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The World Bank is channeling a significant financial package of 340 billion FCFA to Senegal, a move whose specifics have just been detailed by the Presidency of the Republic. This…
A pivotal moment for the modernization of Togo’s judicial system unfolded this Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in Lomé. During a recent Council of Ministers meeting, the executive branch approved two…
Facing a steady decline in its oil production, Gabon is now placing its economic bets on a mining revolution. Over the past few months, the government has unveiled ambitious financial…
Cameroon: new presidential decrees spark authenticity questions The recent publication of presidential decrees in Cameroon has ignited a wave of speculation, particularly concerning the extended public absence of President Paul…
The political turmoil in Togo has escalated into a regional diplomatic confrontation. A coalition of 43 civil society organizations (CSOs) from Africa and the diaspora has issued a joint open…
Senegal’s economic engine stalls amid political turmoil Three years after Senegal’s political upheavals peaked during the 2024 presidential election, citizens were hopeful that the new administration would steer the economy…
When General Abdourahamane Tiani seized power in Niger on July 26, 2023, his justification rested on three central pledges: reclaiming national sovereignty, eradicating terrorism, and ending foreign interference in domestic…
As the grand celebrations of the Magal of Touba draw to a close across Senegal, a distinct sentiment of apprehension often settles among the nation’s civil servants. While millions of…
The World Health Organization (WHO) had issued a serious warning just days prior, highlighting an Ebola surge that was intensifying at an exceptional rate and urging a significant scale-up in…
The whereabouts of Cameroon’s long-serving president, Paul Biya, have sparked a wave of speculation across the nation. Civil society groups and opposition parties are openly questioning whether the 93-year-old leader…
As coastal and maritime challenges intensify across the Gulf of Guinea, Benin has taken a decisive step forward in oceanic expertise. Through the OPERA project (Ocean Prediction Enhancement in Regions…
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has arrived in Kinshasa to engage with officials as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) grapples with its…