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Diplomacy geopolitical rivals vie for african influence against Morocco Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, and Iran are deploying considerable financial might to expand their presence in Africa through religious and charitable …
Geopolitical rivals vie for african influence against Morocco Read More
Our analysis today covers critical developments ranging from legislative shifts in Central Africa to historic financial milestones on Wall Street and escalating social tensions in Europe. RDC: understanding the new …
RDC referendum law and major global updates Read More
Speaking candidly about Senegal’s debt management and the upcoming International Monetary Fund mission to Dakar, Ousmane Sonko offered an unvarnished assessment of his two years as Prime Minister while drawing …
Senegal’s debt: Ousmane Sonko sets red lines on restructuring Read More
In Sénégal, President Diomaye Faye finds himself at the center of a growing internal dispute within his party, Pastef. Accusations are mounting that the head of state has drifted away …
Ousmane Sonko clarifies potential removal of Diomaye Faye from Pastef Read More
On 15 June 2026, the 145 deputies and 70 senators of Gabon’s Parliament gather in Congress to hear President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s address, as stipulated by Article 93 of …
Gabon parliament meets for congress as Oligui Nguema addresses budget squeeze 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
Politique Gabon’s democratic reforms face administrative hurdles Libreville, Sunday, June 14, 2026 – With less than two weeks remaining until the deadline for political parties to comply with new legislation, …
Gabon’s democratic reforms face administrative hurdles Read More
New policy offers return pathway for Burkinabè nationals abroad The President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has delivered a decisive statement regarding the return of Burkinabè citizens currently living in …
Burkina Faso opens doors to exiles with conditions for justice Read More
President Romuald Wadagni sets the tone for a results-driven administration In a decisive move to establish his leadership style, President Romuald Wadagni of the Republic of Bénin convened his inaugural …
Benin’s new governance approach demands absolute alignment between words and actions Read More
African Politics Gabon’s new diplomacy: Oligui Nguema’s vision for african sovereignty 165 No comment Libreville, Saturday, June 13, 2026 — As Africa undergoes significant geopolitical shifts, Gabon is redefining its …
Gabon’s new diplomacy: Oligui Nguema’s vision for african sovereignty Read More
Niger has enacted sweeping legal changes that redefine the country’s stance on same-sex relations and LGBTQIA+ activism. The new penal code, quietly adopted in February under the current military leadership, …
New penalties for homosexuality in Niger spark regional debate Read More
At just 18 years old, Ayyoub Bouaddi, a rising star nurtured by LOSC Lille, finds himself at the center of a high-stakes summer transfer saga. Despite his club’s determination to …
Ayyoub Bouaddi eyes PSG over Arsenal in transfer race Read More