Kinshasa releases first batch of prisoners to M23 in peace push A landmark moment is unfolding in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as authorities in Kinshasa transfer 15

Accueil Dernières dépêches Kinshasa initiates prisoner exchange with M23 in eastern DRC peace effort Congolese authorities have transferred 15 detainees to the M23 anti-government group, which is active across the

The state of democracy across West Africa presents a complex picture—marked by both democratic advances and troubling setbacks. While some nations are strengthening their democratic institutions, others are witnessing political

The Martinez Zogo case took a dramatic turn as tensions flared during Colonel Otoulou’s testimony before the military tribunal in Yaoundé. What began as a routine hearing escalated into a

In Togo, the erosion of information freedom is no longer confined to NGO reports or regulatory statements. It is now palpable on street corners and sidewalks, where distributing a newspaper

Boko Haram integrates artificial intelligence into military operations Recent findings reveal that factions of Nigeria’s Boko Haram have begun incorporating generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems to enhance their operational capabilities.

Bénin Bénin political leaders urged to avoid senate bias At a high-level discussion on rule of law and political transition in Africa, held in Cotonou, former minister and lawmaker Lazare

The highly anticipated Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project, a joint venture operated by the American firm Kosmos Energy spanning the maritime border between Sénégal and Mauritanie, is once again

Following a recent incident in Bullock, Senegal and Gambia have announced the finalization of a comprehensive agreement aimed at definitively clarifying their shared border. This pivotal accord paves the way

Migrants expelled to Cameroon challenge deportation agreement in court Legal Correspondent August 7, 2026 Thirty-six African migrants forcibly returned from the United States to Cameroon in 2026 have filed a

Thursday, August 6, 2026, marks a pivotal institutional moment for Bénin. Following the election of the inaugural executive bureau for the nation’s new upper parliamentary chamber, former President Patrice Talon

The contentious matter involving the Senegalese agency for rural electrification (ASER) and the Spanish firm AEE Power has reignited political discourse in Dakar. Thierno Alassane Sall, leader of La République