Chad reconciliation: how presidential pardons shape political control
Tchad Chad’s reconciliation mirage: how presidential grace becomes a political lever — 3 min read Share The recent address by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, delivered during Chad’s Independence Day…
Lyon prague live stream third qualifying round champions league
lyon vs prague live: third qualifying round second leg The stakes couldn’t be higher as Olympique Lyonnais faces Sparta Prague in a must-win second leg at Groupama Stadium to advance…
Union saint-gilloise knocked out of champions league after norwegian upset
The Union Saint-Gilloise faced a bitter setback in their Champions League ambitions last night in Norway, falling to Bodo/Glimt 3-2 after extra time in the third qualifying round. The elimination…
Russia’s expanding military footprint in Libyan air bases raises alarms
Recent developments at six strategic air bases across Libya reveal a concerning expansion of Russian military influence in North Africa. These facilities, located in Al-Joufra, Al-Khadim, Al-Qardabiyah, Brak Al-Shati, Maaten…
Togo parliament to fast-track key reforms in emergency session
The Togolese National Assembly reconvened for its second extraordinary session this week, convened under urgent constitutional provisions by President Faure Gnassingbé. Under the leadership of Assembly President Prof. Komi Selom…
Gabon: final report on professional elections handed to president oligui nguema
The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, received key government officials on Monday, August 10, 2026, including Vice President Herman Immongault and Labor Minister Jacqueline Ilogue, spouse Bignoumba. During…
Us ambassadors to Chad and Gabon nominated under new diplomacy
Washington proposes new envoys to strengthen ties with African partners In a strategic move to reshape diplomatic engagement across Africa, the United States has put forward fresh ambassadorial nominations, including…
Political thaw in democratic republic of Congo ahead of national dialogue
After months of political tension, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is witnessing early signs of easing tensions, setting the stage for a long-awaited national dialogue. Observers note a…
Bénin senate’s new regulatory framework: five key instruments explained
How the Bénin Senate will make decisions: a breakdown of five key instruments The newly adopted internal regulations of the Bénin Senate, ratified in Porto-Novo on July 30, 2026, outline…
Côte d’Ivoire and Mauritania deepen ties amid West African challenges
In a high-level diplomatic engagement, President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire welcomed his Mauritanian counterpart, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, for a 24-hour working visit to Abidjan. The meeting, held at the…
Senegal assembly rejects seven presidential bills submitted by bassirou diomaye faye
The President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, announced yesterday that seven bills submitted by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye would not be included in the agenda of the first extraordinary…
Mali: surge in violence displaces nearly 40,000 in north and central regions
Since late April, a sharp escalation in fighting and aerial bombardments across northern and central Mali has forced nearly 40,000 people to abandon their homes. The cities of Gao and…