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RDC : la Cour constitutionnelle valide une loi ouvrant la voie à un 3e mandat pour Tshisekedi Read More
In a striking disclosure, Member of Parliament Guy Marius Sagna has exposed the financial allocations received by Ousmane Sonko during his tenure as Prime Minister, raising serious questions about the …
Senegal politics: Guy Marius Sagna questions Ousmane Sonko’s political funds Read More
Senator Guy Marius Sagna has sparked a national debate by revealing the undisclosed amounts received by Ousmane Sonko through political funds during his tenure as Prime Minister of the Sénégal. …
Political funds controversy: Guy Marius Sagna exposes Ousmane Sonko’s financial dealings Read More
The Senegalese president and current chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to meet his Malian counterpart, Assimi Goïta, this Tuesday. Despite lingering political disagreements, …
Senegalese president’s visit to Mali amid counter-terrorism talks Read More
urgent call for immediate release of moroccan filmmaker and rapper 28/07/2026 open letter Morocco human rights defenders Since July 13, 2026, El Mahdi Lyoubi, acclaimed Moroccan filmmaker and musician, has …
Urgent call for immediate release of moroccan filmmaker and rapper Read More
The official presidential residence in Cotonou became the focal point of high-stakes economic diplomacy this morning, as President Romuald Wadagni welcomed Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest businessman and founder of the …
Top-level meeting in Benin between president wadagni and dangote group ceo Read More
Gabon is taking decisive steps to diminish its dependence on energy solutions provided by Karpowership, a move that signals a broader shift in the nation’s power infrastructure strategy. The initiative …
Gabon’s push to reduce reliance on Karpowership energy contracts Read More
The government of Chad has formally announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court’s Rome Statute. In an official statement released on July 27, 2026, N’Djamena criticized the court’s « …
Chad withdraws from ICC amid accusations of unfair justice Read More
The government of Chad has announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing a perceived bias towards African countries. According to official documents, N’Djamena justified this decision by …
Tchad quits international criminal court citing african bias Read More
After more than eighteen months since a foundational agreement was signed in Paris, the Nigerian financial powerhouse United Bank for Africa (UBA) is on the verge of a significant breakthrough. …
Nigerian bank uba poised for full banking license in France, solidifying Paris-Lagos financial corridor Read More
Is Senegal experiencing a pivotal moment in its political history? The nation’s leadership landscape may be undergoing a significant transformation following a bold political move by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. …
Senegal’s political shift with the launch of Kiiraay party Read More
The heart of Gabon’s digital transformation pulsed in Libreville this past Monday, July 27, as national leaders gathered to chart the future of telecommunications. With vast expanses of dense rainforest …
Gabon’s digital sovereignty drive: satellite tech to connect remote regions Read More