Senegal constitutional council: can Ousmane Sonko be stripped of his assembly seat?
Senegal constitutional council: can Ousmane Sonko be stripped of his assembly seat? The Constitutional Council’s deliberations on Ousmane Sonko’s parliamentary mandate have intensified political tensions across Senegal. Opposition lawmakers argue…
Shocking video of tortured journalist martinez zogo shown in Yaoundé court
In a dramatic turn during the ongoing trial for the murder of Cameroonian radio host Martinez Zogo, a video depicting the final moments of his torture was unveiled at the…
Mali and Burkina Faso deepen security ties amid armed group threats
The governments of Mali and Burkina Faso are ramping up joint security initiatives as armed groups intensify cross-border threats and trigger fresh waves of displacement. Recent weeks have seen a…
Senator Al Aminou Lo takes aim at outgoing PM Ousmane Sonko in primature handover
Senator Al Aminou Lo takes aim at outgoing PM Ousmane Sonko in primature handover During his inauguration speech, newly appointed Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo emphasized the urgency of…
Senegal new government formation excludes sonko’s party
The newly appointed Prime Minister of Senegal, Ahmadou Al Amine Mohamed Lô, has unveiled a 30-member cabinet reshuffle, notably excluding representatives from the PASTEF-Les Patriotes party, despite its majority in…
Gabon: clarifying the limits of presidential authority
The national conversation in Gabon has shifted gears with a pointed intervention by Nadia Christelle Koye, a prominent political figure, who is challenging the deliberate obfuscation surrounding the powers of…
Mali conflict escalates as JNIM accuses Malian forces and allies of civilian killings
The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda-affiliated militant coalition, has leveled serious allegations against the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) and their Russian allies, Africa Corps,…
Rwanda-DRC border closure hits Goma’s economy hard
Residents of Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are feeling the pinch after authorities closed key border crossings with Rwanda, particularly between Goma and Gisenyi. The move has…
Benin’s bold diplomatic push for stronger ties with Nigeria
The dawn of a new era in Beninese diplomacy Within days of assuming office as President of the Republic on May 24, Romuald Wadagni wasted no time in stamping his…
Sénégal government formation excludes pastaf amid tensions
VOS RÉACTIONS – Sénégal : un nouveau gouvernement sans le PASTEF On the evening of Monday, June 1st, the newly appointed Prime Minister, Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô, announced a…
Economic fallout from Niger Benin border closure hits traders hard
Politics Niger-Bénin border closure: economic ripple effects hit home June 2, 2026 Despite detours through Nigeria, traders and transporters report heavy financial losses as cross-border activity slows to a crawl.…
Joint Benin-Nigeria operation crushes 500 terrorists in Babanna
Nigerian-Béninese military alliance delivers decisive blow to insurgents In a landmark joint military operation that spanned five grueling days, Nigerian and Béninese armed forces—backed by local vigilance committees—neutralized over 500…