Benin’s public debt: why alarm bells are unwarranted
Following the release of the latest figures on Benin’s public debt, which reached 9,122.2 billion F CFA, some voices have expressed concerns about potential over-indebtedness. However, an objective analysis of key macroeconomic indicators clearly demonstrates that the nation’s financial situation remains entirely under control, with no justification for alarm. Benin’s debt ratio remains well below […]
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Niger’s deepening security crisis after mPLJ attack claims 15 soldiers
Niger finds its escalating insecurity increasingly challenging the military government’s assertions of sovereignty. A recent dual assault in the country’s northern reaches, claimed by the Movement for Justice and Liberty of the Peoples (MPLJ), resulted in the deaths of at least 15 soldiers. This incident starkly illustrates a harsh reality: the junta, led by General […]
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Forced patriotism training for journalists in Burkina Faso sparks freedom of speech concerns
In a move that has sent shockwaves through defenders of fundamental freedoms, over forty Burkinabè journalists recently completed several days of military-led training near Ouagadougou. Marketed as a civic education program, this initiative conceals a far more troubling agenda: an attempt to re-educate and subjugate independent journalism under the guise of patriotism. The implications for […]
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Gabon: a journalist released after nearly four months of detention
In Gabon, the recent release of a journalist, detained for almost four months due to publications deemed critical of the authorities, has reignited critical discussions surrounding press protection during the transitional period. This situation, brought to public attention by local media, underscores the fragile legal framework governing the profession since the August 2023 change in […]
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Sénégal Mali transporters seek smoother border crossings between Dakar and Bamako
Sénégal-Mali transporters seek smoother border crossings between Dakar and Bamako The bustling trade corridor linking Dakar and Bamako is facing mounting congestion challenges. At the heart of the issue lies Moussala, where a 15-kilometre queue of trucks stretches toward the Mali border, leaving drivers stranded and businesses struggling to meet delivery deadlines. Expanding trade strains […]
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Fenerbahçe suffers turkish league defeat ahead of olympique lyonnais champions league clash
Foot, Turquie Fenerbahçe suffers turkish league defeat ahead of olympique lyonnais champions league clash Fenerbahçe affronte l’OL ce mardi (coup d’envoi à 21 heures). (AFP) Just three days before their crucial UEFA Champions League playoff first leg against Olympique Lyonnais, Fenerbahçe suffered an unexpected 1-2 defeat on the road against Gençlerbirligi in their opening Turkish […]
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Russian mercenaries set up illegal roadblock in ndele central african republic
Russian mercenaries establish unauthorized roadblock in Ndele, detain driver from Bangui In a brazen move that mirrors official security operations, Russian mercenary forces have set up an unauthorized road checkpoint in Ndele, Central African Republic. Eyewitness accounts confirm the group intercepted a civilian truck traveling from the capital, Bangui, and detained its occupant under questionable […]
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Military training imposed on burkinabè journalists sparks press freedom concerns
Forty-four Burkinabè journalists recently completed a six-day military training program described as a ‘patriotic immersion,’ organized by the Ministry of Security at the Pabré Police Academy, roughly 20 kilometers from Ouagadougou. This unprecedented mandate, enforced by the military-led government under Captain Ibrahim Traoré, applies to both public and private media outlets and aligns with the […]
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Gabon and African Development Bank forge new partnership for priority projects
Economy Gabon and African Development Bank forge new partnership for priority projects 37 No comment Libreville, August 15, 2026 — The partnership between Gabon and the African Development Bank (BAD) is set to enter a new phase. During a meeting held on August 14 in Libreville, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema welcomed Sidi Ould Tah, […]
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Gabon: democratic republic of Congo’s president concludes landmark visit to Libreville
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, arrived in Libreville on Friday for a landmark working and friendship visit aimed at deepening bilateral ties between Gabon and the DRC. Warm crowds greeted the Congolese leader upon his descent from the aircraft, creating a vibrant atmosphere as he made his way […]
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Tshisekedi’s Libreville visit strengthens Gabon-DRC ties
African Politics Tshisekedi’s Libreville visit strengthens Gabon-DRC ties By Editor-in-Chief August 15, 2026 108 No comment Libreville, Saturday, August 15, 2026 — The arrival of Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo in Libreville marks the beginning of a pivotal diplomatic engagement that extends far beyond ceremonial protocols. On August 15, 2026, the President of the Democratic Republic of […]
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Unending legal battle against Cameroon post-election detainees
Damien Glez Political cartoonist and editorialist The legal saga surrounding post-election detainees in Cameroon has dragged on for months, with proceedings mired in procedural delays and mounting public scrutiny. The slow grind of justice Courtrooms in Yaoundé have become stages for a marathon of adjournments, where the fate of dozens remains suspended. Defense teams argue […]
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