Author: Ousmane Tandja

Mali journalist sentenced to prison for criticizing junta The Malian journalist Chahana Takiou, director of the biweekly newspaper 22 Septembre, has been sentenced to one year in prison, including six months of actual incarceration. This verdict was handed down on August 3 by the National Cybercrime Unit in Bamako following remarks made during the Pan-African Media Forum. The case has reignited concerns about press freedom in the country. During the forum, the journalist sharply criticized the transitional authorities, particularly the application of cybercrime laws to prosecute journalists. He argued that…

Two young innovators from Burkina Faso have arrived in Astana, Kazakhstan, to compete in the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) 2026, a premier global event showcasing the brightest young minds in AI. Pascaline Lompo and Madina Toé, the country’s representatives, spent months preparing through rigorous national selection processes and intensive machine learning training sessions. They are joined by their Team Leader, Ariel Shadrac Ouédraogo, who will guide them through the challenges ahead. This competition provides a platform for these Burkinabè talents to test their skills against peers from around…

Togo’s Economic Paradox: Modern Facades vs. Deteriorating Living Conditions As Lomé’s political elite heralds a new tailored republic with unprecedented public backing, the economic landscape of Togo tells a starkly different story. While the government flaunts progress in infrastructure and macroeconomic stability, the harsh reality of financial mismanagement and deepening poverty reveals a far bleaker picture for ordinary citizens. The narrative of transformation, often repeated in ministerial halls and donor forums, masks a troubling truth: under President Faure Gnassingbé’s leadership, Togo has become a financial black hole, consuming resources without…

Publié aujourd’hui à 13h58 Lecture : 2 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Résumer Fadwa Islah Grand reporter à Jeune Afrique, spécialiste du Maroc Sahara occidental By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent

With a concise yet impactful statement, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya is set to return to Yaoundé in the coming days. The announcement, issued by his official entourage, follows another extended period abroad, raising fresh concerns about his health and the continuity of governance in the country. At 91, Biya remains Africa’s longest-serving leader, and each of his prolonged absences fuels speculation about his capacity to lead. The presidency has sought to quell rumors circulating on social media and in diplomatic circles, where debates persist about a potential power vacuum. Officials…

DRC’s surrender protocol with FDLR: key details and challenges ahead The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has recently inked a historic surrender protocol with the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), a long-standing armed group with deep ties to the Rwandan genocide. According to Congolese authorities, the agreement outlines a structured path to demilitarization, including the surrender of weapons, relocation of combatants to designated cantonment sites, and their eventual return to Rwanda or resettlement in a third country. Additionally, the protocol addresses the judicial handling of individuals…