Sénégal three influencers jailed for criticizing president
Sénégal: three influencers handed prison sentences for insulting the head of state Three prominent social media personalities from Sénégal, closely aligned with the former ruling party Pastef, have been sentenced to prison terms following the release of a controversial video on TikTok. The ruling comes amid escalating political tensions betweenContinue Reading
Ebola outbreak escalates in democratic republic of Congo
Ebola surge in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo continues to worsen The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with a worsening Ebola crisis that began on May 15 in Ituri Province, in the country’s northeast. The rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain—currently without an approved vaccine or targeted treatment—has rapidly expandedContinue Reading
Gabon’s president studies Côte d’Ivoire’s development model
During an official visit to Côte d’Ivoire, Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema conducted an on-site inspection of key infrastructure projects in Abidjan. This hands-on exploration allowed the head of state to evaluate progress in diplomatic, industrial, and urban development sectors, with the goal of applying valuable lessons to Gabon’sContinue Reading
Urgent presidential health projects transform Bamako’s medical landscape
African news today urgent presidential health projects transform Bamako’s medical landscape Mali’s government reports rapid progress on emergency health initiatives in Bamako’s Commune III and VI, promising enhanced medical access for residents. Staff Writer August 7, 2026 — 1 minute read Share On August 6, 2026, a high-level government delegation,Continue Reading
Gabon’s mining sector drives economic transformation amid oil decline
The Gabonese government is shifting its economic strategy to counter the steady decline in oil production. As part of this transition, the country is prioritizing its mining potential to bolster growth and reduce reliance on hydrocarbons. Authorities aim to launch eight new mines by 2030 as a cornerstone of thisContinue Reading
Senegal’s transition plan presented in bissau guineau
The Republic of Senegal has intensified its diplomatic engagement in West Africa. A high-level ministerial delegation from Dakar arrived in Bissau on Thursday, tasked with advancing a carefully structured mediation plan aimed at resolving the institutional deadlock in neighboring Guinea-Bissau. The meeting, held with General Horta Ntam, who leads theContinue Reading
Bénin 2060: national education council prioritizes science and vocational training
Bénin Bénin 2060: national education council prioritizes science and vocational training From August 5 to 7, 2026, the National Education Council (CNE) will convene its third consultative assembly in Cotonou. The event will focus on strengthening scientific, technological, and vocational education as key drivers for Benin’s future development. Government officials,Continue Reading
First prisoner exchange under doha peace deal between Kinshasa and M23
First prisoner handover from Kinshasa to M23 under Doha peace framework Breaking news. Congolese authorities have transferred a first batch of 15 detainees to the M23 rebel group, marking the initial implementation of the prisoner exchange mechanism agreed in Doha in 2025. Facilitated by the International Committee of the RedContinue Reading
Ongoing violence in eastern DRC sparks prisoner exchange deal
Ongoing Violence in Eastern DRC Sparks Prisoner Exchange Deal The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has transferred 15 prisoners to the M23 rebel group, marking a long-awaited step in the stalled peace process, as confirmed by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). This move follows a prisoner exchangeContinue Reading
African democracy under pressure: progress and setbacks
PoliticsAfrica African democracy under pressure: progress and setbacks PoliticsAfrica The Roundtable August 7, 2026 This week, Éric Topona’s guests examine the state of democracy in select sub-Saharan African nations, including Senegal, Madagascar, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. The discussion was recorded in early July at one of Deutsche Welle’s studiosContinue Reading
Martinez Zogo case: heated exchanges during colonel Otoulou’s hearings
Tense exchanges mark colonel Otoulou’s testimony in the Martinez Zogo case The judicial proceedings surrounding the Martinez Zogo affair took a dramatic turn this week as Colonel Otoulou’s testimonies before the military court in Yaoundé escalated into sharp confrontations. The hearings, which have drawn widespread attention, exposed deep tensions asContinue Reading
Togo’s media crackdown: targeting independent newspaper distribution
In Togo, the erosion of information freedom is no longer confined to the pages of NGO reports or official regulatory statements. It’s a lived reality on the streets, where the simple act of distributing a newspaper now carries significant risk. By extending pressure to even the most vulnerable street vendors,Continue Reading