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On the occasion of the 22nd World Blood Donor Day, celebrated on 14 June 2026, the National Blood Transfusion Centre (CNTS) of Lomé is calling on residents of the capital …
Lomé blood drive set for 12 June 2026 to mark World Blood Donor Day Read More
Thousands of Burkinabe flee to Mali as armed groups force them from homes Since May 26, Burkinabe refugees have been streaming into Koro, a town in central Mali. Local authorities …
Thousands of Burkinabe flee to Mali as armed groups force them from homes Read More
The death of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, son of former Polisario leader Mohamed Abdelaziz, is raising concerns about its potential effect on the Western Sahara negotiation process. The incident has sparked …
Death of Mohamed Abdelaziz’s son raises questions for Western Sahara talks Read More
The Nigerien subsidiary of the pan-African Bank of Africa (BOA) group is currently challenging traditional stock market logic. Listed on the Abidjan-based Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM), BOA Niger …
BOA Niger’s stock defies expectations with a 40% surge on the BRVM despite profit warning Read More
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Quelles sont les fonctions de la Cour constitutionnelle marocaine, qui vient de changer de composition ? Read More
The Pastef party now stands more united than ever behind a single leader. Ousmane Sonko was overwhelmingly re-elected as party head during Saturday’s congress. Removed from the prime minister position …
Ousmane Sonko’s political plébiscite: what will he do with his mandate? Read More
Ousmane Sonko has solidified his position as the dominant force within the Pastef party after securing a landslide re-election as its leader during Saturday’s congress. Following his recent removal from …
Senegal politics: Sonko’s next moves after strong party backing Read More
Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF party, made a strong statement during his inauguration rally at the Dakar Arena this past Sunday, addressing the looming question of the 2027 local …
Sonko warns faye about 2027 local elections delay risks Read More
Understanding Washington’s latest sanctions on armed groups in eastern DRC Journalists and experts also address questions about Sudanese refugee status in France, a new French space mission in 2027, and …
Understanding Washington’s latest sanctions on armed groups in eastern DRC Read More
The Cameroonian parliament convened on 9 June for its second regular session of the year, traditionally dedicated to the budget orientation debate. Senators and deputies will examine the broad outlines …
Cameroon opens budget debate amid tight fiscal and political constraints Read More
Politics Sonko reshapes Pastef’s future at Dakar congress Pastef-Les Patriotes held its first national congress in Dakar, marking a turning point for Senegal’s political landscape under Ousmane Sonko’s leadership Pastef-Les …
Sonko reshapes Pastef’s future at Dakar congress Read MoreCôte d’Ivoire: Abidjan’s urban changes, political contests, and sporting aspirations capture national attention Abidjan’s urban landscape is undergoing significant transformation, marked by a wave of demolitions and evictions across the …
Abidjan’s week of demolitions, elections, and world cup dreams dominate ivorian headlines Read More