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Belgian winger Malick Fofana has finally returned to action after nearly a year on the sidelines, and while his Lyon side secured a 3-0 victory over Sparta Prague in the Champions League third qualifying round, the performance left much to be desired in the eyes of his teammates. Fofana, who last played in October, stepped […]
Collective leadership takes shape at PPA-CI under Laurent Gbagbo’s guidance Former Ivorian Head of State and PPA-CI President Laurent Gbagbo has unveiled a significant restructuring of his party’s leadership. In an official announcement, he detailed the appointment of six key figures to key positions, including four vice-presidents and a Chairman of the Strategic and Political […]
Washington’s diplomatic chessboard is witnessing a fresh move as President Donald Trump advances the nomination of Keith Heffern for the pivotal role of U.S. Ambassador to the Gabonese Republic. The official Senate submission on August 7, 2026, marks a broader initiative to revitalize America’s diplomatic corps across Africa. A seasoned diplomat with deep roots in […]
The Movement for the Greatness of Gabon (MGG), under the leadership of its President Christian Mermance N’nang Nsome, has issued a strong call for the unconditional release of Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nzé, the detained leader of the opposition party Ensemble Pour le Gabon (EPG). Justice and democracy under threat In a bold statement released this week, the […]
Senators clash over the origins of discretionary political funds The debate over Senegal’s discretionary political funds has erupted across television studios, social media platforms, and parliamentary corridors. At its heart lies a critical question: who truly first controlled the special funds allocated to the Prime Minister’s office, and how were they used? This discussion unfolds […]
In the wake of escalating inflammatory remarks attributed to certain Gabonese activists abroad, civil society leader Geoffroy Foumboula Libeka Makosso has drawn a clear line between free speech and verbal abuse. Speaking at a press conference in Libreville on August 11, 2026, he condemned recent attacks targeting President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, his wife, and […]
The Executive branch accounts for the majority of these delays, with seven positions identified within the Presidential Palace or its oversight agencies and commissions. In its provisional directory, finalized on July 31, 2026, the National Anti-Corruption Office (OFNAC) has meticulously documented numerous failures to comply with asset declaration obligations among Senegal’s highest-ranking state officials. The […]
A horrific collision in Niger’s Maradi region on August 7, 2026, involving two major transport companies, STM and SONITRAV, left a devastating toll: 22 fatalities and 37 injured, with twisted metal wreckage scattered across the scene. In the wake of widespread public grief and outrage, the Ministry of Transport swiftly announced the threat of “severe […]
Launch Kinshasa gets eight-lane Étienne Tshisekedi boulevard built by Chinese firm Kinshasa is set to welcome a new eight-lane roadway designed to ease traffic congestion in a key district of the Congolese capital. President Félix Tshisekedi inaugurated construction of the 2.02-kilometre Étienne Tshisekedi Boulevard, awarded to China Railway 20th Bureau Group (CR20). The project, slated […]
Tchad Chad’s independence day: a call for deeper national celebration In N’Djamena, the 66th anniversary of Chad’s independence was marked by the traditional military parade. Amidst economic realities and a lack of cultural initiatives, widespread popular enthusiasm for the national day remains elusive. — Partager On August 11, 2026, Chad marked the 66th anniversary of […]
Publié le 12 Aug 2026 – 08:59 SESSION EXTRAORDINAIRE À L’ASSEMBLÉE Ousmane Sonko recadre les contestataires et fixe le cap Face aux critiques et aux contestations entourant la convocation de la session extraordinaire du Parlement, le président de l’Assemblée nationale, Ousmane Sonko, est monté au créneau ce lundi pour clarifier le cadre juridique des […]
A significant political rupture is unfolding in Senegal, marking a clear divergence between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his erstwhile political partner, Ousmane Sonko. In the wake of this split, and following President Faye’s recent establishment of his own political party, concerns are mounting within Ousmane Sonko’s faction. They now suspect the head of state […]