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As Gabon marked its 66th Independence Day, Joachim Mbatchi Pambou, President of the Forum for the Defense of the Republic (FDR) and a former presidential candidate in August 2023, issued…
With civilian casualties mounting in the Sahel, the United States is facing mounting pressure to take decisive action against the military juntas ruling Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. Congressman James…
Appels sur l’actualité Democratic Republic of Congo: political tensions resurface as dialogue deadline passes After a brief interlude of relative calm, the political climate in the Democratic Republic of Congo…
The political landscape in Chad, under the leadership of Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, frequently sparks debate regarding his true alignment: is he a genuine sovereignist, committed to asserting Chad’s independence…
Fenerbahçe18 août 21h00Lyon Canal+ Fenerbahçe – Olympique Lyonnais: champions league live Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 9:00 PM UEFA Champions League 2026-2027, Qualification Play-offs, First Leg Welcome to our live coverage…
In a significant economic announcement impacting its agricultural sector, Côte d’Ivoire has officially established the farm-gate price for shea kernels at 250 FCFA per kilogram. This strategic decision aims to…
Recent figures on Benin’s public debt, now standing at 9,122.2 billion CFA francs, have prompted some to sound the alarm about over-indebtedness. Yet a closer look at macroeconomic indicators reveals…
Military losses highlight struggles of Niger’s ruling junta The latest double ambush in northern Niger, claimed by the Movement for Justice and People’s Liberation (MPLJ), has left at least 15…
LOMÉ, 17 August 2026 — Sustainable public service delivery by local government bodies hinges on adequate and well-managed financial resources. This critical challenge brought together municipal leaders from Golfe 2,…
An unsettling scene has emerged near Ouagadougou, where over forty Burkinabè journalists recently completed a so-called ‘patriotism training’ program. While framed as civic engagement, this initiative masks a deeper agenda:…
This Sunday, August 16, 2026, saw a range of significant events across Senegal. A gathering of the Kiiraay movement in Mbacké escalated into disorder, prompting intervention from law enforcement. Meanwhile,…
In Gabon, the recent release of a journalist, held for nearly four months due to publications deemed critical of the authorities, has reignited essential discussions surrounding press protection during the…