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Ousmane Sonko clears up constitutional revision controversy In a decisive move, the President of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, has firmly dismissed circulating rumors about presenting an ultimatum to the Head of State. He emphasizes the constitutional legitimacy of the ongoing legislative process while urging calm interpretation of institutional procedures. During a plenary session focused […]
The political landscape in Gabon has long been defined by lively democratic debates, ever since the multiparty system emerged from the historic 1990 National Conference. Political parties have consistently shaped the national conversation through bold statements, targeted criticisms, and measured support for government actions when justified. Yet in recent months, public discourse has dimmed. A […]
Ce lundi 22 juin 2026, à la Cité de l’Union africaine, le Président de la République, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, s’est entretenu avec M. Évariste Ndayishimiye, Président de la République du Burundi et Président en exercice de l’Union africaine, au cours de sa visite d’État en République Démocratique du Congo. Les deux Chefs d’État ont eu […]
Le Ministre de l’Environnement et du Développement durable de la République islamique de Mauritanie Messouda Bahama MOHAMED LAGHDAF, porteuse d’un message officiel de Son Excellence Mohamed OULD CHEIKH EL GHAZOUANI, Président de la République Islamique de Mauritanie a été reçu lundi 22 juin par le chef de l’Etat Oligui Nguema pour présenter officiellement la candidature […]
The Diomaye-Sonko partnership lasted barely two years. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has removed Ousmane Sonko from the Prime Minister’s office, marking a decisive break in their alliance. Now leading the National Assembly, Sonko has retained his influence by securing re-election as head of the Pastef party, which holds a majority in Parliament yet remains excluded […]
The transitional authorities in Burkina Faso, which assumed power following the September 2022 coup, have opted for a confrontational stance rather than constructive dialogue in response to a resolution from the European Parliament addressing human rights and public freedoms in the country. Rather than engaging in transparent exchanges, the military-led administration summoned the European Union’s […]
The tension between FC Barcelona and Julián Álvarez has reached a new peak after the Argentine striker’s latest remarks following Argentina’s 2-0 World Cup victory over Austria. The 26-year-old, who has long been linked with a move to Barcelona, openly expressed his desire for a transfer to Atlético de Madrid, calling it his “dream.” His […]
The first cohort of students enrolled in the Digital Economy Management program at the École Multinationale Supérieure des Postes (EMSP) in Abidjan has officially begun their three-month professional immersion, marking a historic milestone for digital transformation in Côte d’Ivoire and the wider West African region. On June 22, 2026, Djibril Ouattara, Minister of Digital Transition […]
Placée sous le thème «Pékin après 30 ans: mobilisation du système des droits de l’Homme des Nations Unies pour progresser vers l’égalité de genre et la pleine jouissance des droits des femmes et des filles», cette réunion a été l’occasion pour le Maroc de partager son expérience et ses propositions en matière de gouvernance des […]
After just two years in office, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has ended Ousmane Sonko’s premiership, reshuffling the political landscape. Now serving as National Assembly president, Sonko remains a dominant figure as head of the Pastef party, which holds a majority in Parliament despite being excluded from government. How did this rupture unfold? Can a tense […]
L’Azerbaïdjan et le Maroc discutent de leurs relations parlementaires Bakou, 23 juin, AZERTAC La présidente du Milli Medjlis azerbaïdjanais, Sahibé Gafarova, a rencontré le vice-président de la Chambre des représentants du Royaume du Maroc, Mohamed Ghayate, qui est en visite en Azerbaïdjan pour participer à la 20e session de la Conférence de l’Union parlementaire des […]
SADC calls for strict adherence to Doha and Washington accords amid eastern DRC security crisis M23 rebels in Kibumba Security Tuesday, June 23, 2026 – 07:56 The Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened an extraordinary virtual summit of the Troika of the Organ on Politics, Defense, and Security Cooperation on Monday, June 22, to address […]