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As the highly anticipated France-Sénégal showdown approached, a single statement from Ousmane Sonko ignited a debate many thought had faded into obscurity. The President of the Senegalese National Assembly declared, …
Sénégal vs France: when identity politics overshadows football Read More
The Tillabéri region of Niger has once again witnessed armed violence. On Friday, 12 June 2026, around 7 a.m., the village of Goungo Koré in the commune of Ayorou was …
Deadly attack in Niger’s Ayorou leaves two dead, one kidnapped Read More
Abdourahamane Tiani, head of Niger’s military regime, has stripped the activist widely known as Mayra of her Nigerien nationality. By Nicolas Biyong — Political and economic news
Niger’s general strips activist Mayra of her citizenship Read More
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
Politique Ousmane Sonko sur sa candidature à la présidentielle de 2029 Ousmane Sonko, the prominent leader of Pastef and current President of the National Assembly, has addressed inquiries regarding his …
Ousmane Sonko on his potential 2029 presidential bid in Sénégal 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
The security landscape in northern Mali has deteriorated sharply in recent weeks. The Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA), a separatist armed group, has escalated its mobilization campaign, issuing urgent …
FLA steps up mobilization ahead of major offensive in northern Mali Read More
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