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Russia’s growing military footprint in North Africa has taken a new turn with intensified activities across six key Libyan air bases, where Moscow is not only deploying advanced weaponry and …
Russian military expansion raises concerns at libyan air bases Read More
Togo’s legislative agenda takes shape with urgent reforms This week marks the beginning of Togo’s second extraordinary parliamentary session, convened under the leadership of Assembly President Prof. Komi Selom Klassou. …
Togo parliament gears up for critical reforms in extraordinary session Read More
On Monday, August 10, 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema convened a high-level meeting with Vice President of the Government Herman Immongault and the Minister of Labour, Full Employment, Social …
Gabon election results final report presented to President Oligui Nguema Read More
On August 7, 2026, United States President Donald Trump formally submitted a fresh round of diplomatic appointments to the Senate, impacting several African nations. Among these significant nominations are William …
President Trump proposes new top diplomats for Chad and Gabon Read More
Political observers in the Democratic Republic of Congo have noted a subtle yet significant shift in the country’s tense climate. The development comes as preparations for a long-anticipated national dialogue …
Unexpected political thaw in DRC ahead of national dialogue Read More
How Benin’s Senate Will Exercise Its Decision-Making Powers Porto-Novo has recently adopted a comprehensive internal regulation for Benin’s Senate, finalized on July 30, 2026. This landmark document outlines the five …
How Benin’s senate will make decisions through five key acts Read More
Ivorian-mauritanian ties deepen amid West African challenges The President of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, welcomed his Mauritanian counterpart, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, at the Ivorian presidential palace on Tuesday, August 11, …
Ivorian-mauritanian ties deepen amid West African challenges Read More
Senegal’s national assembly rejects seven presidential bills During the opening of its maiden extraordinary session, Senegal’s National Assembly leadership announced the receipt of seven legislative proposals from the president but …
Senegal assembly blocks seven key bills from president Read More
Nearly 40,000 displaced in Mali as fighting intensifies Since late April, renewed clashes and aerial bombardments have forced tens of thousands of Malians to flee their homes, with Gao and …
Mali displaced by renewed clashes in north and center Read More
In Côte d’Ivoire, a significant restructuring is underway at the helm of the Parti populaire africain de Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI). Five prominent leaders have been entrusted with key responsibilities previously …
Côte d’Ivoire: shifting power dynamics in the ppa-ci ahead of gbagbo era Read More
In a significant move toward financial transparency, Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s Assemblée nationale, has fulfilled his obligation to declare his assets. This step aligns with the national framework aimed …
Transparency drive sees Senegal parliament leader declare assets Read More
Tchad: could presidential pardon ease political tensions? The 66th anniversary of Chad’s independence became an unexpected platform for national reflection after President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno announced plans to exercise …
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