Political temperatures are rising in Dakar as the National Assembly convenes an urgent meeting of its bureau today at 16:00. The call for this gathering, initiated by Ousmane Sonko, signals what many…
Month: August 2026
Europe faces ceuta crisis without blaming Morocco
European leaders are navigating a delicate diplomatic balance following a sudden surge of migrants into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, with Madrid urging its EU counterparts to refrain from publicly condemning…
Gabon’s rising public debt: 94.3 % of GDP projected by 2027
Gabon’s public debt continues its relentless climb, with forecasts indicating it will reach 94.3 % of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2027. These projections, outlined in official budget documents discussed in Libreville,…
Gabon’s president in Abidjan: a new chapter in west african diplomacy
Gabon’s president in Abidjan: a new chapter in west african diplomacy 81 No comment Libreville, August 5, 2026 — The arrival of Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema in Abidjan marks a pivotal moment…
Cameroon military reshuffle: key promotions under president biya
Major shifts have unfolded within Cameroon’s military ranks in early August 2026, following a presidential decree signed by Head of State Paul Biya. The restructuring reflects strategic adjustments in the country’s defense…
Gabon’s extractive industries dip in early 2026 as manganese shines
The extractive sector in Gabon kicked off 2026 with mixed results. Overall activity declined by 2.9%, primarily due to a sharp drop in hydrocarbons, while the manganese industry maintained strong growth momentum….
CEDEAO unites against Niger Burkina Faso and Mali in west african diplomacy
At a critical juncture for regional stability, the Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) has adopted a unified diplomatic stance toward the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). During an extraordinary summit…
Union saint-gilloise fights to stay alive against bodo glimt in champions league
The Union Saint-Gilloise faced a tough challenge in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League, securing a hard-fought 3-3 draw against Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt in Brussels on Tuesday evening. The…
Senegal’s foreign investment challenge: navigating a significant drop
Following a robust four-year period where foreign direct investments (FDI) into Senegal consistently averaged three billion dollars annually, there was a stark decline to just 37 million dollars in 2025. This dramatic…
Chad hosts cnes president for economic council session
The president of Niger’s CNESE visits Chad for high-level economic talks N’Djamena — Mohamed Boukhari, Chair of Niger’s National Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CNESE), arrived in N’Djamena on Tuesday at the…
Malick Gackou rallies pastef militants amid rising kiiraay tensions
Malick Gackou rallies pastef militants amid rising kiiraay tensions In a bold move to reinforce Pastef’s foundations, former minister Malick Gackou has issued a stern call to party members, urging them to…
Mali: human rights watch questions africa corps over civilian strikes
Mali: Human Rights Watch questions Africa Corps over civilian strikes Human Rights Watch has released findings from an investigation into airstrikes conducted by Africa Corps in Kyrnia, Mopti region, on June 15….