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Home Diplomacy Benin-Canada partnership: women, digital innovation, and societal resilience Diplomacy Benin-Canada partnership empowers women through digital innovation and societal resilience Beyond formal handshakes and investment commitments, Canada’s recent diplomatic engagement in Cotonou on August 5th centered on a quieter yet transformative mission: embedding social inclusion and women’s leadership into the very fabric of bilateral […]
A significant stride in modernizing Togo’s judicial system has been taken. During a cabinet meeting held this Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in Lomé, the government approved two draft decrees confirming the appointment of 28 new magistrates, all graduates of the Centre for the Training of Justice Professions (CFPJ). This strategic reinforcement of Togo’s judicial workforce […]
Le Gabon accélère son virage minier face à la baisse de ses revenus pétroliers Facing a sharp decline in its oil production revenues, Gabon is now placing its economic bets on a new pillar: mining. Recent months have seen a flurry of announcements backed by investments totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. Exploration and research […]
Presidential decrees ignite debate in Cameroon The recent issuance of decrees in Cameroon, notably those appointing five new brigade generals, has intensified discussions surrounding President Paul Biya‘s prolonged absence from public view. Since his departure from the country on June 7, the head of state has not made a public appearance, leading to widespread speculation. […]
36 African migrants sue Cameroon over US deportation deal Their lawyer, Me Joseph Fru Awah, argues Cameroon cannot serve as a transit hub for individuals facing persecution or torture. A controversial US policy enabling the transfer of undocumented foreign nationals to third countries has sparked legal action in Yaoundé. Thirty-six African migrants expelled from the […]
The constitutional crisis in Togo has escalated into a full-blown international dispute. In a joint open letter, 43 civil society organizations (CSOs) from Africa and the diaspora are calling on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union (AU), and the United Nations to impose sanctions against the Togolese government. The catalyst […]
The dawn of a new political era in Senegal brought with it high hopes for economic revival, following nearly three years of turmoil triggered by pre-presidential election tensions in April 2024. Initiatives like the Senegal 2050 Agenda launched in October 2024 and the Economic and Social Recovery Plan (PRES) unveiled on August 2, 2025, were […]
Challenge(s) How can the operations of mobile vendors within the port area be sustained effectively while simultaneously guaranteeing optimal hygiene and safety standards for both customers and the vendors themselves? Good practice Recognizing the precarious and often hazardous working conditions faced by food vendors operating along the port road, and driven by a commitment to […]
When General Abdourahamane Tiani seized power on July 26, 2023, he framed his coup d’état around three central pledges: restoring national sovereignty, defeating terrorism, and ending foreign interference in Niger’s decision-making. This rhetoric, amplified by state-aligned media and pro-sovereignty movements, resonated with many citizens exhausted by chronic insecurity and economic hardship. Sovereignty as a political […]
Mawunyo Hermann Boko Senegal specialist The Grand Magal of Touba has come and gone, but the mood among civil servants in Senegal remains far from celebratory. What was meant to be a moment of unity and reflection has instead highlighted simmering frustrations within the public sector. Tensions have surfaced as delays in salary payments persist, […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is intensifying at an unprecedented rate, calling for an immediate surge in health response efforts. Health authorities report 3,874 confirmed cases, including 1,751 deaths, since the outbreak began. This marks one of the deadliest outbreaks […]
The whereabouts of President Paul Biya have sparked widespread speculation across Cameroon. Civil society groups and opposition parties are raising concerns not only about his prolonged absence but also his overall wellbeing. At 93, Biya remains the world’s oldest sitting head of state, re-elected in 2025 under controversial circumstances. Since departing Yaoundé on June 7, […]