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In a climate of heightened political tensions within the PASTEF party, Minister Moussa Bala Fofana has addressed public criticism leveled by party leader Ousmane Sonko. The Minister of Urban Planning, …
Senegal political tensions: minister responds to criticism from pastaf leader Read More
The political landscape in Sénégal has taken a sharp turn following the unexpected removal of Ousmane Sonko from the Prime Minister’s office. This decision has triggered a wave of resignations …
Political tensions rise in Senegal after sonko’s dismissal Read More
The paradox of modern Morocco: prosperity for a few, struggle for many Morocco stands at a crossroads in the 21st century, where its gleaming infrastructure—high-speed rail lines, state-of-the-art ports, and …
Morocco’s social divide: deep-rooted gaps behind the economic facade Read More
Inside the Pastef strategy ahead of Ousmane Sonko’s next moves The Pastef party is gearing up for a pivotal weekend as it prepares to hold its congress, a two-day event …
Inside the pastef strategy ahead of ousmane sonko’s next moves Read More
After months of speculation, Senegalese winger Krépin Diatta will leave AS Monaco this summer, with Crystal Palace emerging as his likely destination. The 27-year-old, who has been a free agent …
Krépin Diatta set to join Premier League after AS Monaco departure Read More
With the PASTEF party congress just two days away, Presidential Advisor Aldiouma Sow has forcefully addressed growing speculation surrounding President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. In a bold statement, Sow categorically denied …
Senegal politics: presidential advisor dismisses secret deal claims against Diomaye Faye Read More
At the presidential palace, a pivotal meeting marked the official appointment of Edith Laure Mbiguidi Oyaya as the new Director-General of Gabon’s tax authority, the Direction générale des impôts (DGI). …
Gabon’s fiscal transformation: Edith Laure Mbiguidi Oyaya’s new mandate at the DGI Read More
A pivotal moment for Cameroon’s infrastructure development unfolds this Thursday in Yaoundé, as the government, Africa Global Logistics (AGL), and Camalco—Canyon Resources’ local subsidiary—prepare to sign a memorandum of understanding …
Cameroun breaks ground on critical railway corridor linking Edéa to Kribi Read More
The Cameroonian government has granted Prometal the green light to secure 90 megawatts of electricity directly from the Electricity Development Corporation (EDC), the state-owned electricity asset manager. Finalizing the agreements …
Cameroon Prometal secures direct power access from dams to boost steel production Read More
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the political opposition recently orchestrated a significant ‘dead city’ operation in Kinshasa. The primary objective of this nationwide shutdown was to voice strong disapproval …
Kinshasa’s ‘dead city’ day: assessing the opposition’s constitutional protest in DRC Read More
south kivu: msf addresses acute health crisis amid massive displacement in drc 4 juin 2026 The humanitarian situation in the South Kivu province, located in the eastern region of the …
South kivu: msf addresses acute health crisis amid massive displacement in drc Read More
Mali implements strict motorcycle ban to counter rising insecurity Actus. Malian authorities have announced a nationwide suspension of motorcycles with an engine capacity of 125 cm³ and larger. This restriction …
Mali implements strict motorcycle ban to counter rising insecurity Read More