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The National Assembly of Bénin is set to convene its 10th legislature this Friday at the Palais des Gouverneurs, where two urgent legislative proposals await scrutiny. The session, led by Assembly President Joseph Fifamin Djogbénou, will prioritize the 2026 supplementary budget bill and amendments to the law governing the Mediator of the Republic. Key legislative […]
The long-awaited legislation on religious freedom is set to advance on Saturday, as Burkina Faso’s transitional assembly prepares to deliberate on a bill that has sparked intense national debate. The draft law, which cleared the Council of Ministers on March 19, marks a pivotal moment in the country’s ongoing efforts to reconcile security imperatives with […]
Senegal’s political crisis: shifting power dynamics between Diomaye and Sonko Since March 2024, the political alliance between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko has reshaped Senegal’s institutional landscape. Sonko’s removal from the Prime Minister’s office followed by his return to the National Assembly and subsequent election as its president have introduced an unprecedented chapter in […]
eastern DRC: AFC/M23 accuses mediators and partners of enabling Kinshasa’s diplomatic sabotage AFC/M23 leaders meet with Monusco officials in Goma Security Friday, June 19, 2026 – 09:54 The Allied Forces of the Congolese Patriots/M23 (AFC/M23), through its political coordinator Corneille Nangaa, has sharply criticized President Félix Tshisekedi’s recent “irresponsible” and “warlike” rhetoric delivered during a […]
The political wing of the armed group AFC/M23 has sharply criticized the international community’s silence regarding the escalating conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), describing it as complicity in what it calls Kinshasa’s deliberate undermining of peace efforts. Escalating tensions and diplomatic deadlock During a press briefing in Goma, North Kivu, on […]
Morocco and Gambia strengthen strategic alliance following Barrow’s key message to Rabat The Gambia’s special envoy delivers a letter to King Mohammed VI, underscoring the robust state of bilateral relations between the two African nations Diplomatic relations between Morocco and Gambia have entered a new phase of cooperation in Rabat. The Moroccan Minister of Foreign […]
From 29 June to 1 July 2026, Gabon will host a high-level international delegation in Libreville for the second round of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) compliance assessment. The visiting team, composed of experts from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Chad, and Libya, will scrutinize the country’s progress in […]
Canadian firm pivots to Gabon’s oil sector with strategic asset sale Energy transition / A Canadian oil and gas firm has made a bold strategic shift by divesting its non-core assets in Canada to focus exclusively on Gabon’s burgeoning petroleum sector. The move underscores a calculated pivot toward high-growth opportunities in West Africa. By liquidating […]
Following the 2003 Casablanca attacks, Moroccan authorities adopted a dual strategy to address extremism—not just through tightened security measures but by reshaping the nation’s religious landscape. Over two decades, the Kingdom has developed a distinctive religious framework designed to curb radicalization and strengthen social cohesion. The approach, highlighted in a recent analysis by the Applied […]
The latest edition of weekly african news digest brings together key developments shaping the continent’s political and security landscape. From West Africa to Central Africa, major events are unfolding that demand closer examination. Security alert in Niamey after fresh airport attack Six months after the Islamic State’s initial strike, the Group for Support of Islam […]
French football is abuzz with the latest blockbuster transfer saga. Ibrahima Konaté, the towering Liverpool defender, has officially sealed his move to Real Madrid, a deal that has been given the thumbs-up by his teammate and captain of the French national team, Kylian Mbappé. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds in North America, the […]
The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has set its sights on Morocco’s rising star Ayyoub Bouaddi, sparking intense speculation during the current transfer window. The 18-year-old defender, who has been making waves with his performances at Lille, has become a hot target for top European clubs, including Arsenal and Real Madrid. Despite Lille’s recent contract extension with […]