Ousmane Sonko addresses national assembly, engages foreign affairs minister cheikh niang

A significant session unfolded at the National Assembly, marking a direct engagement between prominent political figure Ousmane Sonko and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cheikh Niang. This highly anticipated encounter…

How Burundi and Mali’s authoritarian regimes use external threats for power

On April 20, 2026, General Évariste Ndayishimiye undertook an official “friendship and working” visit to Ouagadougou. At the time, the Burundian head of state held the rotating chairmanship of the…

Morocco selected as next destination for Club Export 47 trade mission

Morocco has been selected as the host country for the upcoming Club Export 47 trade mission, scheduled from November 30 to December 3. A true gateway to Africa, Morocco stands…

Rising tensions in pastef ahead of ziguinchor elections

Pastef in Ziguinchor: A Political Powder Keg Ready to Explode The fragile unity of Pastef in Ziguinchor has shattered, exposing a deep rift between Djibril Sonko and Bassirou Coly. With…

Benin appoints new ombudsman under revised appointment process

The National Assembly of Bénin has approved a pivotal change to the appointment process for the Ombudsman of the Republic. Under the new framework, the role is now automatically assigned…

Senegal’s constitutional reform sparks executive-parliamentary clash

The National Assembly in Senegal has formally endorsed amendments put forth by the parliamentary majority, a move championed by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This decision occurred during a fervent debate…

Five new ambassadors present credentials in Gabon

Gabon’s head of state, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, yesterday received the credentials of five newly accredited ambassadors at the Bord de Mer Palace. The ceremony marked the official start of…

African vibrations gala raises funds for Burkina Faso cultural centre

The gala celebrated West African cultures in a festive and warm atmosphere. Here is a look back at the event. On Saturday, 20 June 2026, the Marcel-Sembat hall pulsed to…

ADC prêt pour la Bourse : la BVMAC valide l’entrée du gestionnaire des aéroports camerounais en classe premium

Economie ADC prêt pour la Bourse : la BVMAC valide l’entrée du gestionnaire des aéroports camerounais en classe premium C’est ce qui ressort de l’Atelier d’évaluation tenu le mercredi 24…

Gabon targets 7% growth rate by 2030 through industrialisation and governance reforms

As Gabon’s economy has remained stagnant below the 5% growth mark for the past decade, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has announced a historic break from the country’s rentier model.…

Elliot Anderson’s potentially record-breaking move to Manchester City

Elliot Anderson’s potentially record-breaking move to Manchester City Elliot Anderson could become the most expensive midfielder in history. (P. Lahalle/L’Équipe) Manchester City and Nottingham Forest are reportedly nearing an agreement for…

Drc authorities implicated in supporting armed group accused of war crimes

An armed group operating with the alleged backing of the Forces Armées de la République Démocratique du Congo (FARDC) has been responsible for widespread atrocities, including killings, torture of civilians,…