Gabon and Sierra Leone enhance bilateral ties with key agreements
The landmark meeting between Gabon’s Head of State, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, and his Sierra Leonean counterpart, Julius Maada Bio, at Freetown’s State House marked the highlight of the Gabonese president’s state visit, which began on August 2. The visit aimed to strengthen the Libreville-Freetown axis and reinforce Gabon’s footprint in West Africa—a region known […]
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Ferran Torres’s future: a delicate balance between PSG and FC Barcelona
The date of July 19, 2026, is permanently etched into the minds of Ferran Torres and every fan of La Roja. In a memorable World Cup final, Spain secured another global championship, 16 years after their initial triumph, thanks to Torres’s decisive extra-time goal against Argentina, sealing a 1-0 victory. Even before this heroic performance, […]
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Lambert Mende: president tshisekedi must remain in power until rwandan aggression ends
At a political gathering of the Convention des Congolais Unis (CCU) on Monday, August 3, 2026, Lambert Mende Omalanga presented his analysis of the ongoing security and humanitarian crisis affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo. The CCU leader urged Congolese citizens to set aside their differences and unite against what he described as an existential […]
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Togo’s rural transformation: 50 young kpomé entrepreneurs equipped for agricultural ventures
Kpomé, August 3, 2026 — For many young Togolese, securing stable employment remains a significant challenge. In response, authorities are implementing a practical strategy: empowering individuals who complete vocational training to become thriving rural entrepreneurs. In Kpomé, located within the Maritime region, fifty young people have now taken a crucial step forward, receiving essential equipment […]
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Senegal out of 2026 women’s afcon after draw with Morocco
The Senegal women’s national football team has been eliminated from the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations following a goalless draw with hosts Morocco in Rabat. An intense final group match ends in disappointment In the decisive Group A clash at the Stade Moulay El Hassan, both teams played to a stalemate (0-0), securing Morocco‘s […]
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Benin Valentin Djenontin hails Julien Kandé Kansou’s release and urges national unity
Bénin: Valentin Djenontin celebrates Julien Kandé Kansou’s freedom and calls for national healing In a significant move for Bénin’s political landscape, the presidential pardon granted to Julien Kandé Kansou on August 1, 2026, has sparked a wave of optimism among national leaders. The decision, issued by President Romuald Wadagni, marks a pivotal moment in the […]
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Mali journalist handed one-year sentence for criticizing junta
Mali journalist handed one-year sentence for criticizing junta Chahana Takiou, the editor-in-chief of the Malian biweekly newspaper 22 Septembre, has been sentenced to a one-year prison term, including six months of suspended imprisonment and six months of immediate incarceration. The ruling was handed down by the National Cybercrime Unit in Bamako on August 3, following […]
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Gabon secures $920 million eurobond amid investor caution
Libreville’s latest financial maneuver has drawn significant attention, with a $920 million eurobond issuance far surpassing initial projections. While this marks Gabon’s most substantial return to international markets in years, the elevated borrowing costs underscore lingering investor skepticism despite recent reforms. The Gabonese government has taken a decisive step in its external financing strategy. Record-breaking […]
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RDC : l’évasion de Luebo, symptôme d’un système carcéral largement défaillant
Publié aujourd’hui à 15h34 Lecture : 2 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Damien Glez Dessinateur et éditorialiste franco-burkinabè. By Yacouba Ouédraogo — Investigative journalist
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How charity in Togo masks financial flight under Faure gnassingbé
Behind the official narratives of humanitarian aid and poverty alleviation, recent events in Togo have exposed a troubling pattern: charitable organizations operating with alarming opacity, seemingly designed to serve the interests of the ruling elite rather than the public good. In Lomé, the capital, cash continues to flow freely outside conventional banking channels, often with […]
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Diplomatic tensions over Western Sahara resurface at Dakar summit
High-level discussions in Dakar have reignited long-standing diplomatic sensitivities surrounding the Western Sahara dispute, casting a spotlight on the evolving relations between Mauritania and Morocco. The closed-door meetings, held on the sidelines of a regional forum, brought together key officials from both nations to address pressing geopolitical concerns. Key players and their positions Morocco’s delegation, […]
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Niger: escalating violence triggers mass displacement in Loga department
Niger’s security situation continues its alarming deterioration. In the Loga department, nestled within the Dosso region, hundreds of residents have been forced to abandon their homes following a spate of particularly deadly assaults that struck in mid-July. This recent surge in violence underscores a growing concern: despite repeated assurances from military authorities, numerous communities remain […]
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