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The recent interactions between Mauritania and Morocco have reignited longstanding diplomatic sensitivities, particularly during a high-profile meeting in Dakar. The discussions centered on the Western Sahara issue, a topic that continues to shape regional alliances and foreign policy decisions in North Africa. Diplomatic history resurfaces in West African talks The encounter, held in the Senegalese […]
Niger faces an escalating security emergency as violence in the Loga area of the Dosso region intensifies. In mid-July, a wave of devastating assaults by armed groups forced hundreds of locals to abandon their homes, exposing a persistent and troubling gap between military assurances and ground-level realities. Despite claims from authorities regarding strengthened security measures, […]
Amid persistent whispers questioning the whereabouts and status of Cameroon’s long-serving leader, the government has moved swiftly to dispel concerns over a potential power vacuum. Addressing the nation’s unease, Paul Biya, the Cameroonian Head of State, remains in Switzerland, where he has been since at least 56 days ago. In a clear affirmation of Biya’s […]
Benin health workers payroll decentralized to local councils Administrative and financial oversight of contract health workers recruited under the 2025 promotion is now directly under the responsibility of Benin’s 77 municipalities. Ministerial directive formalizes health worker management shift A key policy shift was enacted through a directive signed on July 23, 2026, by Benin’s Minister […]
By granting freedom to an individual previously condemned to two centuries of incarceration, President Romuald Wadagni has done more than merely issue an act of grace. He has set a distinct course for his nascent administration: one where justice remains resolute in confronting offenses, yet possesses the capacity to incorporate a human dimension when circumstances […]
Thousands displaced from Kouakourou face ongoing struggle For two weeks, thousands of residents who fled Kouakourou in central Mali have been living in extremely precarious conditions. They were forced to abandon their homes following an ultimatum issued by fighters from the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an organization linked to Al-Qaeda. […]
As summer 2026 unfolds, Morocco has deployed an unprecedented diplomatic chessboard to advance its claim over Western Sahara, a territory it has administered since Spain’s 1975 withdrawal. The strategy combines symbolic gestures toward Washington with calculated pressure on Madrid, revealing Rabat’s nuanced approach to international relations. At the heart of this maneuver lies an 1,055-kilometer […]
The Mégapari affair has quickly become one of Dakar’s most discussed economic and judicial cases this autumn. An estimated seven billion CFA francs, equivalent to nearly 10.7 million euros, were allegedly embezzled from this prominent online sports betting and gaming platform operating within the Senegalese market. This substantial sum, significant for an economy where the […]
Tchad Chad’s plastic waste challenge: unlocking recycling opportunities Chad generates 20,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually, yet recycling efforts remain nascent. A lack of infrastructure, public awareness, and support hinders a sector with significant economic and environmental promise. Partager Each day, countless plastic bags, bottles, and packaging materials are discarded across N’Djamena’s streets, drains, and […]
Yaoundé braces for the imminent return of President Paul Biya, a figure whose prolonged absences from Cameroon have sparked persistent speculation about his health and the continuity of governance. At 91, Africa’s longest-serving leader has spent significant time abroad in recent months, prompting renewed questions about the stability of the nation’s executive branch despite official […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially signed a surrender protocol with the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), a group with deep historical ties to Rwanda. According to authorities in Kinshasa, the agreement outlines a structured process for demobilization, including the laying down of arms, the establishment of temporary camps for […]
The prolonged absence of President Paul Biya, who has not been seen in public for nearly two months, has intensified debates over his health and the stability of Cameroon’s leadership. At 93 years old, the Head of State, born on February 13, 1933, remains a central figure in the country’s political landscape, and his absence […]