Sahara dispute reignites Morocco-Mauritania ties in Dakar talks
Fadwa Islah Political affairs correspondent specializing in North African diplomacy Diplomatic momentum in Dakar as Sahara dispute resurfaces High-level discussions between Rabat and Nouakchott have taken on renewed significance amid…
Niger’s escalating violence drives record displacement amid government security failures
The deteriorating security landscape in Niger has reached new extremes, with the Loga district in the Dosso region bearing the brunt of a recent surge in attacks that has uprooted…
Cameroun: government confirms Paul Biya remains president amid health speculations
Following weeks of intense speculation about President Paul Biya‘s health and possible absence from office, Cameroon’s government has moved to dispel rumors about a leadership vacuum. In a recent statement,…
Benin transfers health worker management to local councils
Bénin Benin transfers health worker management to local councils Starting this year, the administrative and financial oversight of 2025-contractual health workers now falls under the jurisdiction of Benin’s 77 municipalities.…
Bénin: presidential clemency redefines justice and second chances
In granting freedom to an individual previously condemned to two centuries of imprisonment, President Romuald Wadagni has done more than merely issue an act of grace. He has set a…
Thousands of kouakourou residents face hardship in Mali after fleeing violence
Thousands of kouakourou residents face hardship in Mali after fleeing violence For two weeks, thousands of residents from Kouakourou, a town in central Mali, have endured dire circumstances, uprooted from…
Morocco’s dual strategy to secure Sahara western Sahara recognition
As summer 2026 unfolds, Morocco is orchestrating a high-stakes diplomatic play involving Washington and Madrid, with the disputed Western Sahara territory at its core. While the North African kingdom seeks…
Senegal’s Mégapari scandal: a 7 billion FCFA embezzlement case
The Mégapari affair has emerged as a prominent economic and legal controversy capturing significant attention in Dakar this autumn. An estimated seven billion CFA francs, equivalent to nearly 10.7 million…
Recycling in Chad: turning plastic waste into economic opportunities
Chad tackles plastic waste: recycling challenges and sustainable solutions With an annual output of 20,000 tonnes of plastic waste, Chad faces mounting environmental pressures. Despite this staggering volume, the recycling…
Cameroon: paul biya’s anticipated return sparks political speculation
A concise yet highly significant message has emerged: Cameroon‘s President Paul Biya will soon return to Yaoundé. This announcement, disseminated by his office, follows another period where the head of…
DRC protocol for FDLR surrender: key terms and challenges
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has formally inked a surrender protocol with the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), a militia historically tied to Rwandan genocide…
Cameroon: presidential absence fuels speculation and constitutional debate
On August 2, 2026, René Emmanuel Sadi, Cameroon’s Minister of Communication and government spokesperson, announced the imminent return of President Paul Biya to the country, though without providing further details.…