The Republic of Togo holds a dubious distinction: it is home to Africa’s longest-standing political dynasty. After Gnassingbé Eyadéma ruled for 38 years, his son, Faure Gnassingbé, now enters his third decade…
Author: Cécile Mboua
Journalist
Senne Lammens named Premier League’s standout signing of the season
Belgian shot-stopper Senne Lammens has been crowned Premier League’s best signing of the season after an outstanding debut campaign at Manchester United The 23-year-old goalkeeper’s arrival from Antwerp for €21 million has…
Forced evictions in Niamey leave 26 000 without shelter or support
The recent mass eviction of 26,000 individuals in Niamey has sparked widespread outrage, particularly among civil society groups. Authorities executed this sweeping operation with no accompanying measures or relocation plans, prioritizing brute…
Côte d’Ivoire: mothers day celebrations and Laurent Gbagbo’s birthday dominate headlines
Abidjan, 1 June 2026 – The celebration of Mother’s Day in Aboisso took center stage in Ivorian newspapers on Monday, highlighted by the presence of former First Ladies Henriette Bédié and Simone…
Constitutional council challenges sonko’s return to Senegal’s national assembly
Ousmane Sonko is navigating uncharted legal and political waters as a fresh challenge to his parliamentary seat emerges. A coalition of independent lawmakers has filed a petition challenging his election to the…
Benin’s president wadagni makes first official visit to Abidjan
Just days after taking office, Benin’s newly elected President Romuald Wadagni is set to embark on his maiden foreign official trip. The highly anticipated visit will take him to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire,…
Togo in standstill: june 6 marks a turning point in Togo’s fight for democracy
The 6th of June 2026 is not just another date on the calendar—it is a day of deliberate defiance. For nearly six decades, Togo has operated under a deeply entrenched system where…
Mali’s media crackdown and the dangers of concentrated power
In recent months, various global flashpoints, including Iran, Gaza, Russia, Venezuela, and particularly Mali, have commanded considerable media attention. Yet, a stark contradiction emerges: access to a free and independent press in…
Benin ivory coast relations strengthen with wadagni’s first official visit
Home Bénin Benin ivory coast relations strengthen with wadagni’s first official visit Bénin Politique Benin ivory coast relations strengthen with wadagni’s first official visit FacebookXPinterestWhatsAppCopy URL Just days after taking office, Bénin’s…
Romuald Wadagni’s first week: charting a course for Bénin between past achievements and new directions
Barely a week into his term, Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni is already making efforts to shape the executive branch. As the chosen successor to Patrice Talon, under whom he served as the…
Ousmane Sonko charts Pastef’s ideological course for Senegal’s future
With the first ordinary congress of the Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics and Fraternity (PASTEF) party approaching on Saturday, June 6, 2026, Secretary-General Ousmane Sonko has issued an extensive editorial. This…
Kemi Seba’s legal troubles overshadow panafricanist rhetoric from Pretoria prison
From political resistance to judicial accountability Confined within the high-security walls of Pretoria Central Prison, Kemi Seba continues to project an image of unwavering political engagement. In his latest public statement, the…