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NIAMEY – A significant stride has been made in Niger’s public administration reform. The Consultative Council for Refoundation (CCR), convening for its first ordinary session of 2026, dedicated extensive discussions …
Niger’s public administration reform progresses with over 16,500 agent files digitized Read More
A court in Cameroon has sentenced a man to six months in prison for allegedly insulting President Paul Biya in a Facebook post. The case centers on a prayer shared …
Cameroon court jails man for six months over insulting president Read More
Jeune Afrique The Constitutional Court of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has delivered its ruling, greenlighting the legislation that paves the way for President Félix Tshisekedi to seek a …
Constitutional court clears path for Félix Tshisekedi’s third term Read More
Burkina Faso’s junior athletes delivered outstanding performances at the 2026 U18 and U20 Five Nations Championships, held in Ouagadougou from July 25 to 26. The team secured a commanding lead …
Burkina Faso’s young athletes shine at u18 and u20 championships Read More
Mor Tallah Gueye has announced his resignation as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the FDCUIC, citing unwavering loyalty to Ousmane Sonko and a shared commitment to transformative change. …
Mor tallah gueye quits Senegal’s fdcuic in solidarity with sonko Read More
#FREEGLEIZES Depuis le 29 juin 2025, notre confrère Christophe Gleizes, journaliste pour Society et So Foot, est emprisonné en Algérie. Nous ne l’oublions pas et réclamons sa libération. En savoir plus sur #FREEGLEIZES
RDC : la Cour constitutionnelle valide une loi ouvrant la voie à un 3e mandat pour Tshisekedi Read More
In a striking disclosure, Member of Parliament Guy Marius Sagna has exposed the financial allocations received by Ousmane Sonko during his tenure as Prime Minister, raising serious questions about the …
Senegal politics: Guy Marius Sagna questions Ousmane Sonko’s political funds Read More
The Senegalese president and current chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to meet his Malian counterpart, Assimi Goïta, this Tuesday. Despite lingering political disagreements, …
Senegalese president’s visit to Mali amid counter-terrorism talks Read More
urgent call for immediate release of moroccan filmmaker and rapper 28/07/2026 open letter Morocco human rights defenders Since July 13, 2026, El Mahdi Lyoubi, acclaimed Moroccan filmmaker and musician, has …
Urgent call for immediate release of moroccan filmmaker and rapper Read More
The official presidential residence in Cotonou became the focal point of high-stakes economic diplomacy this morning, as President Romuald Wadagni welcomed Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest businessman and founder of the …
Top-level meeting in Benin between president wadagni and dangote group ceo Read More
Gabon is taking decisive steps to diminish its dependence on energy solutions provided by Karpowership, a move that signals a broader shift in the nation’s power infrastructure strategy. The initiative …
Gabon’s push to reduce reliance on Karpowership energy contracts Read More
The government of Chad has announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing a perceived bias towards African countries. According to official documents, N’Djamena justified this decision by …
Tchad quits international criminal court citing african bias Read More