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JUSTICE Migrants expelled from the US challenge Cameroon agreement in court A group of thirty-six African nationals, forcibly returned from the United States to Cameroon, has filed a lawsuit with …
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Saint-Louis Political Scene Heats Up Tensions in Saint-Louis have escalated following a sharp exchange between local political figures. Modou Mbène Guèye, coordinator of Pastef in Saint-Louis, responded bluntly to criticism …
Political tensions rise as modou mbène guèye fires back at abba mbaye in saint-louis Read More
escalating friction between Nigeria and the Sahel states’ alliance over counter-terrorism efforts A new wave of diplomatic friction is emerging between the member states of the Alliance of Sahel States …
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On Thursday, August 6, the inaugural members of the newly established Senate of Benin convened at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo to elect their leadership for the next five-year …
Patrice talon elected head of senate in Benin Read More
Côte d’Ivoire: Ouattara’s vision for inclusive growth and rule of law 81 No comment As Côte d’Ivoire marks its 66th year of independence, President Alassane Dramane Ouattara outlines a transformative …
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) finds itself at the heart of a high-stakes constitutional debate, with Minister Grâce Kutino’s recent remarks drawing intense scrutiny. Her public statements, delivered …
Constitutional debate in DRC: what does ministre grâce kutino’s stance mean Read More
Tensions between Rabat and Madrid escalate as Washington deepens its ties with Morocco, reshaping alliances in North Africa and the Mediterranean. A pivotal shift in U.S. policy now places the …
US-Morocco alliance shifts focus to Western Sahara and Spain’s enclaves Read More
Three prominent Senegalese social media personalities, known for their affiliation with the former ruling party Pastef, have been handed prison sentences for allegedly insulting the country’s president in a widely …
Sénégal: social media figures handed prison terms for insulting president Read More
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with a worsening Ebola crisis that began in Ituri Province on May 15. The situation is escalating due to the rare Bundibugyo …
Ebola outbreak surges in democratic republic of Congo Read More
During an official visit to Abidjan, Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema conducted an in-depth tour of key infrastructure projects in Côte d’Ivoire on August 6, 2026. The visit was …
Gabon’s president explores Côte d’Ivoire’s development blueprint during Abidjan visit Read More
Africa Mali advances presidential health projects in Bamako The Malian government reports rapid progress in building emergency hospitals for Districts III and VI in Bamako, marking a significant step toward …
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