Author: Ousmane Tandja

A severe traffic incident unfolded this Wednesday on National Road N°1 in Togo, involving a passenger bus and a heavy goods vehicle. The impact, described as exceptionally violent, caused extensive material destruction and deeply affected those traveling on this vital national artery.   Initial reports indicate the accident occurred around midday on an unspecified segment of the RN1. The collision, appearing to be either frontal or semi-frontal between the two substantial vehicles, reportedly led to a significant number of casualties. An official victim count from the relevant authorities is yet…

Central Africa is emerging as an unexpected diplomatic obstacle to Washington’s tightening immigration policies. Despite escalating efforts by the Trump administration to expedite the removal of undocumented migrants, Gabon has firmly declined a proposed bilateral agreement aimed at hosting deportees from the United States. Libreville’s stance underscores a bold foreign policy approach, prioritizing national interests over personal affinities with foreign leaders. In a candid interview with a leading international news outlet, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema addressed the sensitive issue head-on, clarifying Gabon’s position without ambiguity. « While President Trump…

The heart of Kinshasa pulsed at a fraction of its usual rhythm on Wednesday afternoon, as the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) emerged from a tense “dead city” protest orchestrated by opposition forces. The mobilization, spearheaded by the Coalition Article 64, aimed to derail President Félix Tshisekedi’s ambitious constitutional reform agenda. Yet, despite the opposition’s claims of widespread participation, the government stands firm, insisting the reform process will proceed unabated. The opposition’s call to action saw many residents heed the warning, with schools shuttered, markets closed,…

The Algerian Prime Minister, Mr. Sifi Ghrieb, concluded his official visit to Niamey, Niger, on Wednesday. During his stay, he inaugurated the Algerian-Nigerien Solidarity Power Plant, a 40-megawatt facility gifted by Algeria to support Niger’s energy infrastructure. This project underscores the deep-rooted ties of fraternity, cooperation, and solidarity between Algeria and Niger, as well as Algeria’s commitment to bolstering Niger’s development efforts. The power plant was jointly inaugurated by Mr. Sifi Ghrieb, representing Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, and Nigerien Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine Mahaman. Following the inauguration, Mr. Sifi…