Early candidates emerge as Senegal gears up for 2027 municipal elections As Senegal prepares for its 2027 municipal elections, a wave of early candidates has begun to shape the local political landscape….
Author: Cécile Mboua
Journalist
Gabon’s press card revival tests media freedom amid tight deadlines
The resumption of press card issuance in Gabon after a five-year freeze has sent ripples through the media landscape. Officials in Libreville announced the reinstatement this week, ending an administrative standstill that…
Lille’s crushing 0-1 Ligue 1 defeat to Brest sends shockwaves through Northern France’s football landscape
In a dramatic upset during the 7th round of the Ligue 1, the LOSC Lille suffered a 0-1 defeat at home to Stade Brestois 29, dealing a severe blow to their title…
Sahel insurgents seek survival through Libya and UAE ties after Mali’s Kidal retreat
The fall of Kidal and the desperate hunt for new allies The strategic city of Kidal, once the symbolic heart of Tuareg separatist ambitions in Mali’s Azawad region, is now under government…
Senegal’s 1.9 trillion FCFA public arrears cleanup: what it means for businesses and the economy this year
Why clearing public arrears could be a lifeline for Senegalese businesses The Senegalese government has formally committed to settling 1.9 trillion FCFA in public arrears—nearly $2.9 billion—before the end of the fiscal…
Benin’s economic surge: real-world impact on citizens and businesses by 2027
How Benin’s rapid growth is reshaping lives and livelihoods With projected economic growth of 7% in 2026 and 6.8% in 2027, Benin is not just growing it is transforming communities, businesses, and…
Niger’s Mohamid community faces crippling exclusion policies: who pays the price?
When state policies strip away basic rights: the Mohamid community under siege In a move that has sent shockwaves through Niger’s eastern regions, the Interior Ministry issued a radio directive on October…
US green card lottery 2027: court forces administration to act by early November deadline
The upcoming 2027 US Green Card Lottery has been thrust into the spotlight after a federal judge ordered the State Department to launch the Diversity Visa (DV) program by November 1, 2026—just…
Lyon survives Crystal Palace storm to secure tough Europa League win
LYON, FRANCE — In a high-octane Europa League clash that tested resilience at every turn, Olympique Lyonnais battled Crystal Palace in a dramatic 3-2 victory at Groupama Stadium. The match was not…
Benin’s $444 million funding deal sparks hope for economic transformation and fiscal resilience
The latest financial breakthrough by the Republic of Benin is turning heads in global economic circles, with a record $444 million infusion poised to reshape the nation’s infrastructure landscape while reinforcing its…
Chad’s gold mine clashes leave two dead: how Miski’s conflict threatens local economy and peace
MISKI, Chad — October 15, 2026 — A deadly confrontation erupted on October 14 between Chad’s military mining brigade and a local self-defense committee in Miski, a gold-rich region in the heart…
Former DRC president Joseph Kabila leads new armed coalition fueling Congo’s political crisis
Joseph Kabila, who led the Democratic Republic of Congo from 2001 to 2019, has been named leader of the newly formed Front for National Rebirth (FRN), a politico-military coalition unveiled in Goma,…