Escalating pressure on military regimes in Burkina Faso and Niger
Military regimes face mounting internal and external challenges in the Sahel The security and political landscape in the Sahel-Saharan region continues to deteriorate, with the military juntas of Burkina Faso and Niger now confronting dual pressures—both from armed opposition and internal fragility within their own ranks. Burkina Faso tightens grip on state apparatus In Ouagadougou, […]
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Conférence de l’IAJP: Mgr Houngbédji dresse le bilan des réformes et appelle à placer l’humain au cœur du développement
Bénin Conférence de l’IAJP: Mgr Houngbédji dresse le bilan des réformes et appelle à placer l’humain au cœur du développement L’Institut des artisans de justice et de paix (IAJP) a réuni, le jeudi 23 juillet 2026 à Cotonou, des responsables religieux, des acteurs politiques ainsi que plusieurs invités autour d’une conférence sociale axée sur le […]
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Niger-Cédéao : comment mettre fin au froid diplomatique ?
PolitiqueNiger Niger-Cédéao : comment mettre fin au froid diplomatique ? Reliou Koubakin 25/07/202625 juillet 2026 Trois ans après avoir renversé Mohamed Bazoum, les militaires au pouvoir à Niamey ont toujours des relations difficiles avec la Cédéao qui avait condamné leur putsch. https://p.dw.com/p/5Hizs Nous sommes le 30 juillet 2023, soit quatre jours après le putsch contre […]
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Nigeria’s unwavering support for SADR casts doubt on Morocco gas pipeline vision
Nigeria’s recent reaffirmation of its recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) represents a significant diplomatic declaration, extending beyond a mere reminder of its foreign policy. By officially reiterating its dedication to the principles of self-determination, decolonization, and the inviolability of post-colonial borders, Abuja sends a clear political message. This position directly counters the […]
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Gabon and IMF forge new financial cooperation program anchored by national development plan
A significant stride is being made in the collaboration between Gabon and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). On July 23, in Libreville, government Vice President Hermann Immongault welcomed a delegation led by Régis Olivier N’Sondé, an Administrator for the Bretton Woods institution. The primary objective of their meeting was to outline a new financial cooperation […]
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Cameroon’s economic growth faces headwinds as Hilli Episeyo departs in 2026
The countdown has begun for Cameroon’s economy. The Hilli Episeyo, a floating liquefaction unit anchored off Kribi since 2018, is set to leave national waters in July 2026. This departure marks the expiration of the contract between its owner, Golar, and the Société Nationale des Hydrocarbures (SNH). In its economic outlook report for the first […]
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Gabon: former prime minister’s lawyers challenge detention over old financial dispute
POLITIQUE Gabon: former prime minister’s lawyers challenge detention over old financial dispute Alain Claude Bilie By Nze, Gabon’s former Prime Minister and a prominent opposition figure, has now been incarcerated for over 100 days since his arrest on April 15. His legal team contends that the charges brought against him are rooted in a financial […]
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Togo and european union partnership: a period of significant growth
As his diplomatic assignment in Togo concluded, the European Union Ambassador, Gwilym Ceri Jones, was received this Thursday by the President of the Council, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé. This occasion allowed the seasoned diplomat to present a highly favorable assessment of a partnership he characterized as having substantially expanded in both scope and impact. Following his […]
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Cameroon: president biya’s extended absence fuels political uncertainty and power vacuum debate
Paul Biya, who has led Cameroon since 1982 and holds the distinction of being the world’s longest-serving head of state, is 93 years old. As of Saturday, he has been absent from Cameroonian soil for 48 days, having departed on June 7 for what an official statement described as a «short private stay in Europe», […]
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Niamey to host 2026 nigerien diaspora forum for national development
Niamey is set to become the central hub for Nigeriens residing abroad on July 28 and 29, 2026, as the city hosts the second annual Nigerien Diaspora Forum. This significant gathering, orchestrated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Nigeriens Abroad, aims to position the diaspora as a pivotal force in the nation’s economic […]
Read MoreCôte d’Ivoire’s Adama Bictogo Embarks on Nationwide Tour Before Independence Day Celebrations
Abidjan, July 24, 2026 – In a bid to promote unity and inclusivity, Adama Bictogo, the mayor of Yopougon, will embark on a nationwide tour across four political formations in his constituency before the country’s 66th Independence Day celebrations on August 7. According to a press release issued by Bictogo’s office on Friday, the tour […]
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Major restructuring at Mali’s prime ministry after sonko’s exit
Since Ousmane Sonko stepped down as Mali’s Prime Minister on May 22, 2026, the organizational structure of the government services under his successor has undergone significant adjustments. The changes, outlined in decree n° 2025-1431, reflect a broader reallocation of state responsibilities and a strategic strengthening of the Prime Minister’s office. The transition from Sonko to […]
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