The Malian judiciary has handed down a 20-year prison sentence to a French national who was operating under diplomatic cover and accused of working for French intelligence. Detained in Bamako since August…
Togo special blood donation drive set for june 12 ahead of world blood donor day
As part of the 22nd World Blood Donor Day celebrations slated for June 14, 2026, the National Blood Transfusion Center (NBTC) in Lomé is rallying residents of the capital and surrounding areas…
Fleeing jihadist threats, thousands of Burkinabè find shelter in Mali’s Koro
Since May 26, Burkinabè refugees have been streaming into the town of Koro in central Mali. Local authorities estimate the number of displaced individuals is now in the thousands. These displaced people…
Death of Sahara occidental leader’s son sparks negotiations uncertainty
The sudden passing of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, son of the former Polisario Front leader Mohamed Abdelaziz, has cast a shadow over the already fragile Sahara Occidental peace negotiations. The loss of a…
Cameroon power struggle: Franck Biya vs Chantal Biya heats up
Georges Dougueli Political analyst specializing in Cameroon Chantal Biya Franck Biya Paul Biya The unfolding power struggle in Cameroon Cameroon is currently witnessing a behind-the-scenes battle for influence, with key figures positioning…
Niger: over 319 kg of cocaine incinerated in a major Niamey operation
Niamey, June 7, 2026 – Nigerien authorities have marked a significant step forward in their ongoing battle against illicit drug trafficking, overseeing the incineration of a substantial cocaine consignment. This large quantity…
Chad and Algeria launch 40 MW power plant in N’Djamena
Prime Minister Allamaye Halina of Chad today hailed the deepening of Algerian-Chadian ties as both nations marked the groundbreaking ceremony for a 40-megawatt power plant in N’Djamena. He stressed the fraternal bonds…
BOA Niger stock surges 40% at BRVM despite profit warning
In a surprising turn of events, the Nigerien branch of the pan-African Bank of Africa (BOA) has bucked market trends by recording a 40% surge in its stock price at the regional…
Algerian prime minister arrives in Chad for official visit
Algerian prime minister arrives in Chad for official visit N’Djamena – On Monday, Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb arrived in Chad for an official visit, mandated by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. This trip aims…
Gabon and Madagascar deepen bilateral ties during high-level visit
Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, Madagascar’s transitional leader, arrived in Libreville last Friday for a series of strategic discussions with Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of the Gabonese Transition. The visit, part…
Cameroon to strengthen ties with south korean industrial giant
Cameroon to strengthen ties with South Korean industrial giant A high-profile meeting in Yaoundé signals a potential game-changer for Cameroon’s economy, as a leading South Korean manufacturer expresses strong interest in major…
France’s new ambassador in Rabat champions a ‘Franco-Moroccan method’
Philippe Lalliot, the newly appointed French ambassador to Morocco, chose the spring session of the Paris Peace Forum hosted at Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique (UM6P) in Rabat on 4–5 June 2026 for…