In a landmark session at the Yaoundé military tribunal on June 1, 2026, the long-running trial into the murder of Cameroonian radio host Martinez Zogo reached a pivotal moment with the public…
Mali and Burkina Faso step up joint security and diplomacy amid armed group threats
Mali and Burkina Faso are intensifying their joint security and diplomatic efforts to counter the growing threats posed by armed groups along their shared borders. The move comes as a fresh wave…
Prime minister al aminou lo’s investiture speech hints at executive tensions with ousmane sonko
Al Aminou Lo launches barbs at outgoing Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko During his inaugural address, Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo underscored the imperative for government action to prioritize the national interest….
Senegal’s new cabinet formed without pastef-les patriotes representation
Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Amine Mohamed Lô of Sénégal recently announced the formation of a new 30-member government, notably excluding representatives from the PASTEF-Les Patriotes party, despite its majority presence in the…
Gabon: Nadia Christelle Koye demands clarity on presidential authority
The political atmosphere in Gabon is shifting as Nadia Christelle Koye addresses the ongoing debate regarding national sovereignty. She is challenging what she views as a calculated effort to obscure the true…
JNIM alleges abuses against civilians by Malian forces and Africa Corps in Niono
Accusations surface regarding civilian abuses in central Mali On May 31, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) issued a statement directly accusing the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) and…
Border closure between DRC and Rwanda threatens goma’s economy
Residents of Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), are feeling the economic pinch following the closure of border crossings with Rwanda. The decision, which has cut off trade flows between…
President Wadagni’s swift diplomatic move to Abuja
Barely having assumed the presidency on May 24, President Romuald Wadagni wasted no time in making his international presence felt. This past Monday, June 1, the Beninese head of state embarked on…
Senegal’s new government takes shape without PASTEF amid disagreements
Appels sur l’actualité VOS RÉACTIONS – Sénégal : un nouveau gouvernement sans le PASTEF On Monday evening, June 1st, Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô unveiled the composition of Senegal’s new…
Bénin-Niger : les impacts de la fermeture de la frontière
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Joint Bénin-Nigeria operation neutralizes over 500 terrorists in Babanna
A significant joint military operation, executed by Nigerian and Béninese forces, successfully neutralized more than 500 terrorists in the border region of Babanna, located within Nigeria’s Niger State. This five-day offensive, crucially…
Bordeaux clears path for Gabonese artifact return with legal maneuver
An unprecedented move in France’s restitution journey has unfolded in Bordeaux, where municipal authorities recently declined a bequest of 53 African artworks—originally slated for the Musée d’Aquitaine’s collections. This tactical refusal, enacted…