Togo’s escalating judicial standoff: political detainees and the challenge to the rule of law

A significant confrontation is currently unfolding between Togo’s political class and its judicial system. At the core of this dispute lies the alleged non-implementation of a Lomé Court of Appeal

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Togolese citizens express deep concern as afrobarometer survey highlights national decline

Despite official narratives extolling the National Development Plan and advocating for stable macroeconomic growth, ground realities have delivered a stark rebuke to the administration of Faure Gnassingbé. The most recent

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Senegal’s appeal in can 2025 reaches critical stage at tas

Senegal’s appeal in CAN 2025 reaches critical stage at TAS The Senegalese Football Federation has escalated its legal challenge in the African Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025 case, as the

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Côte d’Ivoire disbands electoral commission, signaling major reforms

In a significant political development, the Ivorian government officially dissolved the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) during its Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, May 6. This decision marks the end

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Chad bishops urge inclusive dialogue to resolve national political deadlock

Quelques éléments de l’armée tchadienne sur le bord du Lac Tchad – Photo d’illustration  (AFP or licensors) In a formal statement released on Tuesday, May 6, the Catholic bishops of

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Sénégal U17 2026: mission to reclaim Africa’s youth football crown

The Senegalese U17 national team is gearing up for a high-stakes mission at the 2026 CAN U17 tournament in Morocco, scheduled from May 13 to June 2. After clinching the

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Niger adopts digital payments to boost vaccination campaigns

During the April 2026 National Polio Vaccination Days in Niamey, Niger implemented a groundbreaking digital payment system for health workers and community volunteers, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO).

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How Mali’s instability reshapes Nigeria’s security challenges

Why Mali’s crisis is tightening Nigeria’s security grip Nigeria isn’t on the sidelines of the Mali crisis—it’s at the heart of it. A surge in violence across Mali, Burkina Faso,

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AES withdrawal from ECOWAS: a risky gamble for Sahel security

In the intricate chessboard of West African geopolitics, timing is everything—and missteps can carry grave consequences. The recent decision by the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and

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Patrice talon honored by Benin’s vodun community

a historic recognition for a committed leader In a groundbreaking move, Patrice Talon, President of Benin, has been bestowed with an unprecedented honor by the country’s Vodun community. On May

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A tragic monday in doungouro: civilian massacre by Niger’s vdp

On Monday, May 4, 2026, the village of Doungouro, nestled within Niger’s Tillabéri region, became the grim stage for a devastating double tragedy. Following a deadly incursion by the Islamic

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How artificial intelligence is revolutionizing water purification in Benin

The West African nation of Bénin faces a silent crisis: contaminated water sources threaten health and livelihoods across rural and urban communities alike. In the bustling coastal city of Cotonou,

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