Eighteen months following the military takeover in Niamey on July 26, 2023, the ambitious pledges of a national “Refoundation” and a radical break from past practices appear to be faltering when confronted…
Author: Martin Ngu
Journalist
Morocco targets 26 million tourists by 2030 with new strategies
Morocco welcomed nearly 20 million tourists in 2025, generating 138 billion Moroccan dirhams in tourism revenue. The momentum continued into the first five months of 2026, as confirmed during a recent meeting…
Banda Kani says Elimbi Lobe is a small-time politician without national reach
In an interview released on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, the national president of the New Popular Movement (NMP) accused Sunday’s Info Tv guest of having a legendary habit of changing his positions….
Gabon: how Mayumba reshaped presidential communication
Politics Gabon: how Mayumba reshaped presidential communication 154 views No comment In Libreville on June 24, 2026, a notable shift in Gabon’s political communication unfolded—not through formal press conferences, but through candid…
Ebola outbreak in DRC spreads beyond borders, global response struggles to keep up
Five weeks after the Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak was declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the virus remains far from contained. Although response efforts have ramped up significantly, they have yet…
Burkina Faso: opposition figure guy hervé kam remains detained without trial amidst health concerns
The circumstances surrounding the detention of Guy Hervé Kam continue to generate significant inquiry across Burkina Faso. The prominent lawyer, who co-founded the civic movement Balai Citoyen and presides over the political…
Russian houses: Moscow’s soft power lever in Africa
Russian cultural centres, known as Russian Houses, have become a central component of Moscow’s influence campaign across Africa, with a presence stretching from Bamako in Mali to Bangui in the Central African…
Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso : quatre ans après avoir chassé Paris, quel bilan ?
Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso : quatre ans après avoir chassé Paris, quel bilan ? Présentée comme la condition du redressement du Mali, du Niger ou du Burkina Faso, l’éviction de la France…
Niger makes ICC exit official, cites selective justice
Niger has formally withdrawn from the International Criminal Court, accusing the Hague-based tribunal of applying selective justice. On Monday, the West African nation submitted a letter to the United Nations, initiating the…
Gabon tightens grip on gold mining with permit suspension
Libreville, 24 June 2026 – In a rare and highly symbolic move, Gabon has suspended all exploration and small-scale gold mining permits nationwide, effective 22 June 2026. The government is sending a…
Nasser Bourita strengthens strategic ties with Bahrain and Jordan in Amman
Alliance and stability with Bahrain Next joint commission with Jordan Activity within the Arab League Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, conducted intensive diplomatic meetings in…
Shell makes a grand return to Gabon, bets on ultra-deep offshore exploration
After leaving Gabon a decade ago and selling all its assets to Assala Energy, oil giant Shell is now back in the national market. The Anglo-Dutch major signed a preliminary agreement with…