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Month: July 2026
Burkina Faso young athletes shine at five nations athletics championships
The young athletes of Burkina Faso delivered a stellar performance at the Five Nations U18 and U20 Athletics Championships held in Ouagadougou on July 25–26, 2026, securing first place with a total of 67 medals. Behind them stood Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Togo, highlighting Burkina Faso’s dominance in the regional competition. Among the standout […]
Mor tallah gueye steps down from FDCUIC in solidarity with sonko
In a bold move reshaping the political landscape of Senegal, Mor Tallah Gueye, President of the Board of Directors of the FDCUIC, has announced his resignation from the position. His decision comes as a clear statement of allegiance to Ousmane Sonko and his vision for a transformed Senegal. “I resign from my role as President […]
RDC : la Cour constitutionnelle valide une loi ouvrant la voie à un 3e mandat pour Tshisekedi
#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
Controversy over political funds: Guy Marius Sagna challenges Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye
In a surprising political disclosure, Deputy Guy Marius Sagna of the Pastef party has exposed the financial figures linked to political funds received by Ousmane Sonko during his tenure as Prime Minister. According to Sagna, Sonko benefited from 1.7 billion West African CFA francs, allocated without any institutional oversight—a revelation that has reignited debates on […]
Senegalese president’s visit to Mali underscores anti-terror unity despite tensions
The President of Senegal and current Chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) arrived in Bamako today for a pivotal meeting with Mali’s transitional leader, Assimi Goïta. Against a backdrop of political disagreements, the visit signals a renewed push for regional solidarity in combating the escalating terrorist threat gripping the Sahel. Diplomatic […]
Urgent appeal for immediate release of detained filmmaker and rapper El Mahdi Lyoubi in Morocco
urgent appeal for immediate release of detained filmmaker and rapper El Mahdi Lyoubi in Morocco The detention of Moroccan filmmaker and musician El Mahdi Lyoubi since July 13, 2026, following a travel ban with undisclosed reasons, has triggered widespread concern over artistic freedom and free expression in Morocco. A coalition of human rights defenders, cultural […]
Bénin and dangote group strengthen economic ties at presidential palace
The halls of the Palais de la Marina in Cotonou echoed with high-level discussions this past Tuesday, July 28, 2026, as President Romuald Wadagni of the Republic of Bénin met with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote and his delegation of top executives. The strategic gathering underscored a growing momentum to deepen economic and industrial cooperation between […]
Gabon’s push to break free from Karpowership’s energy grip
Maher Hajbi Economic journalist specializing in oil, gas, and telecommunications Fatoumata Diallo Investigative economics reporter Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema EDF Société d’énergie et d’eau du Gabon – SEEG Gabon is navigating a critical shift in its energy sector as authorities take decisive steps to reduce reliance on Karpowership, the Turkish floating power plant operator. The […]
Chad withdraws from the international criminal court amid criticism of bias
The Government of Chad has officially announced its withdrawal from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). In a statement released on July 27, 2026, N’Djamena cited the court’s « undeniable selectivity » as the primary reason, alleging that its focus disproportionately targets African nations. On the same day, Chad’s Ministry of Foreign […]
Tony Elumelu’s UBA poised to secure full banking license in France
After more than eighteen months since a framework agreement was inked in Paris, the Nigerian financial powerhouse, United Bank for Africa (UBA), is on the cusp of achieving a significant milestone. The Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution (ACPR), France’s prudential control and resolution authority, is reportedly ready to grant UBA its coveted full […]
Senegal’s political landscape shifts with new party launch
Has Senegal entered a new political era? Two years after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye assumed office, a significant development is reshaping the nation’s political scene. The launch of his own political movement could mark the beginning of a transformative chapter in Senegal’s democratic journey. During a packed gathering in Dakar, the president unveiled Kiiraay—a party […]