Benin Valentin Djenontin hails Julien Kandé Kansou’s release and urges national unity
Bénin: Valentin Djenontin celebrates Julien Kandé Kansou’s freedom and calls for national healing In a significant move for Bénin’s political landscape, the presidential pardon granted to Julien Kandé Kansou on August 1, 2026, has sparked a wave of optimism among national leaders. The decision, issued by President Romuald Wadagni, marks a pivotal moment in the […]
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Hundreds displaced after terror attacks in southwest Niger
hundreds displaced after terror attacks in southwest Niger Violent extremist assaults in mid-July targeted rural communities in southwestern Niger, forcing hundreds of residents to flee their homes. The attacks, concentrated in the Dosso region near the borders with Nigeria and Bénin, mark a troubling escalation in a previously stable area now grappling with insurgent violence. […]
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Mali journalist handed one-year sentence for criticizing junta
Mali journalist handed one-year sentence for criticizing junta Chahana Takiou, the editor-in-chief of the Malian biweekly newspaper 22 Septembre, has been sentenced to a one-year prison term, including six months of suspended imprisonment and six months of immediate incarceration. The ruling was handed down by the National Cybercrime Unit in Bamako on August 3, following […]
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Gabon secures $920 million eurobond amid investor caution
Libreville’s latest financial maneuver has drawn significant attention, with a $920 million eurobond issuance far surpassing initial projections. While this marks Gabon’s most substantial return to international markets in years, the elevated borrowing costs underscore lingering investor skepticism despite recent reforms. The Gabonese government has taken a decisive step in its external financing strategy. Record-breaking […]
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Como faces champions league squad limits due to local player rules
Como, a rising star in Italian football, may face an unexpected challenge in the UEFA Champions League this season. The club could be restricted to naming just 16 to 17 players on its matchday squad list, according to UEFA regulations. This limitation stems from Article 31 of UEFA’s rules, which permits clubs to register only […]
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RDC : l’évasion de Luebo, symptôme d’un système carcéral largement défaillant
Publié aujourd’hui à 15h34 Lecture : 2 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Damien Glez Dessinateur et éditorialiste franco-burkinabè. By Yacouba Ouédraogo — Investigative journalist
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How charity in Togo masks financial flight under Faure gnassingbé
Behind the official narratives of humanitarian aid and poverty alleviation, recent events in Togo have exposed a troubling pattern: charitable organizations operating with alarming opacity, seemingly designed to serve the interests of the ruling elite rather than the public good. In Lomé, the capital, cash continues to flow freely outside conventional banking channels, often with […]
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Burkina Faso’s young talents to compete at 2026 international ai olympiad in kazakhstan
The Burkinabè delegation touched down in Astana, Kazakhstan, on August 2, 2026, to compete in the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) 2026, a global showcase of top young AI talents. After rigorous national selections and intensive machine learning training sessions, Pascaline Lompo and Madina Toé will proudly represent Burkina Faso in this prestigious event. […]
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Religious leader kara mediates between Senegal’s president and pm
As the Grand Magal of Touba unfolded this year, marking the historical exile of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba, spiritual voices in Sénégal seized the moment to reflect on the nation’s pressing issues. Among them, Serigne Modou Kara Mbacké emerged from his residence in Mermoz to deliver a powerful message of unity, directly addressing the strained relationship […]
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Togo’s financial and social collapse under Faure Gnassingbé
The Togo of today presents a stark contrast between official narratives and ground-level realities. While government circles herald the dawn of a tailor-made Fifth Republic, the economic landscape tells a far grimmer story. The once-celebrated balance sheets now reveal a nation sinking into financial and social distress, despite relentless injections of foreign aid. Economic mismanagement […]
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Diplomatic tensions over Western Sahara resurface at Dakar summit
High-level discussions in Dakar have reignited long-standing diplomatic sensitivities surrounding the Western Sahara dispute, casting a spotlight on the evolving relations between Mauritania and Morocco. The closed-door meetings, held on the sidelines of a regional forum, brought together key officials from both nations to address pressing geopolitical concerns. Key players and their positions Morocco’s delegation, […]
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Niger: escalating violence triggers mass displacement in Loga department
Niger’s security situation continues its alarming deterioration. In the Loga department, nestled within the Dosso region, hundreds of residents have been forced to abandon their homes following a spate of particularly deadly assaults that struck in mid-July. This recent surge in violence underscores a growing concern: despite repeated assurances from military authorities, numerous communities remain […]
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