Kloto 1’s historic budget surge targets transformative development in 2026
KPALIMÉ, 18 août 2026 — The Municipal Council of Kloto 1 is accelerating its development agenda. During its third ordinary session of 2026, local officials approved a remarkable budget extension…
Senegal’s asset declaration law: a referendum in sight
PolitiqueAfrique Déclaration de patrimoine : vers un référendum au Sénégal Georges Ibrahim Tounkara 18/08/202618 août 2026 Despite parliamentary approval, the debate surrounding asset declarations continues in Senegal. The President’s announcement…
Justice in Mali: seven-year prison term for Ras Bath and Rose ‘la vie chère’ highlights shrinking free speech
Mali’s military justice system has struck again, delivering a harsh sentence against two prominent critics of the transitional authorities. Radio commentator Mohamed Youssouf Bathily, widely known as Ras Bath, and…
Togo’s constitutional bypass: Faure Gnassingbé’s enduring grip on power
The recent detention of two French citizens in northern Togo has cast a harsh light on the deepening flaws in the country’s governance. Charged this week following several days in…
Mbatchi Pambou champions a national consolidation pact for Gabon
As Gabon marked its 66th Independence Day, Joachim Mbatchi Pambou, President of the Forum for the Defense of the Republic (FDR) and a former presidential candidate in August 2023, issued…
US weighs sanctions against Sahel juntas as civilian toll rises
With civilian casualties mounting in the Sahel, the United States is facing mounting pressure to take decisive action against the military juntas ruling Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. Congressman James…
Democratic Republic of Congo: political tensions resurface as dialogue deadline passes
Appels sur l’actualité Democratic Republic of Congo: political tensions resurface as dialogue deadline passes After a brief interlude of relative calm, the political climate in the Democratic Republic of Congo…
Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno: dissecting Chad’s leader’s sovereignist claims
The political landscape in Chad, under the leadership of Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, frequently sparks debate regarding his true alignment: is he a genuine sovereignist, committed to asserting Chad’s independence…
Anticipation builds for fenerbahçe vs. olympique lyonnais champions league clash
Fenerbahçe18 août 21h00Lyon Canal+ Fenerbahçe – Olympique Lyonnais: champions league live Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 9:00 PM UEFA Champions League 2026-2027, Qualification Play-offs, First Leg Welcome to our live coverage…
Côte d’Ivoire: shea kernel farm-gate price established
In a significant economic announcement impacting its agricultural sector, Côte d’Ivoire has officially established the farm-gate price for shea kernels at 250 FCFA per kilogram. This strategic decision aims to…
Benin’s public debt: why alarm bells are unfounded
Recent figures on Benin’s public debt, now standing at 9,122.2 billion CFA francs, have prompted some to sound the alarm about over-indebtedness. Yet a closer look at macroeconomic indicators reveals…
Deadly ambush in Niger exposes military junta’s security failures
Military losses highlight struggles of Niger’s ruling junta The latest double ambush in northern Niger, claimed by the Movement for Justice and People’s Liberation (MPLJ), has left at least 15…