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Mawunyo Hermann Boko Reporter covering Senegal Marième Soumaré Reporter covering Senegal Ousmane Sonko Bassirou Diomaye Faye President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and opposition figurehead Ousmane Sonko are conducting a sweeping overhaul of Senegal’s political landscape, reshaping government ranks through strategic dismissals and leadership changes. Cadre reshuffling signals new political direction The administration is executing a deliberate […]
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 […]
The Government of Niger has taken urgent action to address soaring cement prices and supply shortages across the country. Through two ministerial decrees issued on July 13, 2026, the Ministry of Trade and Industry imposed a price ceiling on 42.5 N grade cement while warning distributors of severe penalties—including the seizure of illicitly hoarded stock—for […]
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 […]
Critical minerals at the UN: DRC demands accountability for Rwanda-backed forces in eastern Congo Therese Kayikwamba Wagner at the United Nations Security Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – 10:11 On Tuesday, July 14, the Democratic Republic of Congo took center stage at a high-level United Nations meeting in New York, where critical minerals for the global […]
Morocco’s political landscape is witnessing a remarkable shift as Abdelilah Benkirane, leader of the Justice and Development Party (PJD), executes an ambitious strategy to expand his influence beyond traditional conservative bases. His outreach now spans generations, from seasoned political veterans to the digitally native Gen Z demographic, signaling a calculated move to consolidate power ahead […]
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 […]
In the heart of Dakar, the Moroccan embassy’s residence played host to a landmark event on July 14. The occasion? The unveiling of a captivating photographic exhibition titled Morocco–Senegal: a shared history, a common destiny. The gathering brought together political, diplomatic, and media figures, all united by a shared mission: to celebrate the depth of […]
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 […]
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 […]