The Nigerian army announced the liberation of more than 47 people, mostly women and children, who were held captive by the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP). The successful rescue operation…
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Niger formally begins withdrawal from international criminal court
Niger has officially initiated its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), a move that aligns with the broader shift in policy undertaken by the military authorities since they assumed power in…
Togo constitution reform faces legal setback from ECOWAS court
The authorities in Lomé have suffered a significant legal setback at the regional level. The ECOWAS Court of Justice, responding to a petition from civil society and democratic organizations, ruled that the…
Benin’s bold education reform targets future-ready curriculum
Cotonou hosts landmark education summit to reshape national learning pathways This week, Cotonou has become the epicenter of a historic overhaul in Benin’s educational landscape. From June 22-26, 2026, the Azalaï hotel…
Niger three years after russian military shift insecurity worsens
Three years following the strategic military realignment with Russia in the aftermath of the July 2023 coup, Niger continues to grapple with an escalating jihadist insurgency. Despite the transitional authorities’ stated objective…
Mauritania seeks Gabon’s backing for francophonie leadership
The solid ties between Mauritania and Gabon received further endorsement during a high-level meeting in Libreville. His Excellency Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of Gabon, welcomed Ms. Messouda Bahama Mohamed Laghdaf, special…
Sonko denies ultimatum claims in Senegal constitutional reform debate
In a decisive address to the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, firmly refuted persistent rumors suggesting an ultimatum had been issued to the Republic’s President regarding constitutional reforms….
Gabon’s political debate must regain its voice, experts urge
Since the dawn of multi-party democracy following the landmark national conference of March-April 1990, Gabon’s political landscape has thrived on robust public discourse. Parties have voiced strong positions, exposed critical issues, and—when…
Political tensions rise in Dakar as Senegal’s president reshuffles government
A little over two years after their historic alliance, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has abruptly removed Ousmane Sonko from the Prime Minister’s office. The move has plunged Senegal into a complex political…
Burkina Faso faces EU criticism with defiance over human rights concerns
Following a resolution from the European Parliament addressing human rights and public liberties in Burkina Faso, the military-led administration that emerged from the September 2022 coup has reportedly opted to summon the…
Julian alvarez transfer dispute sparks legal showdown between atletico madrid and barcelona
Tensions are escalating between Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona over the future of Argentine forward Julian Alvarez, whose public comments have reignited a transfer saga that has captivated football fans worldwide….
Côte d’Ivoire launches first digital economy management internships in Abidjan
Historic launch for Côte d’Ivoire’s digital economy leaders Abidjan — The Minister of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation, Djibril Ouattara, inaugurated on June 22, 2026, the professional immersion phase for the first…