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Algeria and Mali restore airspace and diplomatic ties after 15 months After over a year of strained relations, Algeria and Mali have taken decisive steps toward reconciliation. Both nations simultaneously announced the reopening of their airspaces to civilian and military flights, alongside the reinstatement of their respective ambassadors. This landmark decision signals a thaw in […]
South Kivu, a strategically vital province in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is currently experiencing a renewed period of intense pressure on its civil society. Human rights defenders, journalists, and community organization leaders are reporting a disturbing surge in intimidation, targeted threats, and abductions. These actions specifically target individuals who document abuses or […]
In Sénégal, the ongoing debate surrounding alleged secret funds associated with the previous administration has taken a more personal turn. Babacar Bâ, a prominent civil society figure known for his engagement in public governance discussions, is now questioning the consistency of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. Bâ criticizes the head of government for basing a significant […]
DRC health sector strike ends after government meets doctors’ demands Health worker in INRB laboratory Health Monday 13 July 2026 – 07:36 The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government has reached a landmark agreement with medical unions to end a prolonged strike that paralyzed the country’s healthcare system. The breakthrough came during high-level negotiations chaired by […]
Key takeaways Dates: 13 and 14 July 2026 at the Grand Théâtre National Doudou Ndiaye Coumba Rose in Dakar Inaugural Event: Senegal’s premier national forum dedicated to a sustainable and inclusive blue economy Key Participants: Dakar Autonomous Port, National Agency for Maritime Affairs (ANAM), Ministry of Maritime Economy This weekend, Senegal is hosting the inaugural […]
The anticipated move of rising Swiss striker Johan Manzambi from SC Freiburg to Newcastle United has collapsed at the eleventh hour, sending shockwaves through European football. After weeks of intense negotiations, the deal that seemed all but finalized fell apart just as Aston Villa emerged as an unexpected contender for the young forward’s signature. The […]
Senegal’s political landscape has been shaken by a fresh debate on financial transparency, sparked by Babacar Bâ, President of the Forum du Justiciable, who has sharply criticized former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko for what he calls a glaring contradiction in his stance on state funds. The controversy centers on Sonko’s past use of a political […]
A striking statistic, indicating that over 77% of residents in Gabon’s Nyanga province live in poverty, was discovered within the 219-page National Report on Human Development (RNDH) 2026. This brief, isolated mention, without any deeper context, sharply contrasts with the report’s overall optimistic tone, which generally portrays Gabon as a nation with high human development, […]
Morocco’s High Commission for Planning has unveiled its latest demographic projections for the kingdom, spanning 2024 to 2060. The forecasts—grounded in varying scenarios of birth rates, mortality, and migration—paint a picture of significant transformation over the coming decades. a steady population growth with urban dominance Under the central, or tendential, scenario, Morocco’s population is expected […]
In a fiery address delivered this Sunday, July 12, 2026, on the sidelines of Pastef’s headquarters inauguration in Touba, Ousmane Sonko, the former Prime Minister and current President of the National Assembly, issued a stark warning: he threatened to bring down the government led by Al Aminou Lo. Sonko accuses the current administration of squandering […]
During a high-stakes gathering in Touba on Sunday, July 12, 2026, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly and leader of the Pastef party, launched a scathing critique of Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The venue, chosen deliberately to underscore the weight of the message, was none other than the inauguration of his party’s new […]
In a bold shift from his earlier stance, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, has openly criticized the constitutional review process and the decisions of the ‘seven Wise Men’ during a high-profile event in Touba. Speaking at the inauguration of the Pastef-Touba headquarters and a subsequent political discussion, Sonko took a firm stand against […]