The World Bank has allocated a substantial financial package of 340 billion FCFA to Senegal, the details of which have just been outlined by the Presidency of the Republic. This announcement, made…
Morocco seeks trump’s backing on western Sahara amid us diplomatic shift
Since late July, the United States has intensified its economic and diplomatic overtures toward Morocco, signaling a significant shift in regional policy. In 2020, Washington endorsed Rabat’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara…
Benin canada partnership empowers women through digital innovation and resilience
Home Diplomacy Benin-Canada partnership: women, digital innovation, and societal resilience Diplomacy Benin-Canada partnership empowers women through digital innovation and societal resilience Beyond formal handshakes and investment commitments, Canada’s recent diplomatic engagement in…
Togo: new judicial appointments boost court efficiency
A significant stride in modernizing Togo’s judicial system has been taken. During a cabinet meeting held this Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in Lomé, the government approved two draft decrees confirming the appointment…
Gabon shifts focus to mining sector for economic growth
Le Gabon accélère son virage minier face à la baisse de ses revenus pétroliers Facing a sharp decline in its oil production revenues, Gabon is now placing its economic bets on a…
Cameroon: paul biya’s decrees spark authenticity questions amid public absence
Presidential decrees ignite debate in Cameroon The recent issuance of decrees in Cameroon, notably those appointing five new brigade generals, has intensified discussions surrounding President Paul Biya‘s prolonged absence from public view….
36 African migrants sue Cameroon over US deportation deal
36 African migrants sue Cameroon over US deportation deal Their lawyer, Me Joseph Fru Awah, argues Cameroon cannot serve as a transit hub for individuals facing persecution or torture. A controversial US…
Togo constitutional crisis: 43 civil society groups urge sanctions on Lomé
The constitutional crisis in Togo has escalated into a full-blown international dispute. In a joint open letter, 43 civil society organizations (CSOs) from Africa and the diaspora are calling on the Economic…
Senegal’s economic slump amid political gridlock demands urgent truce
The dawn of a new political era in Senegal brought with it high hopes for economic revival, following nearly three years of turmoil triggered by pre-presidential election tensions in April 2024. Initiatives…
Cotonou, Bénin: enhancing food safety and vendor conditions at the port
Challenge(s) How can the operations of mobile vendors within the port area be sustained effectively while simultaneously guaranteeing optimal hygiene and safety standards for both customers and the vendors themselves? Good practice…
Niger’s Tiani faces the harsh reality of his regime’s promises
When General Abdourahamane Tiani seized power on July 26, 2023, he framed his coup d’état around three central pledges: restoring national sovereignty, defeating terrorism, and ending foreign interference in Niger’s decision-making. This…
Sénégal after Magal diomaye faye faces civil servant unrest
Mawunyo Hermann Boko Senegal specialist The Grand Magal of Touba has come and gone, but the mood among civil servants in Senegal remains far from celebratory. What was meant to be a…