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Top news Politics Senegal’s constitutional reform standoff: Sonko sets deadline for president 19/06/2026 Dakar — The National Assembly of Senegal concluded a high-stakes session of the Conference of Presidents (CDP) this past Friday, June 19, laying out a packed legislative agenda. Under the new schedule, key labor and social security bills will move to committee […]
Deadly Terror Attack at Niamey Airport Claimed by JNIM Amid France Accusations Detailed accounts have emerged following a brazen terror assault on a military installation inside Niamey’s Diori Hamani International Airport on the evening of June 18, 2026. After hours of intense counter-terrorism operations, Niger’s armed forces released an official casualty report, confirming the attack […]
Rabat hosts milestone anniversary of Morocco-Vietnam diplomatic ties Rabat witnessed a special celebration on Friday marking 65 years since Morocco and Vietnam established formal diplomatic relations. The event, organized by the Vietnamese Embassy in partnership with Morocco’s High Commission for Former Resistance Fighters and Army Members, highlighted decades of shared history and mutual respect. The […]
Togo appoints Ekoué Djro Glokpor as new BCEAO national director The Togolese government has appointed Ekoué Djro Glokpor as the new National Director of the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) for Togo. His installation took place during the second ordinary session of the National Credit Council (CNC) held in Lomé on June 18, […]
Economy Gabon’s global transparency test: a turning point for governance By Editor-in-Chief June 19, 2026 56 No comment Libreville, June 19, 2026 — When a United Nations technical team arrives in Libreville at the end of June, they won’t just be reviewing documents. Gabon is preparing to undergo one of the world’s most rigorous assessments […]
As the summer transfer window swings open, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) may find itself in a high-stakes battle for one of Europe’s most coveted young talents. The club’s sights are firmly set on Yan Diomandé, the 19-year-old Ivorian winger currently making waves with RB Leipzig. With his stock rising rapidly on the transfer market, PSG’s ambitions […]
Outgoing CAMES President Dr Diaka Sidibé hands over the baton to incoming leader Pr Charles Edgard Mombo in Libreville on June 19, 2026 Libreville hosted the 43rd ordinary session of the Council of Ministers of the African and Malagasy Council for Higher Education (CAMES) from June 15 to 19, 2026, culminating in a historic decision: […]
The inauguration of President Romuald Wadagni on May 24 marked a turning point in Benin’s foreign policy, particularly in its relations with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). Unlike the confrontational stance of his predecessor, Patrice Talon, Wadagni has adopted a pragmatic approach focused on regional stability, security collaboration, and economic cooperation. This shift comes […]
Bénin Bénin 2026: key changes in the revised finance law passed unanimously The National Assembly of the Bénin convened an extraordinary session in Porto-Novo to adopt the revised 2026 finance law, securing unanimous approval from all present and represented deputies. This legislative milestone introduces an 8% budget increase, elevating total allocations to over 4,148 billion […]
Economy FlyGabon expands horizons with direct flights to Europe By Editor-in-Chief June 19, 2026 108 No comment Libreville, June 19, 2026 — Once primarily a domestic and regional carrier, Gabon’s national airline is on the verge of a historic leap. With plans to launch direct flights to Paris and London, FlyGabon is not merely expanding […]
Mawunyo Hermann Boko Pastef Ousmane Sonko Bassirou Diomaye Faye Can Senegal’s opposition capitalize on the growing divide between Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye? Rifts within the ruling party in Senegal are deepening, raising critical questions about the future of the political landscape and the Pastef movement. The growing tension between opposition leader Ousmane Sonko […]
Germany vs Ivory Coast: 2026 World Cup clash in Group E Football fans worldwide are gearing up for an electrifying showdown as Germany face off against Côte d’Ivoire in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage. The highly anticipated match kicks off at 21:00 local time, marking the beginning of Group E’s thrilling campaign. Key […]