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The recent landmark ruling by the ECOWAS Court of Justice, which declared Togo’s 2024 constitutional amendment an ‘unconstitutional change of government,’ has intensified political tensions in Lomé. A coalition of…
The collaboration between Senegal’s government and the World Bank has reached a new milestone. During a meeting in Dakar on August 5 with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Ousmane Diagana, the…
The Real Madrid has confirmed the signing of Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé, 19, in a deal reportedly worth €140 million—including potential bonuses—making him the club’s most expensive acquisition ever. From…
Senegal secures major funding as global partners restore confidence Aldiouma Sow, senior advisor to the President, highlighted the significance of the 340 billion CFA francs from the World Bank and…
Under the minister’s leadership, Niger’s top officials assess public action halfway through the mandate. From Moscow to Ouagadougou, national expertise is gaining international recognition. Niamey, August 6, 2026 — A…
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is witnessing a deliberate and systematic erosion of its democratic foundations. A recent ruling by the Constitutional Court has handed President Félix Tshisekedi a…
From political sovereignty to comprehensive development The 7th of August 1960 marked not just the birth of Côte d’Ivoire’s independence but the planting of seeds for a future rooted in…
The tide has decisively turned against financial impropriety in Niger. On August 5, 2026, a landmark financial reckoning unfolded in the presidential palace, witnessed by senior military officers of the…
On the 66th anniversary of Côte d’Ivoire’s Independence, former parliamentarian Méambly Tié Évariste shared a heartfelt message with his compatriots, particularly those from the Cavally, Guémon, and Tonkpi regions. In…
Diplomatic efforts have successfully de-escalated a tense standoff along the shared border of the Central African Republic and Cameroon after a confrontational incident involving security personnel from both nations. Cross-border…
The transitional government in Burkina Faso has formally halted the importation of wheat flour, semolina, and couscous, a move it frames as a decisive step towards asserting economic sovereignty. Positioned…
The vision for the upcoming Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Dakar is clear: an event entirely free from plastic pollution. This ambitious commitment has been forged by Dakar 2026 and…