Kinshasa releases first batch of prisoners to M23 as peace talks progress In a significant step toward reconciliation, Congolese authorities have transferred 15 detainees to
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Drc east conflict escalation draws international concern
DRC east conflict escalation draws international concern The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has transferred a group of prisoners to the M23 rebel faction
African democracy under pressure: challenges and resilience
African democracy under pressure: challenges and resilience The state of democracy in Africa presents a mixed picture: while some nations are making democratic strides, others
Military tribunal hearings turn tense in Martinez Zogo case
Tense exchanges mark colonel Otoulou’s testimony Witness testimonies in the Martinez Zogo case took a sharp turn as Colonel Otoulou faced intense questioning at the
Togo press crackdown: sellers face retaliation for distributing newspapers
The erosion of press freedom in Togo has moved beyond bureaucratic reports and regulatory statements. Today, it plays out on the streets of Lomé, where
Boko Haram turns to AI for tactical operations in Nigeria
Factions linked to Boko Haram in Nigeria are increasingly integrating artificial intelligence into their operational strategies, according to a groundbreaking study from the Cambridge Programme
Benin political figures urged to embrace senate as democratic pillar
Bénin: political leaders urged to set aside biases about the Senate The role and purpose of the Senate in Bénin’s political landscape took center stage
GTA gas project advances with kosmos energy’s latest update
In a significant development for West Africa’s energy landscape, the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project, operated by Kosmos Energy, is gaining momentum. The American
Senegal and Gambia resolve border tensions after Bullock incident
Senegal and Gambia resolve border tensions after Bullock incident The Senegal–Gambia border has been a source of longstanding discussions, but an incident near Bullock has
Migrants expelled to Cameroon file lawsuit for protection
migrants expelled to Cameroon file lawsuit for protection Thirty-six African migrants expelled from the United States to Cameroon in 2026 have filed a legal complaint
Bénin’s first Senate: Patrice Talon’s leadership reshapes parliamentary future
Bénin’s Senate inauguration: A historic milestone On August 6, 2026, Bénin reached a pivotal moment in its political evolution with the landmark election of the
Senegal political tensions over rural electrification deal
In Dakar, the long-standing dispute between Senegal’s Rural Electrification Agency (ASER) and Spain’s AEE Power has reignited political tensions. Thierno Alassane Sall, leader of La