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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been grappling with an entrenched food crisis for over a quarter-century. Currently, the struggle for basic sustenance impacts a staggering 26.5 million people…
Every year, the University of Lomé (UL) welcomes thousands of new high school graduates and continuing students, making it the largest higher education institution in Togo. To streamline the registration…
In a landmark gathering organized by the Institute of Artisans for Justice and Peace (IAJP), religious leaders, policymakers, and influential figures convened in Cotonou to address pressing social issues under…
Gabon has made a landmark decision for the future of its forests, coastline, and wildlife. Following days of intensive work, the national workshop to validate the National Biodiversity Strategy and…
Across Niger, communities face persistent security challenges that threaten both daily life and long-term stability. In response, a growing movement is emerging—one built on inclusive dialogue, local leadership, and collective…
The gold mining sectors in Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continue to face significant transparency challenges, despite ongoing reforms aimed at improving governance. A recent study…
In Cameroon, the political landscape has long been shaped by the rise and fall of powerful figures, often tied to the fate of one leader: President Paul Biya. Among those…
In Niaguis, a small town in Casamance, Mariama Sonko has spent over three decades championing women’s financial independence through agriculture and agroecology. Born into a farming family, she now leads…
Ndeye Rokhaya Thiam, the newly appointed leader of Senegal’s Conseil Sénégalais des Chargeurs (COSEC), has publicly reaffirmed her unwavering loyalty to opposition figure Ousmane Sonko despite escalating political tensions in…
Niger’s human rights crisis worsens as military tightens grip Breaking news. As Niger approaches the third anniversary of the July 26, 2023 military takeover, Human Rights Watch has issued a…
Deep within the corridors of the Douala Autonomous Port, stacks of financial records tell a silent story. Millions in development loans, intended to uplift communities and modernize infrastructure, lie dormant—unused,…
In Cameroon’s political landscape, few figures have experienced such a dramatic rise and fall as Marafa Hamidou Yaya. Once a key player in the administration of President Paul Biya, his…