Month: August 2026

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…