Gabon: Prosecutor Eddy Narcisse Minang dismissed after Bongo family trial
A major shake-up is underway in Gabon’s judiciary. Eddy Narcisse Minang, the prosecutor general who played a prominent role in the trial involving...
Togo: Opposition calls for transition following ECOWAS court ruling
Togo’s opposition is calling for the establishment of a political transition following a ruling by the Court of Justice of the Economic Community...
Guinea: Mamadi Doumbouya dismisses two government ministers
Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya has dismissed two members of his government, both considered close to the head of state. The decision was announced...
Benin Football Federation: Marcellin Bocovè succeeds Mathurin De Chacus
Beninese football has entered a new chapter in its governance. Marcellin Bocovè has been elected president of the Benin Football Federation (FBF) for...
Togo: Authorities cite “serious and corroborating evidence” against two french filmmakers
The Togolese government says it has “serious and corroborating evidence” against French filmmakers Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani, who were arrested on...
Somalia faces severe hunger crisis as 6 million people go hungry
Somalia is facing one of the world's worst malnutrition crises, according to the World Food Programme (WFP). Around 6 million people — roughly...
Algeria makes record drug seizure, dismantling international trafficking network
Algerian police have announced what they describe as the largest drug seizure ever carried out in a single operation, recovering more than 30...
China-Africa media cooperation: 7th forum opens in Beijing
The 7th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in the Field of Media opened in Beijing on Thursday, bringing together African and Chinese media professionals...
Senegal: Parliament ends legislative marathon amid political tensions
Senegal's National Assembly concluded its extraordinary session on Thursday, August 20, 2026, after two weeks of intense legislative activity. Three government-backed bills were...
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