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Goma’s economy under strain due to border closure Goma, a bustling city in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is experiencing severe disruptions in its commercial activities following the closure of key border crossings with Rwanda. The city, heavily reliant on cross-border trade and financial flows with its neighbor, is now […]

Just eight days following his swearing-in ceremony, President Romuald Wadagni of Bénin embarked on his first official international visit. His destination: Nigeria, a vital commercial partner and a strategically significant neighboring nation. On Monday, June 1, 2026, President Wadagni arrived in Lagos, where he held private discussions with his Nigerian counterpart, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. […]

Political observers in Sénégal are closely watching as Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF-Les Patriotes, prepares for a high-stakes press conference today at the Résidence Serigne Abass Sall, directly across from the Police Academy in Dakar. Scheduled for 5:00 PM local time, this event follows the recent formation of the Al Aminou government and arrives […]

Moments after the unveiling of Senegal’s freshly appointed government led by Prime Minister Aliou Aminou Lo, a pivotal figure emerged to share his perspective. Ousmane Sonko, the current National Assembly President and leader of the Pastef party, addressed the nation in a live statement, addressing the sweeping political changes reshaping the country’s leadership landscape.

Ousmane Sonko, Speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly and leader of the ruling Pastef party, has scheduled a press conference for Tuesday, June 2, at 5:00 PM GMT. The announcement comes amid heightened political activity in Dakar, as the country navigates a critical phase in its governance. The decision to hold the briefing follows Pastef’s boycott […]

The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has officially confirmed plans for a state visit to France on July 20, 2026, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations. During a recent announcement, the Gabonese Head of State outlined that this high-level meeting will build upon the direct dialogue established […]

Dakar to host pivotal African parliamentary meeting in june 2026 The capital of Sénégal, Dakar, is set to welcome high-level delegates from across the continent for the 85ᵉ Session of the African Parliamentary Union Executive Committee, taking place on June 3-4, 2026. As the countdown begins, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly of Sénégal, […]

Nigeria’s top political leadership rolled out the red carpet on June 1 for Benin’s newly elected President, Romuald Wadagni, marking his first official foreign visit since taking office. The high-profile reception at Lagos’s Murtala Muhammed International Airport was personally overseen by Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State. Diplomatic momentum builds between Cotonou and Abuja […]

On May 20, 2026, a pivotal €40 million investment agreement was formally concluded at the Palais Rénovation in Libreville. Anas Sefrioui, Chairman and CEO of Ciments de l’Afrique (CIMAF), and Gabon’s transitional President, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, officially sealed the deal. This substantial financial injection is specifically allocated for the comprehensive modernization of the Owendo […]