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Gabon: court rejects opposition leader’s release request The Gabonese opposition figure Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze remains behind bars after the Libreville Court of Appeal on Tuesday dismissed his motion to nullify the …
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Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, has voiced serious concerns about the appointment of lawyer Moussa Sarr as Senegal’s new Minister of Justice. The decision, he argues, raises red …
Senegal government reshuffle: sonko raises alarm over justice minister pick Read More
Recent international developments have sparked significant debate, ranging from the political restructuring in Sénégal to the strategic maneuvers in Liban and the security of global trade routes. Sénégal: the reasons …
Senegal government formation: why Pastef is staying out Read More
Algerian Prime Minister’s official visit to Niamey: a step toward deeper energy collaboration The Algerian Prime Minister, Sifi Ghrieb, arrived in Niamey this Wednesday for an official visit aimed at …
Algeria and Niger strengthen energy ties with Niamey visit Read More
Just days after his dismissal as Prime Minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Ousmane Sonko made his move. During a press conference held in Dakar on Tuesday, June 2, the …
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Kinshasa paralyzed by opposition strike against constitutional change Empty Bypass Road this morning Politics Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – 08:39 Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s bustling capital, woke …
Kinshasa paralyzed by opposition strike against constitutional change Read MoreAbidjan recently witnessed a significant declaration from Alassane Koné, Technical Advisor to the Minister of Communication and President of the Conseil Supérieur de la Publicité (CSP). He firmly reiterated the …
Côte d’Ivoire boosts digital advertising oversight for economic growth Read More
Home Bénin Bénin’s Romuald Wadagni tours West Africa to rebuild regional ties Bénin Politics Bénin’s Romuald Wadagni tours West Africa to rebuild regional ties By Journalist 3 June 2025 128 …
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Bénin and Niger diplomacy advances: Kemi Seba’s political isolation deepens? On June 2, 2026, Béninese President Romuald Wadagni undertook an official visit to Niamey, engaging with Niger’s authorities. This high-level …
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In a significant political development, the Cameroonian Party for National Reconciliation (PCRN), led by Cabral Libii, has officially gained a foothold in the nation’s governance, working alongside the ruling RDPC. …
A prominent pcrn deputy, rolande ngo issi, joins Cameroon’s superior council of magistracy Read More
The Ivorian justice system has delivered its verdict. On June 2, 2026, the Economic and Financial Penal Chamber in Abidjan sentenced influencer Apoutchou National and four co-defendants to prison terms …
Ivorian influencer faces jail time in money laundering case Read More
DRC Launches Census Mapping Agent Recruitment Ahead of 2027 Population Count Alain AKPADJI, UNFPA Representative in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Guylain Nyembo Mbwizya, Minister of State for Planning …
DRC begins census mapping agent recruitment for 2027 population count Read More