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During a pivotal meeting on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and France’s President Emmanuel Macron engaged in high-level discussions to reinforce bilateral cooperation between their nations. The diplomatic exchange highlighted the shared commitment to addressing global challenges through collaborative international partnerships. Key discussions at the Nairobi […]
Etat de droitTogo Togo’s political landscape: a glimmer of democratic hope? Noël Tadégnon 11/05/202611 mai 2026 Togolese opposition groups secured authorization to convene this Saturday, marking an end to several years of public gathering prohibitions.
Togo’s political landscape: a fragile but promising shift After years of stringent restrictions on public assemblies, Togo’s opposition coalition achieved a historic milestone this weekend by securing permission to hold a public gathering in Lomé. While the move has sparked cautious optimism, analysts warn it may only represent a temporary easing rather than a definitive […]
political opening in Togo after opposition rally Noël Tadégnon After years of restrictions and outright bans on public protests, Togo’s opposition coalition achieved a historic milestone this weekend by securing government approval for a public gathering in Lomé. The permitted assembly raises a critical question: Are we witnessing a genuine political thaw in Togo, or […]
Recent disclosures have sent shockwaves through the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), challenging the narrative of sovereign security and unified counterterrorism efforts. A massive convoy of 710 fuel tankers arrived in Bamako under highly unusual circumstances, bypassing standard state-protected routes. Behind this operation lies a staggering financial transaction: a 3 billion FCFA payment to the […]
The military is meant to be a source of reassurance, not fear. In Togo, however, the role of the armed forces has been overshadowed by a disturbing trend: soldiers breaking into homes to assault unarmed civilians. This abuse of power doesn’t just violate human dignity—it erodes the very trust that should exist between citizens and […]
Senegal politics: sonko and diomaye’s alleged plot amid pastef setbacks The political landscape in Sénégal is seeing heightened turbulence as the ruling party Pastef faces a significant setback in the Conseil consultatif de la Jeunesse elections, raising serious questions about the legitimacy of current government ministers. Meanwhile, growing whispers of a secret alliance between opposition […]
Oyo, Republic of the Congo — High-level diplomacy took center stage as President Denis Sassou-N’Guesso of the Republic of the Congo welcomed his Togolese counterpart, Faure Gnassingbé, for a strategic meeting aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation between the two nations. strengthening historical ties through dialogue and partnership The weekend gathering in Oyo served as a […]
Launched in April 2026 in Abidjan, the Pleins Feux project represents a bold step in Côte d’Ivoire’s educational transformation, spearheaded by President Alassane Ouattara. Supported by international partners, this initiative aims to refine the governance of the country’s education system and enhance the effectiveness of public policies to sustainably elevate learning standards. With a population […]
The President of the Council and Supreme Head of the Armed Forces, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, conducted a strategic visit to the Koundjoaré operational zone in northern Togo on May 7, 2026. This visit was part of an ongoing assessment of security initiatives aimed at countering terrorist threats in the Savanes region. Upon arrival around 10 […]
Sénégal : avec Damen, Dakar veut redevenir un hub régional de réparation navale Moutiou Adjibi Nourou, Agence Ecofin À plus long terme, Damen évoque aussi la possibilité de relancer des activités de construction navale sur le site. DR
strengthening economic ties through regional transit cooperation The Ministry of Transport, Civil Aviation, and National Meteorology, in collaboration with port authorities, is hosting the 5th tripartite forum focused on enhancing trade facilitation for the Central African Republic (CAR), Chad, and Cameroon. The opening ceremony, held on May 11, 2026 in N’Djamena, was led by Fatima […]