Burkina Faso’s self-justification strategy amid RSF allegations
Government under scrutiny for communication battalion amid disinformation concerns The Burkinabè government appears to be doubling down on a pattern of responding to criticism with justification rather than transparency. During a national ceremony on August 3, Communication Minister Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo publicly praised the so-called Rapid Intervention Battalion – Communication (BIR-C), a structure framed as […]
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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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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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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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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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Cameroun: government confirms president Biya is alive amid power transition speculations
Yaoundé — In a bid to dispel persistent rumors, Cameroon’s government has officially confirmed that President Paul Biya remains alive and continues to lead the nation, despite his prolonged absence from the country. René Emmanuel Sadi, both Minister of Communication and government spokesperson, addressed the nation’s concerns during a press briefing, categorically stating that the […]
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Bénin: executive clemency redefines the impossible
When President Romuald Wadagni granted freedom to a man sentenced to two centuries of incarceration, he did more than just sign an act of grace. He set a powerful direction for his nascent administration: a justice system that remains firm against offenses yet capable of integrating a human dimension when circumstances warrant it. Beyond a […]
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Thousands displaced from kouakourou endure precarity in central Mali
Thousands displaced from kouakourou endure precarity in central Mali Two weeks after their forced exodus from Kouakourou in central Mali, thousands of residents continue to grapple with extremely precarious living conditions. These individuals were compelled to abandon their homes following an ultimatum issued by fighters from the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims […]
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New protocol aims to disarm FDLR rebels in DRC
Kinshasa has formalized a new surrender protocol targeting the Forces démocratiques de libération du Rwanda (FDLR), a rebel group long active in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The agreement outlines a structured process: combatants must lay down their weapons, relocate to designated cantonment sites, and either return to Rwanda or be transferred to a […]
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Cameroon: President Paul biya’s health sparks controversy amid absence
The recent prolonged absence of Cameroon’s Head of State has ignited intense debate across the nation. At 93 years old, President Paul Biya, born on February 13, 1933, has not been seen in public for nearly two months, fueling widespread speculation about his health and the continuity of governance. Responding to mounting concerns, government spokesperson […]
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Cameroon’s Paul Biya alive amid 56-day absence concerns
Government breaks silence after 56 days of uncertainty After 56 days of absence and swirling rumors, Cameroon’s government has finally addressed the nation’s growing concern: President Paul Biya is alive and his return is imminent. Yet the announcement, while reassuring, has done little to dispel the lingering doubts. The government’s long-awaited statement came this Sunday, […]
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Senegal unveils its AI factory in Tokyo, targeting digital sovereignty
Senegal leveraged the prestigious Japanese forum of the HAIP Friends Group to officially introduce the Senegal AI Factory, a pivotal component of its ambitious New Technological Deal. The Senegalese delegation, present in Tokyo, framed this initiative within a broader vision for digital sovereignty and to firmly establish Africa’s presence in the global governance of artificial […]
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