Gabon’s democracy needs stronger political debate to thrive

Since the dawn of multiparty democracy following the landmark 1990 national conference, Gabon’s political landscape has thrived on vigorous debates. While these exchanges have sometimes been turbulent, they have undeniably…

DR Congo and Burundi strengthen security and health ties amid regional challenges

On Monday, June 22, 2026, President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo of the Democratic Republic of the Congo hosted a high-level meeting with Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye at the African Union City…

Mauritania seeks Gabon’s backing for OIF leadership role

The Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Messouda Bahama Mohamed Laghdaf, arrived in Libreville on an official mission to present Mauritania’s candidacy for the…

Senegal’s political tensions: Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko at a crossroads

Appels sur l’actualité From Dakar: Senegal’s shifting political landscape The brief alliance between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko lasted barely two years. With the president sidelining his former prime…

Burkina Faso faces european scrutiny over governance and rights

The Burkinabè transitional authorities, emerging from the September 2022 coup d’état, have reportedly opted for confrontation rather than transparency after facing criticism from a resolution passed by the European Parliament…

Atlético de madrid threatens legal action over julian alvarez transfer saga

The transfer saga surrounding Julian Alvarez has intensified, with the Atlético Madrid signaling their intent to take legal recourse against FC Barcelona. The Argentine striker, whose contract with Atlético expires…

Côte d’Ivoire launches digital economy management internships for pioneering class

Abidjan, June 23, 2026 — The Minister of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation, Djibril Ouattara, inaugurated on Monday, June 22, the professional immersion phase for the first cohort of the…

Morocco pushes for major un human rights reform at geneva summit

Rabat champions global human rights accountability at UN forum At a high-level meeting themed “Beijing After 30 Years: Rallying the UN Human Rights System for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment”,…

Senegal’s political tensions: what future for diomaye faye and ousmane sonko?

The partnership between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko lasted only two years. The Senegalese President recently removed Sonko from the Prime Minister’s position, leaving the latter as the President…

Azerbaijan and Morocco strengthen parliamentary ties in Baku meeting

Enhancing legislative bonds: Azerbaijan and Morocco advance cooperation Baku, June 23 — A high-level meeting between Azerbaijani and Moroccan parliamentary leaders in Baku has underscored the growing strength of bilateral…

East DRC security crisis: SADC urges adherence to Doha and Washington agreements

East DRC security crisis: SADC urges adherence to Doha and Washington agreements M23 rebels in Kibumba Security Tuesday, June 23, 2026 – 07:56 The Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened…

Escalating violence in eastern DRC prompts SADC emergency response

escalating violence in eastern DRC prompts SADC emergency response M23 rebels in Kibumba Security Tuesday, June 23, 2026 – 07:56 The Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened an extraordinary virtual…