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The United Nations General Assembly’s Fourth Committee, responsible for special political and decolonization matters, has appointed Senegalese Ambassador Coly Seck as its chair for the 81st session, following a vote in New York on June 2, 2026. The election took place during the 85th plenary meeting of the 80th session, where member states also selected […]
Alain Aka Correspondent in Côte d’Ivoire Jean-Louis Billon Jean-Marc Yacé Parti Démocratique de Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) Strategic gatherings signal unity efforts within Côte d’Ivoire’s PDCI High-profile figures from Côte d’Ivoire’s Parti Démocratique de Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) are intensifying behind-the-scenes efforts to mend internal divisions that have threatened the party’s cohesion. Recent closed-door meetings, including one […]
For many years, Ousmane Sonko embodied the promise of radical change in Sénégal, positioning himself as the providential figure, the “Messiah” destined to sweep away outdated political practices. However, after two years at the helm of the state and government, the assessment is clear: the fiery rhetoric of yesterday’s opposition leader has shattered against […]
human rights violations in Democratic Republic of Congo: contrasting realities between Kinshasa and eastern provinces Kinshasa — During a live discussion on Tuesday, Paul Nsapu, Chair of the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) in the Democratic Republic of Congo, presented a stark analysis of the country’s human rights landscape under President Félix Tshisekedi’s administration. While […]
Human Rights in DRC: A Stark Contrast Between Kinshasa and the Eastern Provinces The human rights landscape in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reveals two dramatically different realities, as highlighted by Paul Nsapu, President of the National Commission on Human Rights (CNDH). During a live debate on Tuesday, Nsapu acknowledged legislative progress under […]
Politics Gabon: Bilie By Nze’s detention sparks debate on judicial independence By Editor-in-Chief June 3, 2026 81 No comment Libreville, June 3, 2026 — The continued detention of former Prime Minister and prominent Gabonese opposition leader Alain-Claude Bilie By Nze has intensified discussions about judicial independence and the fairness of legal proceedings in Gabon. The […]
Politics Mali Residents of Segou struggle as fuel shortages persist June 3, 2026 For months, Segou has faced severe fuel shortages, disrupting daily life and economic activity with stockouts, price surges, and black-market trade. Since September 2025, Segou, a key city in central Mali located over 200 kilometers from Bamako, has been grappling with a […]
Under the enlightened leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco has strategically established its dam policy as a fundamental pillar of its water sovereignty, culminating in a substantial national water infrastructure. This assertion came from Nizar Baraka, the Minister of Equipment and Water, during his address on Wednesday in Rabat. By the close of […]
Niger and Algeria are accelerating their strategic partnership with a series of high-level engagements and concrete initiatives. Just hours after the inauguration of a 40-megawatt power plant gifted by Algeria in Niamey, Niger’s transitional leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, welcomed Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb for a working session focused on strengthening bilateral relations between the […]
Politics Gabon’s Oligui Nguema outlines bold economic and political vision By Editor-in-Chief June 3, 2026 166 No comment Libreville, June 3, 2026 — In a carefully orchestrated media appearance, Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema used an exclusive interview to present his administration’s roadmap, emphasizing economic sovereignty, progressive reforms, and a decisive break from dynastic […]
Mourad Adjal, Algeria’s Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, announced this week in Niamey that the first stone of a new 40-megawatt power plant in N’Djamena, Chad, will be laid in the coming days. The project, led by Sonelgaz International, marks another milestone in the company’s continental expansion, following the successful inauguration of a similar […]
Le Premier ministre quitte Niamey au terme d’une visite officielle au Niger mercredi 03 juin 2026 17:23 NIAMEY – Le Premier ministre, M. Sifi Ghrieb, a quitté, mercredi, Niamey, au terme d’une visite officielle au Niger, au cours de laquelle il a procédé à l’inauguration de la centrale électrique de solidarité algéro-nigérienne d’une capacité de […]