The historic district of Yopougon became the epicenter of national pride on August 7, 2026, as Côte d’Ivoire commemorated its 66th Independence Day with grand festivities emphasizing unity and nation-building. Thousands gathered…
Author: Cécile Mboua
Journalist
Gabon and Monaco forge green partnership for climate action
Environmental Diplomacy Gabon and Monaco strengthen green alliance to combat climate change 98 views Libreville, August 9, 2026 — Gabon is turning its natural wealth into a powerful tool for diplomacy, climate…
Tchad: soaring poultry prices hit households and traders in Ati
Tchad Tchad: soaring poultry prices hit households and traders in Ati Rising poultry prices in Ati are straining household budgets, squeezing traders’ margins, and threatening food security across the region. Authorities are…
Sénégal political buzz: prime minister’s brother joins pastef
In an unexpected political move, Abdou Lô, identified as the younger sibling of Prime Minister Ahmadou Al-Aminou Lô, has officially become a card-carrying member of PASTEF – Les Patriotes. The announcement, which…
Morocco’s hidden energy tie to Spain amid geopolitical tensions
Energy grids, gas pipelines, and power cables: beneath the recurring disputes between Morocco and Spain lies a less visible but critical dependency. While Rabat asserts its claims over Ceuta and Melilla, its…
Political tension in Senegal as sonko warns faye over assembly dissolution
The political landscape in Senegal remains tense as speculation grows over a potential dissolution of the National Assembly. During a recent campaign rally in Linguère, opposition leader Ousmane Sonko delivered a sharp…
Ebola outbreak in democratic republic of Congo spirals out of control
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) shows no signs of slowing down. This grim assessment was delivered on August 5 by the Deputy Medical Director of Médecins Sans…
United states Morocco alliance origins and its impact on the ceuta crisis
How the enduring US-Morocco alliance shapes the Ceuta migration crisis From a historic 18th-century friendship treaty to a 1,000-kilometer highway named after a US president, the ties between Morocco and the United…
Ousmane sonko issues strong warning on Senegal assembly dissolution
The prospect of dissolving the National Assembly continues to fuel intense political discussions across Sénégal. During a Pastef gathering held this Saturday in Linguère, Ousmane Sonko unequivocally articulated his stance on this…
Gabon’s bold move: ending automatic civil service promotions amid debate
Gabon’s government has undertaken a sweeping overhaul of the civil service by scrapping automatic seniority-based promotions—a long-standing tradition critics argue fosters complacency and inefficiency. The shift marks a decisive break from a…
Sénégal diplomacy insights from macky sall era revealed in new book
The political landscape of Sénégal has once again turned its gaze to the Macky Sall administration with the public unveiling of a new book by Oumar Demba Bâ, the former diplomatic advisor…
Senegal’s sunday wrap-up: sonko’s rally, development funding, and weather alerts
This Sunday, August 9, 2026, brought several key developments across Senegal. Ousmane Sonko galvanized thousands of supporters at a rally in Linguère, where he delivered sharp criticism regarding the current presidential administration’s…