Author: Aïcha Abdou

Togo Togo: the reform maintaining Faure Gnassingbé in power disavowed by the ECOWAS Court The ECOWAS Court of Justice has branded Togo’s 2024 constitutional overhaul as an « unconstitutional change of government ». The court’s ruling suggests this reform was designed to circumvent presidential term limits. While the decision doesn’t directly invalidate the new Constitution, it provides significant legal and political leverage for the Togolese opposition challenging Faure Gnassingbé’s continued leadership. Personalités dans cet article Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé SOMMAIRE Une portée limitée : pas d’annulation, pas de sanction L’opposition salue…

Paris Saint-Germain is bracing for a dynamic transfer window. The capital club has initiated contact with several potential targets, aiming to rejuvenate Luis Enrique’s roster following a successful domestic campaign. In recent weeks, the name Mateus Fernandes has frequently emerged, yet transfer insider Fabrizio Romano indicates a fierce competition is already in full swing for the promising midfielder. The upcoming summer is poised to be particularly active for PSG in the transfer market. Parisian management reportedly seeks to revitalize Luis Enrique’s squad after recent triumphs, leading them to explore various…

RAPATRIEMENT Chadian nationals repatriated from Libya to N’Djamena with IOM support A significant effort saw 162 Chadian nationals successfully repatriated from Benghazi, located in eastern Libya, returning to their home country. This crucial operation received vital backing from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and was meticulously coordinated by Chadian consular officials. Alongside the logistical arrangements, an extensive awareness campaign was launched, specifically designed to educate the Chadian community about legal residency requirements in Libya and the inherent dangers associated with irregular migration pathways. Immigration The journey brought 162 Chadian…

Libreville’s ambitious urban renewal: the Baie des Cochons project in Gabon Libreville, Thursday, June 25, 2026 – June 26, 2026, is poised to usher in a significant era for Libreville’s urban transformation. Following weeks of public announcements and stakeholder consultations, initial demolition operations are set to commence in the vital Baie des Cochons sector, located within the third arrondissement of the Gabonese capital. Beyond the heavy machinery preparing for action, this initiative represents far more than a mere road construction project. It stands as one of the flagship endeavors of…

On Wednesday, June 24, Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni travelled to Brussels, Belgium, for a working visit at the headquarters of European institutions. The aim was to establish the foundations of a modernised partnership between Bénin and the European Union (EU), designed to tackle emerging development challenges. During his stay, President Wadagni met with top EU officials, including European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen. In talks with Costa, both sides explored the main pillars of bilateral cooperation, seeking to inject fresh dynamism into a…

Le Cameroun s’apprête à recevoir la 51e session de l’Assemblée parlementaire de la francophonie (APF) dans deux semaines. Le comité d’organisation, dirigé par le député Hilarion Etong, a présenté les préparatifs et les grandes lignes de cet événement intercontinental lors d’un point de presse. Près de 400 participants sont attendus, dont une dizaine de chefs de chambres parlementaires et 80 jeunes, en provenance des quatre régions de l’APF : Afrique, Amérique, Asie-Pacifique et Europe. Parmi les personnalités invitées figurent Amelia Lakrafi, déléguée générale de l’APF, et Louise Mouchoukiwabo, secrétaire générale…

On Wednesday, June 24, Belngar Larmé Jacques, president of Chad’s National Human Rights Commission (CNDH), welcomed a high-level delegation from the African Union (AU). This crucial meeting aimed to bolster the transitional justice framework in Chad, thereby fostering enduring peace and social cohesion across the nation. Maria Jose Samba Ovono Obono, the special representative of the African Union Commission president in Chad and head of mission in N’Djamena, led the visiting delegation. Their presence underscored a strategic collaboration between the African Union and the International Center for Transitional Justice. This…

Ismaël Kouassi, PawaPay Côte d’Ivoire Director, emphasizes: “We are a facilitator, empowering businesses to seamlessly integrate with Africa’s mobile money economy.” Ismaël Kouassi, the Côte d’Ivoire Director for PawaPay, a cutting-edge fintech specializing in African mobile money solutions, highlighted in a recent interview that the company positions itself as a technological enabler. PawaPay allows businesses, banks, and SMEs to tap into diverse payment ecosystems through a singular integration. He elaborated that their core function involves streamlining payments, facilitating disbursements, meticulously tracking transactions, and efficiently managing financial flows. Kouassi pointed out…