Niger’s leadership has taken a proactive stance in shaping the future of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS). In Niamey, Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey, Chair of the Refoundation Advisory Council (CCR), engaged in high-level discussions with Sahle-Work Zewde, Ethiopia’s former president and head of the Independent Strategic Review (RSI) mission […]
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C64 delays July 22 march and gives government until August 15 to initiate dialogue
The Coalition Article 64 for the defense of constitutional order (C64) has announced the postponement of its peaceful march originally scheduled for July 22 in front of the Palais de la Nation in Kinshasa. This decision follows a call from the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) and the Evangelical Council of Congo (ECC) to […]
Kenya faces major cyberattack: presidency website hijacked amid ransom demand
Cybercriminals disrupt Kenya’s presidency portal with ransom demand The official website of Kenya’s presidency was paralyzed over the weekend of July 18, 2026, following a sophisticated cyberattack that left digital intruders in control of the president.go.ke domain. Visitors to the platform, typically used to access state communications and presidential statements, were met with a defaced […]
Sonko pays tribute to Jaraaf Papa Youssou Ndoye’s family in Ouakam
The leader of the Pastef movement, Ousmane Sonko, paid a solemn visit to Ouakam to extend his deepest condolences to the bereaved family of Jaraaf Papa Youssou Ndoye, a respected community figure whose passing occurred at Dakar’s Principal Hospital on July 16, 2026. Honoring a respected leader During his visit, Sonko conveyed heartfelt sympathy to […]
Bamako tightens nationality laws for dual citizens in Mali
The Malian transitional government has taken a decisive step in its firm stance, as revealed by a high-level executive meeting. The Council of Ministers has greenlit a draft ordinance that rewrites the nation’s nationality code, introducing a significant shift in policy. Moving forward, individuals born Malians who also hold another citizenship could face the revocation […]
Cameroon’s political party urges constitutional clarity amid presidential absence
Cameroon’s opposition party pushes for stronger constitutional safeguards as president’s prolonged absence raises concerns Paul Biya, Cameroon’s long-serving president, remains overseas over 40 days after a brief private trip to Europe, leaving the nation without clear communication on his whereabouts or status. Official statements from the Civil Cabinet provided minimal detail beyond confirming his departure […]
Mali faces escalating insecurity as jnim strikes Mopti region
The Mopti region in Mali witnessed another surge in violence on Sunday, July 19, as the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) launched a series of coordinated attacks against military and allied forces. The militant faction, linked to Al-Qaeda, claimed responsibility for four simultaneous assaults targeting the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa), Russian […]
Benin civil service promotion unlocks 12th grade for over 1100 officials
The Beninese government has finalized financial and administrative regularization for 1,110 public servants who were previously blocked at the 11th grade level. This long-awaited move brings immediate financial relief to civil servants and includes the payment of salary arrears. After months of patient waiting, unions and state employees received a significant boost as the government […]
How Benin is turning tradition into a thriving textile economy
Cotonou’s landmark event sets new course for Benin’s textile industry The Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel pulsed with energy on the evening of Saturday, July 18, 2026, as the inaugural « Night of Kanvo and Indigo » unfolded. Spearheaded by the Artisan Development Fund (FDA) under the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises and Employment Promotion, […]
Bénin and World Bank unveil decade-long plan for jobs and human capital
Bénin and World Bank launch transformative decade-long initiative for jobs and human capital A groundbreaking partnership between Bénin and the World Bank Group officially kicked off in Cotonou on Friday, July 17, marking the beginning of a ten-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) spanning 2026 to 2036. This initiative aims to drive inclusive and sustainable economic […]
Gabon’s leadership praised with political courage award
Politics Gabon’s leadership praised with political courage award 119 views No comment Libreville, July 20, 2026 — The 2026 Political Courage Award presented to Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema transcends mere ceremonial recognition. It serves as an international endorsement of a leadership style rooted in steadfastness, reform-driven governance, and a commitment to embedding Gabon […]
Ousmane Sonko set to energize Thiès ahead of party membership drive
Thiès is buzzing with anticipation as preparations gather pace for Ousmane Sonko’s highly anticipated visit this Sunday. Local Pastef officials are working tirelessly to ensure a spectacular reception that will amplify the party’s ongoing membership recruitment campaign. Thiès braces for a political showdown Ousmane Sonko’s visit to Thiès follows a successful rally in Dakar’s suburbs, […]











