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A severe road accident occurred this Wednesday on National Road No. 1 in Togo, involving a public transport bus and a heavy-duty truck. The exceptionally violent collision resulted in substantial material damage and sent shockwaves through users of this vital national artery. Initial reports indicate the incident took place mid-day on an unspecified segment of […]
Congo faces decisive standoff as opposition rallies against constitutional changes In a bold display of defiance, opposition groups and civil society organizations, united under the banner of the C 64 coalition, called for a nationwide shutdown on June 3rd to protest President Félix Tshisékédi’s push for constitutional amendments that could pave the way for a […]
Senegal’s FDR coalition pushes for Ousmane Sonko’s parliamentary expulsion The Front for the Defense of Democracy and the Republic (FDR) has formally requested the removal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko from Senegal’s National Assembly, citing what it describes as a violation of legal and constitutional norms. A coalition of opposition parties has intensified pressure on […]
Lomé, 3 June 2026 — Following visits to Nigeria, Niger, and Burkina Faso, Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni touched down in Lomé today for a working visit laced with goodwill. He was welcomed at the Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport tarmac by Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, marking the start of a day of high-level discussions between […]
At a forum held in Mbour, south of Dakar, the Mouvement autonome chrétien pour le développement durable (MAC 20) issued a strong call for Senegalese Christians to intensify their political involvement ahead of upcoming legislative elections. The event, convened in February 2017, brought together religious leaders, activists, and policymakers to discuss Christian leadership and political […]
society vandalism at Gabon’s media regulator sparks security concerns By editor-in-chief June 3, 2026 81 No comments Libreville, June 3, 2026 – The targeted vandalism of several offices at the High Authority for Communication (HAC) in Gabon has ignited serious debates about the security of public institutions in the country. This incident is far from […]
Lomé played host to a landmark gathering as Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) held its 2026 Annual General Meeting, where shareholders validated a historic financial rebound and endorsed a robust governance overhaul. The event marked the return of dividends since 2022, alongside key administrative changes designed to cement the bank’s leadership across the continent. A new […]
Gabon has firmly rejected a proposed bilateral agreement with the United States aimed at managing and accommodating migrants expelled from American soil. The move underscores a bold diplomatic stance by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, who made his position clear in a recent interview. In a blunt but diplomatic response, the Gabonese leader emphasized that […]
Kinshasa awoke to an eerie calm on Wednesday afternoon as the city cautiously resumed normal activities following a nationwide shutdown declared by opposition parties. The so-called “dead city day”—organized by the Article 64 Coalition—aimed to pressure President Félix Tshisekedi into abandoning his constitutional reform push. Yet the government remained unyielding, insisting the controversial changes would […]
Socrate Nsimba Correspondent Moïse Katumbi Matata Ponyo Mapon Martin Fayulu Félix Tshisekedi A wave of opposition-driven disruptions has brought Kinshasa to a near standstill, as critics of President Félix Tshisekedi intensify their resistance against his administration. Businesses remain shuttered, streets are largely deserted, and public services are operating at a fraction of their usual capacity. […]
Major infrastructure boost to strengthen regional trade and connectivity The West African transport landscape is set to undergo a significant transformation with the approval of a substantial funding package exceeding $59 million. This investment, spearheaded by the African Development Bank through its concessional arm, the African Development Fund, will focus on rehabilitating and modernizing the […]
Politics Libreville undergoes rapid urban overhaul under Oligui Nguema’s leadership By Editor-in-Chief June 3, 2026 35 No comments Libreville, Wednesday, June 3, 2026 — The transformation of Libreville has entered a decisive phase under direct presidential oversight. During a meeting with Mayor Eugène Mba at the presidential palace, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema underscored the […]