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Me Moussa Sarr, le ministre sénégalais des Affaires étrangères, a réaffirmé la volonté du Sénégal d’un partenariat renouvelé avec la France. La réunion a eu lieu à Paris, où les deux pays ont engagé un dialogue « exigeant, lucide et constructif » pour adapter leur partenariat aux aspirations de leurs peuples respectifs et aux mutations […]
Deep in the heart of Gabon’s dense rainforests, Tabernanthe iboga, a sacred shrub revered in local traditions, is emerging as a game-changer in global health. As the opioid crisis continues to ravage communities across the United States, this unassuming plant is drawing unprecedented international attention for its potential to combat addiction. Now, Libreville is taking […]
The Government of Burkina Faso has declared two European Union diplomats persona non grata, ordering their immediate expulsion from the country. The decision, announced on July 14, 2026, requires the officials to leave within 72 hours, though no official justification has been provided by Burkinabè authorities. The expelled diplomats include the Deputy Head of the […]
15 juillet 2026 Auteur : Glody Luedi Politique A l’ONU : Kayikuamba hausse le ton, plaide pour une refonte de la gouvernance mondiale des minerais critiques et met le Rwanda au banc des accusés Partager FacebookXWhatsAppLinkedinEmail Imprimer « Les richesses naturelles ne sont une bénédiction que lorsqu’elles renforcent la souveraineté d’un État au lieu d’alimenter son […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo is bracing for a tense political showdown as the Coalition article 64 (C64) prepares to stage a major demonstration on July 22 in Kinshasa. The march, which will culminate at the Palais de la Nation, demands the resignation of President Félix Tshisekedi, accusing him of constitutional betrayal following revelations about […]
Mawunyo Hermann Boko Reporter covering Senegal Marième Soumaré Reporter covering Senegal Ousmane Sonko Bassirou Diomaye Faye President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and opposition figurehead Ousmane Sonko are conducting a sweeping overhaul of Senegal’s political landscape, reshaping government ranks through strategic dismissals and leadership changes. Cadre reshuffling signals new political direction The administration is executing a deliberate […]
Ousmane Sonko’s 52nd birthday celebrated with heartfelt tributes across Senegal On this 15th day of July 2026, Ousmane Sonko, a prominent figure in Senegalese politics and current president of the National Assembly, commemorates his 52nd birthday. As the leader of the Pastef party and a former Prime Minister, his milestone has drawn significant attention, with […]
The Government of Niger has taken urgent action to address soaring cement prices and supply shortages across the country. Through two ministerial decrees issued on July 13, 2026, the Ministry of Trade and Industry imposed a price ceiling on 42.5 N grade cement while warning distributors of severe penalties—including the seizure of illicitly hoarded stock—for […]
judicial appointments in Senegal: analysts question moves to sideline ousmane sonko for 2029 Recent judicial appointments in Senegal are sparking considerable apprehension regarding their potential impact on the national political landscape. According to political analyst Mamadou Wane, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appears to be orchestrating a strategy to prevent Ousmane Sonko from contesting the 2029 […]
The Bénin is taking a decisive step forward in its cultural restitution journey. By establishing a national scientific committee on 14 July 2026, the government in Cotonou is preparing the groundwork for the return of 35 new cultural artefacts and colonial-era archives currently held in France. This initiative goes beyond symbolic gestures—it represents a strategic […]
Critical minerals at the UN: DRC demands accountability for Rwanda-backed forces in eastern Congo Therese Kayikwamba Wagner at the United Nations Security Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – 10:11 On Tuesday, July 14, the Democratic Republic of Congo took center stage at a high-level United Nations meeting in New York, where critical minerals for the global […]
Morocco’s political landscape is witnessing a remarkable shift as Abdelilah Benkirane, leader of the Justice and Development Party (PJD), executes an ambitious strategy to expand his influence beyond traditional conservative bases. His outreach now spans generations, from seasoned political veterans to the digitally native Gen Z demographic, signaling a calculated move to consolidate power ahead […]