The political landscape in Togo has grown increasingly tense, with recent remarks from groups described as paramilitary loyalists or militia members drawing sharp criticism from civil society and opposition figures. Audio recordings…
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Niger’s new penal code targets corruption with unprecedented penalties
In a sweeping overhaul of its legal framework, Niger has enacted a landmark reform to intensify its fight against corruption. The newly promulgated Penal Code introduces sweeping changes, particularly in its approach…
Benin agriculture innovation targets cotton sector growth
a bold strategy to transform the cotton industry The upcoming 2026-2027 cotton farming season in Benin will mark a significant turning point for the West African agricultural landscape. The government has unveiled…
Togo launches elite agricultural engineering program with French partners
In a landmark move to elevate agricultural education, the Scientific Group SIGMA has joined forces with France’s École Supérieure des Agricultures (ESA) to establish a cutting-edge training pathway for tomorrow’s agronomy engineers…
World cup 2026 | France vs Senegal: a duel with deeper african meaning
As the world turns its eyes to the highly anticipated France versus Senegal clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the President of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, shared a perspective that…
Deadly attack in Niger’s Ayorou leaves two dead, one kidnapped
The Tillabéri region has once again witnessed armed violence. On Friday, 12 June 2026, around 7 a.m., the village of Goungo Koré in the Ayorou commune was targeted by an assault carried…
Niger’s general tiani revokes activist mayra’s citizenship
Niger’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, has signed a decree formally stripping activist Mariama Djibrine, widely known as “Mayra,” of her Nigerien nationality. The decision follows a period of heightened tensions between…
Ousmane Sonko reignites debate over ‘odious debt’ concept in Senegal
Ousmane Sonko, president of Senegal’s National Assembly, has rekindled discussion of the country’s public debt burden, suggesting that some obligations inherited from the previous administration could potentially be classified under the legal…
Ousmane Sonko cautious on 2029 presidential candidacy
When asked whether he would run for president in 2029 regardless of circumstances, the leader of Pastef, Ousmane Sonko, remained cautious. He replied that discussing a candidacy is still very premature. “I…
Sénégal: Sonko says party bodies will decide on faye’s possible exclusion
The ongoing rift between the Pastef party and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye continues to dominate Senegal’s political scene. As some party activists call for the head of state’s expulsion, Ousmane Sonko has…
Niger: Imf set to release nearly 18 billion fcfa
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that it has reached a staff-level agreement with the Nigerien authorities. This paves the way for an imminent disbursement of $26.3 million (approximately 17.8 billion…
Gabon’s parliament takes centre stage in the Fifth Republic
Libreville, 15 June 2026 – This date could become a defining institutional moment for Gabon. For the first time since the adoption of the Fifth Republic’s Constitution, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema…