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Tensions between Senegal’s political leadership have reached a critical juncture, with former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko publicly detailing his party’s refusal to join the new cabinet under President Bassirou Diomaye …
Senegal political split deepens as sonko rejects new government Read More
Politics France and Gabon forge a strategic partnership Report by Staff June 4, 2026 81 No comment Libreville, June 4, 2026 – President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s upcoming state visit …
Strategic ties between France and Gabon reshaped Read More
In the heart of Niamey, residents of the Kobontafa district are scrambling to dismantle their own homes as authorities intensify demolitions near the international airport. Roofs, doors, and windows are …
Niamey airport security upgrade prompts mass demolitions Read More
Amid escalating security threats and widespread population displacement, Bamako has teamed up with the World Bank to launch a fresh wave of educational reforms. The collaboration aims to tackle deep-rooted …
Bamako and world bank join forces to rebuild Mali’s education system Read More
Listen to article After months of silence, former presidential candidate Dieudonné Minlama Mintogo has broken his reserve to issue a stark warning to Gabon’s new leadership. His message is clear: …
Gabon: why the 94% mandate must not become a partisan tool Read More
Mali’s government targets key figures in escalating conflict Iyad Ag Ghaly, a former Tuareg rebel and diplomat, leads the JNIM (Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin), a coalition formed in 2017. …
Mali issues high bounties for top jihadist and rebel leaders Read More
The Malian junta has escalated its crackdown on armed groups by placing a bounty on the heads of key jihadist leaders, including Iyad Ag Ghaly, the notorious founder of the …
Mali junte offers bounty on jihadist leaders amid escalating violence Read More
Iyad Ag Ghaly, a former Tuareg rebel and one-time Malian diplomat, now stands as the formidable head of the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an organization …
Malian government offers significant bounties for top terror leaders Read More
Once a Tuareg rebel and former Malian diplomat, Iyad Ag Ghaly now leads the Group for Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an alliance formed in 2017 that has become …
Mali offers rewards for top jihadist leaders amid escalating threats Read More
His Majesty the King has approved the appointment of two new members to the Supreme Council of the Judiciary, reinforcing the institution’s leadership and continuity. Among them, Mr. Mohamed Abdennabaoui …
Royal appointment of judicial council members in Morocco Read More
Political commentator Cheikh Yérim Seck recently provided a sharp analysis of Ousmane Sonko‘s evolving political trajectory in Senegal, highlighting a critical transition following his break with the government. During a …
Political analyst dissects Ousmane Sonko’s new phase in Senegal Read More
Gabon’s President, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, met with Libreville’s Mayor, Eugène Mba, yesterday at the Palais Rénovation. This session marked their second interaction following an earlier meeting on April 28, …
Libreville’s mayor Eugène Mba outlines urban transformation plans to Gabon’s president Read More