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Senegal has fully mobilized its diplomatic machinery to champion Macky Sall’s candidacy for the United Nations Secretary-General position. The move was formally announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on …
Diomaye Faye backs Macky Sall’s un bid in major diplomatic shift Read More
Benin has embarked on a transformative journey in public policy modernization with its 2027 budget framework. The inaugural government of the seven-year term has made a strategic decision to embed …
Benin prioritises climate and inclusion in 2027 budget strategy Read More
African Politics Gabon: heightened diplomatic recognition for President Oligui Nguema in Paris Editorial Team July 21, 2026 84 No comments Libreville, Tuesday, July 21, 2026 – A state visit is …
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Military rule and the erosion of constitutional legitimacy The recent public statements by Captain Ibrahim Traoré have intensified discussions regarding the nature of his leadership and the political trajectory of …
Burkina Faso: Ibrahim Traoré’s military ascent challenges democratic norms Read More
Politics Cameroon’s opposition leader urges constitutional council to declare presidential vacancy In a bold move, opposition figure Jean-Michel Nintcheu has called on Cameroon’s Constitutional Council to officially recognize the vacancy …
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ACT leader condemns Sonko’s alleged targeting of Touba and Mourides The Senegalese political arena was shaken this week as Ibrahima Thiam, leader of the ACT party, publicly rebuked Ousmane Sonko …
Political row erupts over touba remarks in Senegal Read More
Gabon’s president reshapes strategic ties with France during landmark state visit For three days, Gabon’s head of state, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, led a high-stakes state visit to France, …
Gabon charts a new course with France through pragmatic diplomacy Read More
The Paris Saint-Germain are poised to secure a high-profile signing this summer transfer window, with Spanish striker Ferran Torres emerging as their top target. The 25-year-old, who delivered a crucial …
Ferran Torres set to join Paris Saint-Germain after World Cup final heroics Read More
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has reversed his earlier stance, pledging full government backing for former President Macky Sall’s candidacy for UN Secretary-General. This decision, announced on July 20, marks …
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The landlocked nation of Burkina Faso is recalibrating its cotton trade strategy, with the transitional authorities turning their gaze toward India as a potential buyer for its prized ‘white gold’. …
Burkina Faso cotton exports shift to india amid industrial hurdles Read More
Political analysis Cameroon politics: is the presidency vacant? This editorial examines the ongoing public debate sparked by President Paul Biya’s extended stay in Europe, raising questions about governance and constitutional …
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Political analysis Cameroon’s president in europe: is power really vacant? Armand Djaleu |July 21, 2026|3 min read AAA Follow Cameroon updates on Google Summarize Listen Comment Advertisement Unusual absence: Cameroon’s …
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