Africa Tshisekedi and Sassou Nguesso seal Makotipoko de-escalation deal in Brazzaville During a visit to Brazzaville, President Félix Tshisekedi and his counterpart Denis Sassou Nguesso defused tensions after the Makotipoko border incident,…
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Niger’s water utility NDE faces audit over contamination and procurement failures
Bacteriological contamination, shortages of treatment chemicals, suspected corruption in contract awards, and management excesses: a provisional report from the Court of Accounts has exposed deep vulnerabilities at the Nigérienne des Eaux (NDE)….
Cotonou port traffic climbs 52% as Benin’s trade gateway widens its reach
The Autonomous Port of Cotonou has long been described as essentially dependent on trade with its hinterland. That description is now outdated. Traffic growth, the rise of transshipment and expanding exports indicate…
Benin and Germany move to finalise new security agreement amid regional threats
Benin and Germany are on the verge of signing a new bilateral security agreement, as Berlin seeks to expand its partnership with Cotonou in both defence and economic development. The move comes…
Traoré and Le Pen: same sovereignty fight, different battlefields
Publié aujourd’hui à 08h56 Lecture : 5 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app François Soudan Directeur de la rédaction de Jeune Afrique. Marine Le Pen Ibrahim Traoré Alliance des États du…
Clément Atangana, Cameroon’s constitutional council president, dies at 84 in Paris
Born on December 20, 1941, in Ekoumeyeck near Ngomedzap, in the Nyong and So’o division, Clément Atangana passed away on October 4, 2026, in Paris, France, after an illness. His name alone…
Gabon launches first 400 youth training cohort in Libreville
Politics Gabon launches first 400 youth training cohort in Libreville Libreville, Sunday 4 October 2026 – Gabon will train 400 young people in Libreville as the first step of a nationwide skills…
Gabon’s 2026 public finance review: boosting budget policies for better outcomes
The 2026 Public Finance Review outlines strategic budget policies designed to enhance fiscal sustainability, stimulate employment growth, and elevate living standards for all Gabonese citizens. Key findings uncovered: Revenue challenges: Non-oil tax…
Mali independence day: opposition leader calls for accountability amid crisis
As Mali marks its Independence Day on September 22, the nation reflects on decades of struggle and the challenges that persist. The transitional government, led by General Assimi Goïta, addressed the nation…
How Wagner group leverages tramadol trafficking in central Africa
The paramilitary Wagner Group, once weakened by the death of its founder Evgueni Prigojine in 2023, is regaining momentum in Central Africa—particularly in the Central African Republic. According to The Wall Street…
Press freedom declines sharply in Niger after recent unrest
Niger’s press freedom under threat: journalists face arrests and disappearances The landscape for journalism in Niger has grown increasingly perilous in recent months. Reports of enforced disappearances, arbitrary detentions, and regulatory crackdowns…
Unraveling the enduring special relationship between the united states and Morocco
The partnership between Washington and Rabat, often described as a “special relationship,” stands as one of the most enduring and distinctive in American diplomacy. Tracing its roots from unshakeable historical foundations to…