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Malick Gackou rallies pastef militants amid rising kiiraay tensions In a bold move to reinforce Pastef’s foundations, former minister Malick Gackou has issued a stern call to party members, urging them to uphold discipline and collective commitment to preserve the movement’s core sovereign ideals. As multiple Pastef officials and activists shift allegiance to Kiiraay, the […]
Mali: Human Rights Watch questions Africa Corps over civilian strikes Human Rights Watch has released findings from an investigation into airstrikes conducted by Africa Corps in Kyrnia, Mopti region, on June 15. The strikes resulted in eight civilian fatalities. The rights group confirmed none of the victims were members of the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal […]
Match en direct Direct Date : 04/08/2026 Horaire : 20h00 Stade : epet ARENA Arbitre : M. Gözübüyük (PBS) Sparta Prague (62′) M. Ryneš (68′) J. Mercado 90’ Ligue des champions 2–1 Lyon (45′) M. Suchomel (csc) Match Compositions Commentaires en DIRECT Ligue des champions Sparta Prague 2–1 Lyon 90’ 68′67′64′62′ 90′ 90′ Trois minutes […]
In Togo, the political landscape has been shaken by an unprecedented development: a former Defense Minister, once a key figure in the Gnassingbé administration, has launched a hunger strike from her prison cell. Marguerite Gnakadé, detained since late July 2026, is protesting conditions she describes as inhumane after nearly a year in custody. Her decision […]
An explosive live stream on TikTok featuring gospel artist Noélie Elykem shredding her passport has ignited a firestorm of discussion across Togo and beyond. Beyond the dramatic visual, her bold act raises critical legal, political, and ethical questions about contemporary forms of dissent, especially among the diaspora. The scene was set in the United States, […]
Since July 27, 2026, former Togolese Defense Minister Marguerite Gnakadé has refused all food to denounce the harsh conditions she endures behind bars. Eleven months after her arrest for publicly criticizing President Faure Gnassingbé’s governance, she now uses her own body as a megaphone for nearly sixty political detainees still held without trial. On August […]
Economy Gabon’s economic diplomacy: what’s next after the Paris visit? By Editor-in-Chief August 4, 2026 128 No comments Libreville, Tuesday, August 4, 2026 — The state visit of Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema to Paris from July 19 to 22 was not merely a series of diplomatic gestures, honor guards at Les Invalides, a tour of […]
African Politics Gabon’s president Oligui Nguema strengthens ties in Côte d’Ivoire visit By Editor-in-Chief August 4, 2026 52 No comments Libreville, August 4, 2026 – Following visits to Accra, Banjul, and Freetown, Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s West African tour reaches Côte d’Ivoire. The Gabonese head of state arrives in Abidjan at the invitation […]
In a move that has drawn sharp scrutiny, Burkina Faso’s authorities appear to favor self-justification over transparency in response to mounting criticism. During a public address on August 3 at the flag-raising ceremony, Communication Minister Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo sought to deflect accusations leveled by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). His public commendation of the Rapid Communication […]
The official state visit by Gabon’s Head of State to Freetown marks a strategic move to deepen diplomatic and economic ties with Sierra Leone. This engagement reflects Libreville’s broader ambition to expand its influence across West Africa through targeted cooperation agreements. Sierra Leone emerges as a key partner in this vision, given its robust economic […]
In the 57 days since President Paul Biya left Cameroon for what was announced as a short private visit to Europe, the country has entered uncharted waters. At 93 years old, the world’s longest-serving head of state remains out of public view in Geneva, while a sweeping military reshuffle raises alarms over tribal allegiances and […]
Cameroon – Following nearly two months out of the public eye, government officials have broken their silence. Authorities confirm President Paul Biya remains alive and is set to return soon, amid growing concerns over his health and whereabouts. The Cameroonian government addressed the prolonged absence of President Paul Biya for the first time. The Head […]