. Cette annonce a été faite lors de la conférence de presse de lancement, tenue mardi 8 septembre 2026 à Cocody, animée par Tra Bi Michael, commissaire général duContinue Reading
Massacre in Bandiagara: Mali’s human rights commission demands state accountability
As central Mali continues its descent into a maelstrom of unbridled violence, the recent statement by the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) following the attacks on Ningari and Sarédina highlights the deep-seated flaws in the transitional government’s security approach. The grim pattern has become all too familiar: villages assaulted, defenselessContinue Reading
Civils in the DR Congo face persistent rights abuses
The 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council opened in Geneva, Switzerland, this Monday, providing a platform for the UN to review the human rights situations across the globe. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for instance, human rights violations continue unabated, particularly in the eastern region,Continue Reading
Why a true-size Africa map cannot hide Togo’s collapsing schools
A carefully drawn correction on a map of Africa will never be a substitute for classroom walls that remain standing. By promoting the adoption of a cartographic representation that reflects the continent’s actual dimensions, the Togolese authorities have pulled off an impressive communications exercise. The gesture is loaded with symbolismContinue Reading
Bénin and United Arab Emirates strengthen defense ties during diplomatic talks in Cotonou
The bilateral relationship between Bénin and the United Arab Emirates is entering a more active phase, particularly in the critical areas of defense and national security. The newly appointed Emirati ambassador, Hazza Mohamed Alqahtani, recently held a working session with Gildas Agonkan, the Minister Delegate to the President of BéninContinue Reading