Politics
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...
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...
Cameroon: Paul Biya returns to Yaoundé after 74 days abroad
Cameroon's 93-year-old President Paul Biya returned to Yaoundé on Thursday after spending 74 days outside the country. His arrival came without prior official...
Nigeria’s 2027 presidential campaign begins amid economic and security concerns
Nigeria’s presidential and parliamentary election campaign officially begins on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, five months ahead of the vote scheduled for January 16,...
Zambia’s Hakainde Hichilema wins second term amid election controversy
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected for a second five-year term, securing around 60% of the vote in the August 13 presidential...
Chad pardons former prime minister Succès Masra after more than a year in prison
Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Déby has granted a presidential pardon to former Prime Minister and opposition leader Succès Masra, who had been serving...
Mali grants pardon to french intelligence officer sentenced to 20 Years
Mali's military leader, Assimi Goïta, has granted a presidential pardon to French intelligence officer Yann Vézilier, who was sentenced to 20 years in...
Côte d’Ivoire: Gbagbo prepares to delegate powers within his party
In Côte d’Ivoire, former president Laurent Gbagbo is preparing to delegate part of his responsibilities within the African Peoples' Party – Côte d’Ivoire...
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UEFA questions Infantino leadership despite FIFA withdrawal of World Cup investment plan
Gianni Infantino’s decision to withdraw FIFA’s controversial World Cup investment proposal has failed to end criticism. UEFA says the current FIFA leadership has...
Infantino drops FIFA World Cup investment plan after growing opposition
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has officially abandoned the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal following widespread criticism from football stakeholders and member associations. Gianni...
