The mid-August 2026 apprehension and subsequent formal incarceration on Monday, August 17th, of two French filmmakers and journalists in Togo signals a pronounced escalation in […]
Year: 2026
Gabon tightens study abroad scholarships amid rising costs
Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema has unveiled plans to revise the eligibility criteria for public scholarships awarded to students pursuing higher education in select European […]
Hollywood s’incline devant la reine de la musique africaine : Angélique Kidjo entre dans l’histoire
Angélique Kidjo entre dans l’histoire avec son étoile à Hollywood, consacrant plus de quatre décennies de rayonnement musical et culturel du Bénin et de l’Afrique.
Senegal’s political funds controversy: luxury vehicle purchases under scrutiny
Government Funds Under Scrutiny for Luxury Vehicle Purchases Tensions escalated in the debate over political fund management at Senegal’s Prime Minister’s office, as Minister Abdourahmane […]
187 billion CFA from ECOWAS for Burkina Faso: policy vs. funding reality
The official rhetoric of Captain Ibrahim Traoré frequently condemns the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as a puppet of Western powers. Yet, beyond […]
Kloto 1 unveils record 2026 budget to boost local development
Kpalimé, August 18, 2026 — The Kloto 1 municipal council has taken a bold step forward. During its third ordinary session of 2026, local representatives […]
Senegal’s asset declaration reform faces referendum challenge
The debate over political transparency in Senegal has taken a decisive turn following the approval of a landmark asset declaration law. While the National Assembly […]
Mali: ras bath and rose « la vie chère » convictions underscore free speech crackdown
The swift hand of military justice has once again made its presence felt. Mohamed Youssouf Bathily, widely recognized as Ras Bath, and the influential Rokia […]
Togo’s constitutional shift: Faure Gnassingbé’s enduring grip on power
Recent arrests of two French citizens in northern Togo have cast a harsh spotlight on the worrisome trajectory of governance in the country. Following days […]
Gabon’s future hinges on a national unity pact, says MDR leader
As Gabon marks 66 years of independence, Joachim Mbatchi Pambou, President of the Forum for the Defence of the Republic (MDR) and former presidential candidate, […]
Washington urges action amid escalating Sahel violence and human rights abuses
As the Sahel region grapples with a bloody surge in human rights violations across Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, the United States faces increasing pressure […]
Political tensions rising in democratic republic of Congo ahead of september protests
After a month of relative calm, the ultimatum issued to President Félix Tshisekedi to convene a national dialogue expired on August 15. The Head of […]