Gabon’s public debt trajectory: a critical economic outlook
Gabon’s public debt is on a rising path, with projections in Libreville indicating it could reach 94.3% of the gross domestic product (GDP) by 2027. This escalating trend, initiated during…
West Africa’s united front: ECOWAS bans bilateral talks with the AES
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has significantly strengthened its diplomatic approach concerning the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). During a recent ordinary summit held in Lungi, Sierra…
Sénégal investment climate weakens despite economic promise
The flow of foreign direct investments (FDI) into the Sénégal has plummeted to just $37 million in 2025, a stark contrast to the annual average of $3 billion between 2022…
Chad official visit by nigerian cnesc president
Chad Welcomes Nigerian CNESC President for High-Level Talks The President of Nigeria’s Council for National Economic, Social and Environmental Consultation (CNESC), Mohamed Boukhari, has arrived in N’Djamena on an official…
Pastef leader Malick Gackou rallies party amid Kiiraay defections
As defections to Kiiraay grow among Pastef members, former minister Malick Gackou urges the party to uphold unity, discipline, and collective commitment to preserve the sovereign ideals that defined the…
Melbet Senegal money trail: chypre, Russia and dubious deals exposed
A shadowy web of financial transactions linked to the online betting giant Melbet has been unraveled in a sweeping investigation that spans Senegal, Russia, and Cyprus. The probe, spearheaded by…
The predicament of Marguerite Gnakadé: a former pillar challenges Togo’s power structure
When a former Minister of Armed Forces, once considered among the most influential figures within the Togolese administration, chooses to jeopardize her life in protest against her detention, the event…
Marguerite Gnakadé’s hunger strike exposes Togo’s political detention crisis
On July 27, 2026, Togo’s former defense minister, Marguerite Gnakadé, entered her eleventh month behind bars by launching a hunger strike. Her protest targets the harsh conditions she and dozens…
Burkina Faso’s disputed digital communication unit under scrutiny amid disinformation allegations
On August 3, during Ouagadougou’s national flag-raising ceremony, Burkina Faso’s Communication Minister Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo delivered a response to allegations brought forth by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), but instead of…
Lyon faces sparta prague in champions league qualifier
The Olympique Lyonnais kick off their 2026-2027 campaign in dramatic fashion this Tuesday, August 4, with a high-stakes clash against Sparta Prague in the third qualifying round of the UEFA…
Gabon’s state visit to Sierra Leone: strengthening economic ties
The high-profile state visit to Freetown underscores Gabon’s strategic push to deepen its diplomatic and economic footprint in West Africa. While cooperation has previously remained limited, multiple agreements are now…
Paul biya’s return imminent as Cameroon government addresses health concerns
Cameroon — After nearly two months out of the public eye, Cameroonian authorities have broken their silence. The government confirms President Paul Biya remains alive and announces his imminent return,…