Russia and the Sahel: strategic alliance or new dependency?
The second session of ministerial consultations between the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov took place in Niamey on July 8, 2026. Officially framed as a milestone in fostering a partnership rooted in sovereignty and mutual respect, the meeting raises a critical question: could this growing alignment with Moscow inadvertently […]
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Blanchiment d’argent : Sylvia Bongo visée en Suisse
SylviSylvia Bongo Ondimba, épouse d’Ali Bongo, est suspectée d’avoir fait transférer dans une banque à Genève des millions sur fond de détournement de fonds publics. LA SUITE APRÈS LA PUBLICITÉ Genève enquête sur l’épouse de l’ex-président gabonais. La justice suisse enquête depuis 2023 sur une affaire de blanchiment d’argent présumé visant Sylvia Bongo Ondimba, […]
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Drc ebola outbreak claims over 500 lives
The Ebola virus disease epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has now resulted in more than 500 fatalities, according to recent figures released by the Congolese Ministry of Health. Health officials have documented 1,561 confirmed cases to date, with 506 individuals succumbing to the illness. On a more positive note, 253 patients have […]
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Dakar’s sachet water reveals alarming contamination in university study
Dakar’s sachet water reveals alarming contamination in university study Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. An extensive study conducted by four researchers from the esteemed Cheikh-Anta-Diop University of Dakar has unveiled deeply concerning findings regarding the quality of sachet water widely consumed across the Senegalese capital. Between August and September […]
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Burkina Faso bans exploitative portrayal of poverty
In a decisive move to uphold human dignity, Burkina Faso has formally prohibited the practice known as poverty porn—the deliberate exploitation of human suffering for emotional manipulation or financial gain. The transitional government has enacted stringent regulations against this unethical approach, fundamentally altering how crises are portrayed and shared in the digital age. Ethical concerns […]
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Cameroon: johann sitchom arrested in fake decree scandal linked to baboke affair
A significant development has emerged in Cameroon, shedding light on the ongoing “Baboke affair.” Authorities have confirmed the arrest of Johann Sitchom, who was apprehended in connection with an attempt to disseminate falsified presidential decrees. Sitchom reportedly sought to broadcast these illicit documents through CRTV, the national broadcaster, presenting them as authentic executive orders. This […]
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Battle of wits: how Burkina Faso counters asymmetric warfare amid rising attacks
Once again, the cost of conflict has been staggering. Recent assaults by armed groups have claimed the lives of at least fifty soldiers and members of the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP), a civilian force mobilized to bolster the nation’s security. While such figures demand attention, they risk painting an incomplete picture—one […]
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Ebola Outbreak in DRC Reaches 1,500 Cases and 500 Deaths
Deadly Ebola Virus Spreads Across Democratic Republic of Congo The Democratic Republic of Congo is dealing with a severe outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus. Since its official declaration on May 15th, over 1,500 cases have been confirmed and more than 500 deaths reported. This is the deadliest Ebola epidemic in Africa’s history, having claimed […]
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Ivorian cyberactivist Ibrahim Zigui granted provisional release after ten months
Ivorian cyberactivist Ibrahim Zigui has been granted provisional liberty following a ten-month detention, his legal counsel confirmed. This decision temporarily concludes a legal process that has highlighted the pre-election climate in Côte d’Ivoire, where critical digital commentary has faced intensified scrutiny from judicial authorities. Detention becomes a symbol for the treatment of critical voices As […]
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Cameroon’s audit chamber uncovers opacity in public subsidies, tracing only 3%
In Cameroon, the process of public accountability continues to grapple with persistent opacity. For the 2024 fiscal year, the Supreme Court’s Audit Chamber managed to trace merely 3% of the total subsidies disbursed by the state to public enterprises. This stark figure, detailed in its report on the execution of the finance law, underscores the […]
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Sénégal: president faye and sonko’s escalating political confrontation
Sénégal’s political landscape is currently experiencing significant shifts, marked by an escalating dynamic between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko, now the President of the National Assembly. This past Friday, July 3, President Faye declared his intention to establish a new political party. This move is widely seen as intensifying the emerging rivalry with […]
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Togo breathes new life into national archives for justice and memory in Lomé
As government bodies worldwide accelerate their digital transformation, Togo is making a concerted effort to re-establish its archives at the core of national operations. In Lomé, during the recent International Archives Day, leading experts and government officials convened to deliberate on the pivotal role of these historical records in safeguarding fundamental rights, preserving collective memory, […]
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