Chad secures over 24 billion FCFA from China for vital development projects
Chad secures over 24 billion FCFA from China for vital development projects Chad has successfully secured a significant new financial injection from China. Two grant agreements, totaling 300 million yuan – approximately 44 million US dollars and more than 24 billion FCFA – were formally signed on Thursday, August 20, in N’Djamena. These funds are […]
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Niger’s controversial $1.9 billion refinery deal raises transparency concerns
In a relentless pursuit of nationalist display and short-term political victories, Nigerien authorities have taken a particularly alarming step. By signing a colossal $1.9 billion agreement with the enigmatic Zimar Group for the construction of a refining and petrochemical complex in Dosso, the government has generated more explosive questions than it has provided sustainable solutions. […]
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Zamboï mine collapse in Central African Republic casts light on Cameroon’s gold sector challenges
The recent tragic collapse at the Zamboï mine in the Central African Republic has cast a harsh light on the broader challenges plaguing the region’s extractive industries. While the immediate disaster occurred across the border, this incident serves as a critical lens through which to examine the persistent issues within Cameroon’s gold sector. For years, […]
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Cameroon: president paul biya returns to Yaoundé after extended absence
After an absence exceeding two months, Paul Biya, Cameroon’s president since 1982 and the globe’s senior-most head of state, arrived back in Yaoundé on Thursday, August 20. His prolonged disappearance had intensified national debate concerning his continued fitness to govern the central African nation. The 93-year-old Cameroonian head of state had departed Yaoundé on June […]
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Paul Biya’s anticipated return to Cameroon after extended absence
Paul Biya’s anticipated return to Cameroon after extended absence On Thursday, August 20, President Paul Biya, accompanied by his wife Chantal and their delegation, was en route to Yaoundé aboard a private Boeing jet, registration P4 – CLA. Their flight originated in Geneva, with an expected arrival in the Cameroonian capital late in the afternoon. […]
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Deadly Africa Corps operation in Mali’s Mopti region
Click to expand Image Russian-controlled Africa Corps forces summarily executed nine civilians, including four children, and subjected dozens more to brutal beatings in central Mali during early July 2026. This devastating incident also saw Africa Corps fighters engage in widespread looting and torch at least eight homes, reportedly while searching for individuals suspected of connections […]
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Burkina Faso’s security landscape: persistent vulnerabilities and governance challenges
A persistent security crisis in Burkina Faso Burkina Faso continues to grapple with an escalating security crisis, prompting growing scrutiny of the ministerial authorities’ communication strategy. On Wednesday, August 19, the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) claimed control over three strategic outposts previously held by the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) in […]
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Togo’s media crackdown: french filmmakers detained amid security concerns
The mid-August 2026 apprehension and subsequent formal incarceration, confirmed this Monday, August 17th, of two French filmmakers and journalists in Togo signals a significant escalation in the security and diplomatic tensions emanating from the Lomé administration. Sébastien Perez Pezzani and Gaël Mocaër, who were taken into custody in the northern region of the country while […]
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Angélique Kidjo receives a star on the hollywood walk of fame as a symbol of african cultural pride
The Hollywood Walk of Fame has just immortalised a landmark achievement in global entertainment. Angélique Kidjo now holds the distinction of being the first female Afropop artist from Sub-Saharan Africa to be honoured with a star on this prestigious Los Angeles landmark. This milestone transcends personal accolades, serving as a resounding declaration of African cultural […]
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Democratic Republic of Congo: political tensions resurface as dialogue deadline passes
Following a period of relative calm, an ultimatum issued to President Tshisekedi, urging him to convene a comprehensive national dialogue, officially expired on August 15. The Head of State subsequently announced on Sunday his intention to address the nation, providing clarity on the modalities and scope of this anticipated dialogue. Meanwhile, the C64 opposition coalition […]
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Chad’s leader Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno: examining his sovereignist posture
In Chad, the political trajectory of Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno is under close examination, particularly regarding the authenticity of his sovereignist stance. As the nation navigates a complex geopolitical landscape, the question of Chad’s true independence on the international stage remains pertinent. Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno’s engagements with regional leaders, such as Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim […]
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