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Senegal’s inherited liabilities under scrutiny Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, has brought the issue of Senegal’s public debt back into the spotlight, raising the possibility that some financial …
Ousmane Sonko reignites debate on Senegal’s ‘odious debt’ Read More
A Friendship Under Scrutiny A swirling controversy has erupted in recent days, stemming from a letter that surfaced on social media. The correspondence, penned by lawyer and essayist Juan Branco, …
The leaked letter from Branco to Sonko ignites controversy Read More
The political discourse in Sénégal is currently dominated by the deepening rift between the Pastef party and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. As some members of the ruling party call for …
Ousmane Sonko defers decision on president Faye’s future in Pastef to party leadership Read More
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced a staff-level agreement with the authorities in Niger, paving the way for an upcoming disbursement of 26.3 million dollars, approximately 17.8 billion FCFA. …
Niger to receive nearly 18 billion FCFA following staff-level agreement with the IMF Read More
With the summer transfer window approaching, the future of Bradley Barcola at Paris Saint-Germain remains uncertain. While the 23-year-old attacking midfielder remains a key player for Luis Enrique’s squad, the …
PSG set condition for barcola transfer amid liverpool interest Read More
In a global climate of shrinking development aid and fragmented financing, Chad has achieved a significant feat, as detailed in the African Development Bank’s 2026 African Economic Outlook. The country’s …
How Chad secured over $20 billion for its national development strategy 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
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
Politics Gabon’s leadership embraces religious dialogue for national cohesion Editor-in-Chief June 13, 2026 194 No comment Libreville, Saturday, June 13, 2026 — As Gabon navigates its political transition, the nation’s …
Gabon’s leadership embraces religious dialogue for national cohesion Read More
The Gabonese government is on the verge of deploying advanced excise stamps as part of a broader strategy to combat fraud and modernize tax controls. This initiative was the focal …
Gabon to adopt high-tech excise stamps to curb fraud Read More
The Permanent Framework for Political Dialogue (CPDP) in Tchad has broken its silence five months after its official launch. During a press briefing on June 13, 2026, its chairman, Pahimi …
Tchad: CPDP unveils roadmap for political calm Read More
In the heart of the Sahel, a troubling new reality is taking shape. A fragile security landscape, already strained by years of instability, is now witnessing the emergence of a …
Escalating jihadist threats reshaping security across west africa Read More