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In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Ituri province witnessed another brutal assault attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an Ugandan-origin armed group linked to the Islamic …
Deadly ADF attack leaves 13 civilians dead in Ituri province Read More
In a notable moment for Senegal’s political landscape, the release of a new book by Oumar Demba Bâ, former diplomatic advisor to outgoing President Macky Sall, has shed light on …
Inside look at Macky Sall’s foreign policy through new book Read More
This Sunday, August 9, 2026, several significant events shaped the daily discourse in Sénégal. Ousmane Sonko gathered thousands of supporters at a rally in Linguère, where he voiced strong criticism …
Senegal’s sunday digest: political discourse, weather warnings, and economic initiatives on august 9, 2026 Read More
Ousmane Sonko energized thousands of supporters at a rally in Linguère, where he launched a strong critique against the incumbent president’s governance, highlighting a stark disparity between public aspirations and …
Ousmane Sonko’s fiery address in Linguère targets Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s administration Read More
In Yaoundé, the political atmosphere is marked by a quiet yet profound anticipation of future developments. At the heart of this period are key figures like President Paul Biya, often …
Yaoundé’s political pulse: anticipating Cameroon’s future Read More
The possibility of an election postponement in Senegal has once again ignited intense political debate in Dakar. Following an initial statement from Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, El Malick Ndiaye, a …
Senegal’s ruling party issues firm warning against election postponement Read More
‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Nigéria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Nigeria : La question sécuritaire entre tensions avec l’AES, vague d’enlèvements et tournant vers des polices d’État …
Nigeria’s security crossroads: navigating regional tensions, mass kidnappings, and a push for state police Read More
Gabon’s civil service recruitment landscape has undergone a significant shift with the government’s decision to raise the maximum hiring age to 40 years. This bold move, championed by Public Service …
Gabon raises civil service recruitment age to 40, sparking debate over retirement impact Read More
Public opinion in Gabon has turned sharply against France, with 78% of citizens now viewing the former colonial power’s influence as negative—a historic high. This stark shift comes from the …
Gabon turns its back on France: 78% negative views revealed in latest survey Read More
Moody’s has taken a significant step in recognizing Benin’s economic progress. By elevating the country’s long-term sovereign credit rating from B1 to Ba3, the agency now places Cotonou in the …
Benin’s sovereign rating upgraded by moody’s to ba3 with stable outlook Read More
Sahel alliance addresses Nigerian president’s security claims Ouagadougou recently hosted a pivotal diplomatic meeting following statements made by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu concerning the security situation in the Alliance …
Sahel states alliance expresses concern over nigerian president’s security remarks Read More