Chad presidential pardon sparks hope for political reconciliation
The RNDT-Le Réveil party has warmly welcomed the publication of a presidential pardon decree on August 14, 2026, granting clemency to multiple detainees, including political figures. This move aligns with the announcement made three days earlier by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno and responds to the August 8 call from party leader Pahimi Padacké Albert […]
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Chadian leader pardons prominent opposition figure succès masra
Actus. Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby has granted a pardon to Succès Masra, the nation’s former Prime Minister and a leading opposition figure, on Friday. Masra had been serving a 20-year prison sentence for over a year. A presidential pardon Succès Masra has been granted a full remission of his prison sentence, according to a […]
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Political clash in Senegal: sonko rejects faye’s amendments on special credits
The tug-of-war between Senegal’s executive and legislative branches has escalated, this time centering on the scrutiny and approval of a bill governing special credits. Yesterday’s technical committee meeting at the National Assembly became a battleground, with tensions flaring over procedural maneuvers and ideological divides.
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Air Sénégal settles dispute with Carlyle over aircraft lease termination
Legal breakthrough resolves long-standing aircraft lease dispute The long-running legal dispute between Air Sénégal and Carlyle Aviation has reached a resolution, bringing an end to months of negotiations. The conflict stemmed from the early termination of a lease agreement involving four aircraft—two Airbus A319s and two Airbus A321s—leased by the American group to the Senegalese […]
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Chad’s transport transformation: 66 years on, a new era for mobility
Tchad Chad’s transport transformation: 66 years on, a new era for mobility Sixty-six years after gaining independence, Chad faces a critical challenge: developing its interurban transport network to boost the economy and ensure safe citizen mobility. Partager Sixty-six years following its independence, Chad finds itself at a crossroads. Despite its immense territory and strategic position […]
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Mali pardons french agent after moroccan diplomatic efforts
The effectiveness and discretion of Moroccan diplomacy in Sahelian crises have once again been demonstrated. By securing a presidential pardon for French intelligence operative Yann V., who was sentenced last June to 20 years by Mali’s military judiciary, Morocco solidifies its position as an indispensable mediator between Paris and nations across the Sahel region. In […]
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Chad president pardons opposition leader Succès Masra
President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno grants pardon to detained opposition figure In a significant move signaling potential political détente, Chadian authorities have officially pardoned prominent opposition leader Succès Masra. This decision, announced by the transitional government, comes after months of intense pressure from civil society groups and regional stakeholders. From prison to political opportunity Masra’s […]
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Sénégal: key updates from friday, august 14 2026
Sénégal: key updates from friday, august 14 2026 Key developments shaping Sénégal today include leadership changes at the Port autonome de Dakar, pending weather alerts in southern regions, and decisions impacting both sports and transportation. These stories are driving headlines as the nation moves through friday’s events. Former Port director Waly Diouf Bodiang exits office […]
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Spence completes medical ahead of 35m euro move to inter milan
English defender Djed Spence has touched down in Italy ahead of his highly anticipated €35 million transfer to Serie A giants Inter Milan. The move, finalized after Tottenham Hotspur agreed terms with the Italian club, follows a standout World Cup campaign that showcased Spence’s rising reputation on the global stage. Medical milestones in Milan The […]
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Cameroon cuts EU import tariffs by 70% under APE deal
Cameroon has slashed import duties on European goods by 70%, as confirmed by a communiqué from Finance Minister Louis Paul Motazé. This bold move aligns with the Economic Partnership Agreement (APE) involving Cameroon, the European Union, and the United Kingdom. The reduction targets a critical third category of products, deemed vital for public revenue due […]
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Mali telecom prices lag far behind Senegal’s affordable data plans
Telecom pricing in Mali has sparked growing frustration among users and regional digital sector observers. For the same expenditure, a subscriber in Bamako receives only a fraction of the data volume available to counterparts in Dakar, highlighting stark disparities in mobile data costs across the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA). Independent analyses reveal […]
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Can Cameroon return to its federal structure?
The notion of reintroducing a federal system in Cameroon has resurfaced as a potential solution to the persistent tensions plaguing the nation’s English-speaking regions. This debate gained momentum during a national dialogue initiated by President Paul Biya in 2019, which sought to resolve the crisis that has divided the country for years. However, the absence […]
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