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In a historic move that signals a potential shift in Chad’s political landscape, opposition figure Succès Masra has been granted a full pardon by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. The decision, announced today, follows a prolonged period of detention and has sparked widespread debate about the future of national reconciliation. From detention to freedom: the […]

top Senegal news today august 14 2026 Key developments shaping today’s Senegal landscape include the unexpected departure of Waly Diouf Bodiang from the helm of Dakar’s autonomous port. Meteorological forecasts warn of heavy rainfall tonight, particularly in Kolda and Kaffrine regions. Meanwhile, the Senegalese football federation prepares to name a new national team coach on […]

Cameroon has initiated a sweeping reduction in import duties on European goods, cutting tariffs by 70% as part of its obligations under the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union and the United Kingdom. Announced by Finance Minister Louis Paul Motazé, the phased tariff reduction targets a strategic group of products critical to public […]

Behind the scenes: a quiet diplomatic push to resolve Congo’s deepening crisis In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, political and security tensions are escalating. In the east, the government led by President Félix Tshisekedi continues to confront the Allied Democratic Forces (ADC) and the M23 rebel movement, while in Kinshasa, opposition leaders and civil […]

The Groupement des transformateurs de cajou ivoiriens (GTCI), representing national processors handling 100,000 tonnes of raw cashew nuts annually, has welcomed the signing of a landmark financing agreement on June 11, 2026 between the Banque nationale d’investissement (BNI), the Conseil du Coton et de l’Anacarde (CCA), and local processors. Local operators have embraced the challenge […]

Lomé, August 13, 2026 — West Africa stands at a pivotal moment in healthcare history. The continent’s future hangs in the balance between mass medical imports and the bold vision of building its own pharmaceutical industry. This critical question brought together medical and academic leaders across the region on August 12 at Lomé’s Agora Senghor, […]

ol’s champions league playoff against Fenerbahçe under high risk classification Following an emergency meeting at Lyon prefecture, the National Directorate for the Prevention of Hooliganism has classified the upcoming 26 August UEFA Champions League playoff rematch between Olympique Lyonnais and Fenerbahçe at Groupama Stadium as a high-risk fixture — level four out of five. The […]

Detention follows defamation complaint in N’Djamena Ahmat Bedei Toullomi, president of the Borkou Provincial Council, was taken into custody Thursday late afternoon in N’Djamena and transferred to the General Coordination of the Judicial Police. The operation occurred within the premises of the Hôtel La Résidence just before 5 p.m. Allegations of online defamation spark legal […]

Omer Mbadi Cameroon correspondent Castel Jean-Claude Mimran Compagnie sucrière sénégalaise Somdia Ownership transition at Sosucam The Sosucam—Cameroon’s leading sugar producer—has undergone a significant change in its ownership structure. This strategic shift marks a new chapter for one of the country’s most vital agro-industrial sectors, impacting not only production but also the broader economic landscape. Key […]

A team of twenty Motards du Faso members completed their 3,000 km Grand Regional Tour 2026 in Ouagadougou on August 11, wrapping up a ten-day journey across five West African nations. Departing from the capital on August 2, the group traversed Burkina Faso, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria, blending adventure with meaningful community outreach. The […]

President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema officially inaugurated the new annex building of the Command Center for Penitentiary Security in Libreville. The three-story structure, named “General Brigade Building Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Commander-in-Chief of the Republican Guard,” features 38 offices and is designed to support the modernization of Gabon’s penitentiary administration. This development was welcomed by […]

Bénin unveils PAG 2026-2033 strategic roadmap ahead of september session The final draft of Benin’s Government Action Plan (PAG) for 2026-2033 is nearing completion, with an official unveiling scheduled for the political rentrée in September. Key priorities shaping Benin’s next seven-year plan According to government spokesperson Léandre Wilfried Houngbédji, the upcoming PAG will not only […]