In 2025, one in five people in the Sahel suffered from hunger, according to the latest global report on food security and nutrition. This alarming trend has been worsening for 15 years,…
Author: Martin Ngu
Journalist
Senegal’s political landscape: why pastef and apr unite against transhumance
In the vibrant political landscape of Senegal, an unexpected convergence of interests has brought together two significant political forces: Pastef and the Alliance for the Republic (APR). Despite their often adversarial positions,…
Benin Valentin Djenontin praises Julien Kandé Kansou’s release and urges national unity
Bénin: Valentin Djenontin praises Julien Kandé Kansou’s release and urges national unity On August 1, 2026, through a presidential pardon granted by Head of State Romuald Wadagni, Julien Kandé Kansou regained his…
Mali journalist handed one-year sentence including six months prison for criticizing junta
Mali journalist handed one-year sentence including six months prison for criticizing junta A Malian journalist, Chahana Takiou, has been sentenced to a one-year prison term, with six months to be served immediately….
Gabon’s $920 million eurobond a bold step despite high borrowing costs
Gabon has achieved a remarkable milestone in its external financing strategy, securing 920 million dollars through its latest Eurobond issuance. This substantial amount surpasses the initial target of 750 million dollars by…
Comic league champions limited squad due to local player rules
In a surprising twist tied to UEFA’s stringent player registration rules, Côme faces the possibility of entering the Champions League with a significantly reduced squad. The club, making its historic debut in…
Burkina Faso’s young ai talents compete on the world stage in kazakhstan
The Burkinabè delegation landed in Astana, Kazakhstan, on August 2, 2026, to take part in the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) 2026—a global contest showcasing the brightest young minds in AI….
Niger’s deepening security threat in Loga: waves of displacement follow relentless attacks
Niger faces an escalating security emergency as violence in the Loga area of the Dosso region intensifies. In mid-July, a wave of devastating assaults by armed groups forced hundreds of locals to…
Benin health workers payroll decentralized to local councils
Benin health workers payroll decentralized to local councils Administrative and financial oversight of contract health workers recruited under the 2025 promotion is now directly under the responsibility of Benin’s 77 municipalities. Ministerial…
Benin: presidential clemency redefines justice for a man sentenced to 200 years
By granting freedom to an individual previously condemned to two centuries of incarceration, President Romuald Wadagni has done more than merely issue an act of grace. He has set a distinct course…
Mali: thousands displaced face hardship after fleeing kouakourou
Thousands displaced from Kouakourou face ongoing struggle For two weeks, thousands of residents who fled Kouakourou in central Mali have been living in extremely precarious conditions. They were forced to abandon their…
Chad’s plastic waste challenge: unlocking recycling opportunities
Tchad Chad’s plastic waste challenge: unlocking recycling opportunities Chad generates 20,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually, yet recycling efforts remain nascent. A lack of infrastructure, public awareness, and support hinders a sector…