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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 […]
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 […]
The provisional results of Gabon’s latest population and housing census have been officially handed over to the Constitutional Court, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s demographic governance. On a Tuesday morning in Libreville, Vice-President of the Government Hermann Immongault presented the comprehensive Recensement général de la population et du logement (RGPL) findings to Court […]
In a decisive move against persistent cross-border threats, Bénin and Burkina Faso have launched joint military patrols in the strategically vital Koualou region. This long-anticipated bilateral security cooperation, championed by Cotonou, marks a significant on-the-ground implementation. Driven by an assertive defense diplomacy under Bénin’s new president, Romuald Wadagni, this operational alliance aims to effectively neutralize […]
The brief yet highly anticipated return of Macky Sall to Dakar marks an unprecedented political juncture since the presidential transition in April 2024. The former Senegalese head of state personally announced on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, via his social media platforms, that he would be arriving in the capital this Friday, July 17, for a […]
Togo’s mediator meets DRC envoy to address eastern Congo security and peace efforts Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé with DRC envoy Floribert Anzuluni Security Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – 08:59 Togo’s President and African Union mediator Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé hosted DRC Integration Minister Floribert Anzuluni in Lomé to discuss security challenges in eastern Democratic Republic […]
The Togolese Council of Ministers President and African Union mediator for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)-Rwanda conflict, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, met with DRC Regional Integration Minister Floribert Anzuluni in Pya, Kozah Prefecture, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation between Lomé and Kinshasa and addressing the ongoing security […]
Le 14 juillet 2026, l’OMS a révélé que l’épidémie d’Ebola en RDC pourrait être deux à quatre fois plus importante que les 1 926 cas officiels annoncés par Kinshasa. Une remise en cause publique qui expose les failles de surveillance du gouvernement congolais et soulève des tensions diplomatiques entre souveraineté nationale et coordination internationale.
The abrupt and unilateral decision by Burkinabè authorities to terminate scholarships for students pursuing studies in Morocco is not merely raising questions; for many observers, it definitively confirms the authoritarian drift of Ibrahim Traoré’s regime. This repressive measure threatens to shatter the academic prospects of a generation already stifled by a military government that appears […]
The Prime Minister of France, accompanied by a dozen ministers, is embarking on a two-day official visit to Morocco starting this Wednesday. The primary objective is to reinforce a partnership that has shown notable improvement after a period of strained relations. diplomatic momentum after years of tension This visit marks the Prime Minister’s first official […]
Libreville is hosting a critical phase in the preparation of Gabon’s 2027 budget, as the government initiates budget conferences focused on revenue and expenditure. This move follows an official announcement confirming the launch of these pivotal discussions. Structured into two distinct phases as outlined in a 2026 government directive, the first round—targeting ministerial inputs—runs from […]