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President Faure Gnassingbé of Togo lauded the warm reception extended to him by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov in Bishkek on Monday. The Togolese leader is currently in Kyrgyzstan to attend the 26th Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), marking a significant step in Togo’s international engagement. In a statement, the Togolese head of state […]
Abidjan is the setting for the official launch of Côte d’Ivoire’s 2026-2027 coffee and cocoa campaign on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. This significant event coincides with the 10th edition of the National Cocoa and Chocolate Days (JNCC), hosted at the Abidjan Exhibition Park, where the eagerly anticipated farm-gate prices will be revealed. Vice-President Tiémoko […]
President Félix Tshisekedi has unveiled the framework for a new national dialogue, a long-standing demand from the opposition aimed at re-establishing peace and rebuilding the state in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This crucial process is set to commence across all 26 provinces before converging in Kinshasa, with an anticipated duration of no more than […]
Moody’s Ratings officially lowered Senegal’s credit rating this Friday, moving it to Caa2 from the previous Caa1, while maintaining a negative outlook. This downgrade impacts the nation’s long-term foreign and local currency issuer ratings, as well as its senior unsecured foreign currency ratings. The short-term rating remains confirmed at “Not Prime.” This significant shift occurs […]
The violent events of Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Niamey cannot be dismissed as mere political impatience or dismissed by official rhetoric. The assault carried out by soldiers against Air Base 101 and multiple sensitive sites in the capital represents a severe rupture in the recent history of the regime. Authorities have acknowledged that a […]
On August 28, 2026, the credit rating agency Moody’s reduced Senegal’s sovereign rating from Caa1 to Caa2. This downgrade was attributed to significant refinancing pressures and the prolonged absence of a formal program with the International Monetary Fund (FMI). However, Deputy Thierno Alassane Sall, who also leads the République des Valeurs (RV) party, contends that […]
Politique Cameroon’s prime minister represents president biya at african union summit on conflict prevention President Paul Biya has dispatched Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute to Luanda to participate in the 21st extraordinary session of the African Union Conference of Heads of State and Government. Cameroon’s engagement at the au summit in luanda Following his recent […]
Reports emanating from Niamey’s Diori-Hamani International Airport describe a tense situation, marked by alleged gunfire and significant movements. Crucially, these accounts indicate that Russian elements of the Africa Corps are urgently seeking to negotiate their departure with Nigerien military personnel who control the facility. Should these reports be substantiated, this incident transcends a mere security […]
Lyon seeks redemption against Le Havre after champions league exit LIGUE 1 – Just days after their crushing elimination from the Champions League qualifiers against Fenerbahçe, Olympique Lyonnais is determined to rebound swiftly. Tonight, at the Groupama Stadium, Lyon faces Le Havre in a crucial Ligue 1 encounter, aiming to restore confidence and secure vital […]
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The night spanning Friday, August 28, to Saturday, August 29, 2026, marked a potentially critical turning point in Niger’s ongoing security and political turmoil. Throughout Niamey, the capital, residents reported intense gunfire, explosions, and significant military vehicle movements across several sensitive zones. These areas included the vicinity of Air Base 101, which adjoins Diori-Hamani International […]
Félix Tshisekedi lance un dialogue national, voici ce qui va changer Lire uniquement le texte pour utiliser moins de données Crédit photo, Reuters Article Information Author, Pamela Amunazo Role, BBC News Afrique Published il y a 48 minutes Temps de lecture: 7 min Le président congolais Félix Tshisekedi a annoncé jeudi 27 août, dans une […]