Day: September 3, 2026

Gabon’s RPM praises Oligui Nguema’s leadership and demands action over promises

Aïcha Abdou

The Rassemblement pour la Patrie et la Modernité (RPM), a key member of Gabon’s ruling coalition, has publicly lauded President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema for his proactive governance between August 9 and 30. In a statement signed by spokesperson Etienne Francky Meba Ondo, the party hailed the president’s dedication to national development during this period. The RPM’s communiqué, titled “From Action to Results”, specifically commended the new healthcare initiatives unveiled, along with the concrete achievements and the president’s consistent presence in the provinces. Healthcare investment tops 55 billion CFA francs…

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Khady Diène Gaye slams Abdourahmane Diouf over debt restructuring claims

Ousmane Tandja

Khady Diène Gaye slams Abdourahmane Diouf over debt restructuring claims The former Sports minister expresses shock at claims that Ousmane Sonko supported a debt restructuring deal. Khady Diène Gaye has launched a fierce rebuttal against Abdourahmane Diouf’s assertions regarding Ousmane Sonko’s alleged stance on a potential debt restructuring. The former cabinet colleague of the minister described herself as stunned upon hearing that the current National Assembly President had supposedly endorsed such a measure. In a scathing public response, the Pastef spokesperson dismissed Diouf’s statements as outright fabrications. Her opening salvo…

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Tillabéri faces persistent violence as Niger’s military rulers focus on political campaigns

Aïcha Abdou

The security situation in western Niger continues to deteriorate, exposing a stark divide between the daily struggles of rural populations and the political maneuvers in the capital. While the military administration coordinates extensive campaigns to rally public support around General Abdourahamane Tiani, deadly raids in the Tillabéri region highlight the unrelenting threat of armed groups. On 2 September 2026, armed assailants launched coordinated assaults on multiple communities within the Tillabéri department. The villages of Darbani, Diamballa, and Namarigoungou were targeted during these incursions. The consequences of these raids were devastating.…

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Senegal’s IMF deal sparks calls for transparency on debt conditions

Aïcha Abdou

Political tensions rise as new IMF agreement takes shape Debates over Senegal’s recent technical agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are intensifying in political circles. Thierno Bocoum, leader of the Agir-Les Leaders movement, has publicly urged the government to disclose the full details of the new program’s debt treatment and associated conditions. Demands for full disclosure of economic terms Bocoum insists on the immediate publication of the memorandum outlining economic and financial policies. Should this not occur, he advocates for its submission to the National Assembly, enabling a comprehensive…

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Benin launches 30 billion cfa plan to boost education for 2026-2027 year

Ousmane Tandja

The Beninese government has rolled out a sweeping set of reforms aimed at reshaping the education landscape ahead of the 2026-2027 academic year. Approved in a cabinet meeting, these measures focus on inclusion and modernization across all levels of learning, backed by a significant financial injection of nearly 30 billion West African CFA francs. Primary education: expanding school feeding programs to fight dropout rates One of the flagship initiatives targets school nutrition and attendance, with the national school canteen program expanding to reach an additional 500,000 children. This brings the…

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Moussa kaka abduction in Niamey sparks outrage among journalists

Aïcha Abdou

The Vanishing of Moussa Kaka: A Targeted Abduction in Niamey Renowned journalist and director of Radio Télévision Saraounia, Moussa Kaka, has been missing since the evening of August 31 in Niamey, Niger. His sudden disappearance, coupled with the eerie silence surrounding his whereabouts, has sent shockwaves through the media landscape and beyond. While some diplomatic circles cautiously refer to his case as a ‘disappearance,’ the circumstances paint a far grimmer picture: this is a deliberate abduction. The evening of August 31, 2026, began like any other for Moussa Kaka as…

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Togo’s gnassingbé family assets in France: scrutiny over ‘ill-gotten gains’

Ousmane Tandja

As the French National Financial Prosecutor’s Office (PNF) intensifies its investigations into the wealth of foreign leaders held in France, attention has turned to the extensive real estate portfolio linked to Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé and his inner circle. From opaque civil real estate companies (SCIs) to luxury private mansions and ongoing money laundering inquiries, this financial dossier sits at the core of Franco-Togolese diplomatic relations, highlighting broader issues in African politics. This legal saga, a recurring theme in the sophisticated circles of Paris’s 16th arrondissement and the investigative chambers…

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