Tchad Tchad: soaring poultry prices hit households and traders in Ati Rising poultry prices in Ati are straining household budgets, squeezing traders’ margins, and threatening food security across the region. Authorities are…
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Sénégal political buzz: prime minister’s brother joins pastef
In an unexpected political move, Abdou Lô, identified as the younger sibling of Prime Minister Ahmadou Al-Aminou Lô, has officially become a card-carrying member of PASTEF – Les Patriotes. The announcement, which…
Ebola outbreak in democratic republic of Congo spirals out of control
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) shows no signs of slowing down. This grim assessment was delivered on August 5 by the Deputy Medical Director of Médecins Sans…
Ousmane sonko issues strong warning on Senegal assembly dissolution
The prospect of dissolving the National Assembly continues to fuel intense political discussions across Sénégal. During a Pastef gathering held this Saturday in Linguère, Ousmane Sonko unequivocally articulated his stance on this…
Deadly ADF attack leaves 13 civilians dead in Ituri province
The Ituri province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has once again become the scene of a horrific massacre, this time attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an armed group of…
Sénégal diplomacy insights from macky sall era revealed in new book
The political landscape of Sénégal has once again turned its gaze to the Macky Sall administration with the public unveiling of a new book by Oumar Demba Bâ, the former diplomatic advisor…
Senegal’s sunday wrap-up: sonko’s rally, development funding, and weather alerts
This Sunday, August 9, 2026, brought several key developments across Senegal. Ousmane Sonko galvanized thousands of supporters at a rally in Linguère, where he delivered sharp criticism regarding the current presidential administration’s…
Nigeria’s escalating security challenges: regional tensions, kidnapping wave, and the push for state policing
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Nigéria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent remarks regarding the roots of insecurity in northern Nigeria have gained significant attention as the nation grapples with…
Gabon raises civil service recruitment age to 40 — a bold move or a risky gamble?
Gabon has just taken a bold step in reshaping its civil service recruitment framework. Under the guidance of Public Service Minister Laurence Ndong, the government has raised the maximum recruitment age to…
Benin’s sovereign debt rating upgraded by moody’s to ba3 with stable outlook
Benin’s sovereign debt rating has climbed another rung on the ladder. By upgrading the country’s long-term debt assessment from B1 to Ba3, Moody’s has positioned Cotonou within the “BB/Ba” category of sovereign…
Sahel states express regret over nigerian president’s security remarks
Burkina Faso’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, hosted the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Ouagadougou on Thursday. This diplomatic encounter followed recent…