Tobacco tax reforms could save thousands of lives in Cameroon
The Power of Fiscal Policy in Public Health: A Groundbreaking Workshop in Mbankomo Mbankomo, Cameroon — For three intense days, policymakers, health officials, and economic experts shifted their focus from hospital beds to tax ledgers. Yet behind the spreadsheets and fiscal simulations lay a single, life-saving question: How can taxContinue Reading
Diplomatic thaw between Mali and Algeria sparks regional stability hopes
Diplomatic thaw between Mali and Algeria sparks regional stability hopes A year after tensions peaked between Bamako and Algiers, new diplomatic signals suggest a potential easing of hostilities. The crisis originated in April 2025 when Algerian forces intercepted and destroyed a Malian drone, alleging airspace violations. Mali strongly denied theContinue Reading
Morocco tightens border control as ceuta faces migrant surge
Morocco has activated emergency protocols along its southern borders as Ceuta faces an unprecedented migrant influx, straining local resources and humanitarian aid networks. Authorities in Rabat have pledged to deploy all necessary measures to restore order and prevent further irregular crossings into the Spanish enclave. Border reinforcements and humanitarian responseContinue Reading
Keith Heffern nominated to strengthen US-Gabon diplomatic ties
Politics Keith Heffern nominated to strengthen US-Gabon diplomatic ties Editorial team August 13, 2026 116 No comment Libreville, August 13, 2026 — The nomination of career diplomat Keith Heffern as the next United States Ambassador to Gabon signals Washington’s renewed commitment to deepening bilateral relations with Libreville. The move comesContinue Reading
New GIABA headquarters in Abidjan boosts West Africa’s financial crime fight
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire — The newly inaugurated headquarters of the Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) has opened its doors in Abidjan’s Deux-Plateaux district, marking a significant step forward in the regional battle against financial crime. During the official handover ceremony, Adama Coulibaly, Côte d’Ivoire’s MinisterContinue Reading
Morocco maintains ceuta claims amid political tensions with spain
Morocco’s stance on Ceuta remains unwavering despite Spain’s challenges A former Spanish ambassador to Morocco has issued a stark warning: Rabat will not abandon its territorial claims over Ceuta, even as Spain grapples with political instability and rising migration pressures. Jorge Dezcallar, who once led Spain’s intelligence services, argues thatContinue Reading
Free digital skills training in Togo by 2026
Lomé is rapidly evolving into a leading West African tech hub, driven by the country’s push toward digital transformation. With initiatives like École 42 and Data Lab, opportunities to acquire cutting-edge skills in web development, software engineering, data science, and artificial intelligence have never been more accessible. Whether you’re aContinue Reading
Hippolyte Ebaka: the influential figure shaping Cameroon’s military leadership
In the landscape of Cameroon’s defense strategy, one name stands out as a pivotal figure: Major-General Hippolyte Ebaka. His recent appointment has reshaped the nation’s military hierarchy, placing him at the center of national security decisions. But who exactly is this officer, and what does his rise signify for Cameroon’sContinue Reading
Senegal court rules against atos in contract dispute with dgpu
The High Commercial Court of Dakar has delivered a landmark ruling in favor of Senegal’s Délégation générale à la promotion des pôles urbains (DGPU) in its legal standoff with Atos, one of Europe’s leading digital services providers. The decision not only upholds the DGPU’s contractual claims but also sets aContinue Reading
Ebomaf’s surge in Gabon’s public contracts raises transparency concerns
Since the political transition initiated in August 2023, the Burkinabè firm EBOMAF has rapidly ascended to the top tier of Gabon’s public procurement landscape. In under three years, the company founded by businessman Mahamadou Bonkoungou has amassed contracts exceeding 700 billion Central African CFA francs, a figure unmatched by anyContinue Reading
Gabonese leaders condemn insults against president and his family
In a united front, political leaders in Gabon have strongly criticized recent inflammatory remarks directed at President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and his family by certain members of the diaspora based in Europe. During a joint press briefing held on August 12, 2026, in Libreville, prominent figures from multiple politicalContinue Reading
Chad workshop to validate gender-based violence support mapping
Mapping Gender-Based Violence Services in N’Djamena: A Step Toward Better Victim Support From August 12 to 13, 2026, N’Djamena will host a pivotal workshop aimed at validating a groundbreaking study on legal and psychosocial assistance services for victims of gender-based violence (GBV). Organized by the Association of Feminist Leaders forContinue Reading