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Our analysis today covers critical developments ranging from legislative shifts in Central Africa to historic financial milestones on Wall Street and escalating social tensions in Europe. RDC: understanding the new …
RDC referendum law and major global updates Read More
Speaking candidly about Senegal’s debt management and the upcoming International Monetary Fund mission to Dakar, Ousmane Sonko offered an unvarnished assessment of his two years as Prime Minister while drawing …
Senegal’s debt: Ousmane Sonko sets red lines on restructuring Read More
In Sénégal, President Diomaye Faye finds himself at the center of a growing internal dispute within his party, Pastef. Accusations are mounting that the head of state has drifted away …
Ousmane Sonko clarifies potential removal of Diomaye Faye from Pastef Read More
Senegal’s top diplomat is stepping up efforts to build stronger diplomatic bridges with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). Cheikh Niang, who holds the dual portfolio of Minister of Foreign …
Senegal’s foreign minister pushes for stronger ties with the AES alliance Read More
On 15 June 2026, the 145 deputies and 70 senators of Gabon’s Parliament gather in Congress to hear President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s address, as stipulated by Article 93 of …
Gabon parliament meets for congress as Oligui Nguema addresses budget squeeze Read More
During a recent cabinet meeting in Kinshasa, President Félix Tshisekedi outlined key outcomes from his official visit to Egypt, held June 10-11, 2026. The diplomatic mission, conducted at the invitation …
Military cooperation between DRC and Egypt boosts Congolese army training Read More
Rwandan President Paul Kagame is scheduled to arrive in Lomé on Monday, June 15, 2026, for a high-level working visit aimed at deepening diplomatic engagement between Rwanda and Togo. The …
Rwanda’s Kagame visits Togo to strengthen diplomatic ties Read More
Mali’s armed forces eliminate high-ranking jihadist leader in precision drone strike Mali’s military command has confirmed the neutralization of a prominent jihadist figure linked to the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal …
Mali strikes key jihadist leader in drone strike, military reports Read More
Politique Gabon’s democratic reforms face administrative hurdles Libreville, Sunday, June 14, 2026 – With less than two weeks remaining until the deadline for political parties to comply with new legislation, …
Gabon’s democratic reforms face administrative hurdles Read More
With José Mourinho back in the dugout, Real Madrid is reshaping its squad ahead of the transfer window. An agreement in principle has been reached for the acquisition of Marc …
Real Madrid set to land Cucurella after 2026 World Cup Read More
New policy offers return pathway for Burkinabè nationals abroad The President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has delivered a decisive statement regarding the return of Burkinabè citizens currently living in …
Burkina Faso opens doors to exiles with conditions for justice Read More
The Libreville city council has launched a digital initiative to streamline the collection of commercial taxes at the Mont-Bouët market, a vital hub for Gabon’s informal economy. This municipal-level innovation …
Libreville introduces mobile tax payments at Mont-Bouët market Read More