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The government has referred a bill on special funds to the Constitutional Council, leading to the suspension of a crucial plenary session. Meanwhile, significant rainfall is anticipated across 23 localities, …
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Algeria and Niger energize their strategic partnership Kafra Sud-Est 1 well launch Acting on instructions from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb traveled to Niger on Thursday. There, alongside …
Algeria and Niger energize their strategic partnership with new oil exploration Read More
Rising speculation fuels fears of another migrant influx Rumors circulating across social media platforms for over a week have raised alarms about an alleged opening of the border between Morocco …
Concerns mount over potential migrant surge at ceuta amid online claims Read More
The management of Senegal’s political funds within the Prime Minister’s office has become a focal point in the public discourse. Prominent commentator Badara Gadiaga has openly criticized what he terms
Discretionary funds controversy engulfs Senegal’s Primature Read More
Burkina Faso : 44 journalistes envoyés en formation militaire par la junte Actus. Au Burkina Faso, 44 journalistes ont participé pendant plusieurs jours à une formation militaire au « patriotisme …
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In a scathing assessment delivered during a live broadcast on Jakaarlo, political commentator Badara Gadiaga accused former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of reckless financial management during his tenure at the …
Badara Gadiaga slams Sonko’s alleged misuse of political funds in senegalese government Read More
Lomé, 14 August 2026 — Four intensive days of scientific exchange concluded on Friday at the University of Lomé as the 26th edition of the West African Chemistry Conference (SOACHIM) …
Soachim 2026: Lomé hosts largest west african chemistry conference yet Read More
Tchad: the presidential pardon of opposition leaders sparks cautious optimism The recent presidential pardon granted to prominent opposition figures in Tchad marks a significant political gesture, according to conflict resolution …
Tchad: the presidential pardon of opposition leaders sparks cautious optimism Read More
While most opposition figures in Senegal remain confined to Dakar’s political salons, a handful of leaders are taking their campaigns directly to the streets and communities. Among them, Barthélémy Dias, …
Opposition leaders who remain active in Senegal’s political arena Read More
PoliticsDemocratic Republic of the Congo Congo crisis: Tshisekedi steps back as opposition C64 vows renewed action August 15, 2026August 15, 2026 Félix Tshisekedi sends a contentious referendum bill back to …
Congo crisis: Tshisekedi steps back as opposition C64 vows renewed action Read More
PoliticsDemocratic Republic of the Congo Congo president faces opposition ultimatum over constitutional reform 15 august 202615 August 2026 Facing a deadline from coalition 64, President Félix Tshisekedi has sent a …
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Generated file on Alain Aka Correspondent in Côte d’Ivoire Charles Blé Goudé Inside the appointment of Martial Yavo as Côte d’Ivoire’s new general Martial Yavo steps into the spotlight as …
Meet Martial Yavo, Côte d’Ivoire’s newly appointed general by charles blé goudé Read More