In Togo, the erosion of press freedom is no longer confined to the pages of NGO reports or regulatory statements. It has become a lived reality on street corners, where merely distributing…
Author: Cécile Mboua
Journalist
Bénin political leaders urged to embrace Senate without bias
Bénin political leaders urged to embrace Senate without bias During a high-level discussion on state governance and political transition in Africa, held in Cotonou on August 6, 2026, by the Institute of…
Patrice Talon’s historic election to lead the Bénin Senate
Thursday, August 6, 2026, has ushered in a significant institutional milestone for Bénin. Following the election of the very first executive bureau of the nation’s new upper parliamentary chamber, former President Patrice…
President Ouattara urges national unity for a greater Côte d’Ivoire
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has unequivocally reaffirmed his commitment to charting an accelerated course for Côte d’Ivoire’s emergence. He has issued a powerful call to all vital national forces, urging them to…
Sénégal: thierno alassane sall challenges pastef’s stance on the aser contract
The contentious matter involving the Senegalese Agency for Rural Electrification (ASER) and the Spanish firm AEE Power has once again seized the political spotlight in Dakar. Thierno Alassane Sall, who leads La…
Chad opens airspace to egyptian airlines for passenger and cargo transport
The Chad government has taken a bold step to enhance its air connectivity by signing a landmark agreement with Egypt during the 4th Joint Cooperation Commission. The memorandum, finalized on July 6,…
Gabon iron: fortescue’s push for greater concessions from Libreville
By Cécile Mboua — Political News Writer
Japan injects $646 million into Cameroon’s economy through JICA partnership
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has channelled over $646 million into Cameroon’s economy since establishing its presence in the country in 2006. This milestone was announced during a high-level meeting in…
Morocco to assist unaccompanied minors amid Ceuta migration surge
Following an unprecedented surge of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, authorities in Rabat have affirmed their commitment to facilitating the return of unaccompanied minors currently stranded there. Morocco…
Gabon’s SEEG recovers after unprecedented cyberattack disrupts utilities
The cyberattack on Gabon’s Société d’énergie et d’eau (SEEG) stands as one of the most severe digital incidents to strike a public utility operator in Central Africa in recent years. In the…
Gabon’s CPPF embarks on institutional investment transformation
CPPF shifts toward institutional investment role Gabon’s Caisse des pensions et des prestations familiales des agents de l’État (CPPF) took a decisive step toward its future as an institutional investor during its…
Côte d’Ivoire’s robust economy highlighted in Ouattara’s address
In a nationwide address marking the eve of the country’s 66th Independence Day, President Alassane Ouattara underscored that Côte d’Ivoire has maintained its strong economic trajectory, boasting one of the highest annual…