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After more than a year of vacancy at the helm of Senegal’s highest constitutional body, Ousmane Diagne has been officially sworn in as the new president of the Constitutional Council. The solemn ceremony took place on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, marking the end of a prolonged institutional transition. From prosecutor to constitutional guardian Ousmane Diagne, […]
The judicial process in South Africa faced an unexpected interruption on the eve of a critical hearing. The extradition proceedings concerning activist Kemi Seba, scheduled at the Pretoria court, were abruptly postponed due to a power outage in the detention facility where he is held. Technical failure disrupts courtroom proceedings The blackout at the prison […]
12h30 : À lire avant ce match, cet article pour comprendre tous les enjeux : Sans filet, l’OL doit renverser le Sparta pour déjà éviter l’échec et la tension 12h : Bonjour et bienvenue pour suivre ce match retour décisif entre l’OL et le Sparta Prague ! À l’aller, l’Olympique lyonnais s’était incliné 2-1 à […]
Ex-Premier Sonko’s unprecedented access to special funds In a candid television appearance, former government minister Aly Ngouille Ndiaye made a startling revelation about the allocation of Senegal’s special funds to the Prime Minister’s office. He asserted that Ousmane Sonko became the first head of government to receive these resources during his tenure at the primature. […]
Ebola outbreak in DRC surpasses 2,000 deaths milestone An ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has now claimed over 2,000 lives, according to the latest official health data. The viral hemorrhagic fever continues to spread across multiple provinces in the eastern and northeastern regions, where healthcare systems remain severely under-resourced and […]
Deadly Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo surpasses 2,000 deaths Camille LAFFONT tue. 11 aug. 2026 at 11:17 AM UTC Add Yahoo as your preferred source to see our articles on Google. The Ebola epidemic ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has now claimed over 2,000 lives, pushing it dangerously close to the […]
Randal Kolo Muani has reflected candidly on the challenges he faced during his short-lived stint in the Premier League, revealing that his desire to return to Juventus played a significant role in his struggles at Tottenham. The French international has now completed a high-profile return to Turin, becoming the most expensive French player in the […]
Legal team denies allegations in Cameroun state services controversy A sharp rebuttal has emerged from the legal representatives of Sani Mouhamadou, who categorically refute claims made by opposing counsel regarding a 2020 engagement with state institutions. In a formal right of reply issued through his advocate, Me Mélissa Nyoth, Sani Mouhamadou dismissed assertions that his […]
Bénin Bénin : intégralité du règlement intérieur du Sénat (PDF) Adopté le 30 juillet 2026 à Porto-Novo, le règlement intérieur du Sénat béninois fixe les règles d’organisation, de fonctionnement et d’intervention de la nouvelle institution. En 103 articles, le texte précise notamment les pouvoirs du Sénat sur certaines lois, son rôle dans la régulation de […]
In Burkina Faso, economic realities are increasingly confronting prominent geopolitical narratives. The escalating cost of fuel stands as a particularly salient illustration of this dynamic. For several years, Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s administration has presented Russia as a pivotal strategic ally, instrumental in the nation’s pursuit of sovereignty. However, the current pressures surrounding hydrocarbon supplies underscore […]
Sénégal Senegal’s Pastef party pushes for constitutional reform and oversight of ‘secret funds’ The President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, inaugurated the first extraordinary session of the year in Senegal on Monday, August 10. Lawmakers are scheduled to review five legislative proposals within a fortnight. Among these are two urgent bills introduced by the […]
With the terrorist menace casting a long shadow over the critical “three borders” region, Niger is actively seeking strategic military partnerships to alleviate the strain on its armed forces. Under immense pressure from the escalating violence perpetrated by non-state armed groups, particularly the Al-Qaeda-affiliated Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Islamic State in the […]