Gabon’s president and Libreville mayor discuss urban development plans

The President of the Republic met with Libreville’s Mayor, Eugène Mba, to assess local governance progress and strengthen state-municipal coordination for citizen service delivery. This routine follow-up meeting focused on…

Senegal’s sonko pushes for african parliamentary union reform

Dakar — The President of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, held a pivotal meeting on Thursday with Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, as part of the ongoing 85th session of the African…

Sonko urges reforms for stronger African parliamentary union

During the 85th session of the Executive Committee of the African Parliamentary Union (APU), Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, met with Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge, Chair of the…

Mali restricts 125cc+ motorcycles to tackle armed group mobility

The Malian authorities have imposed stringent restrictions on the circulation and trade of motorcycles with engine displacements of 125 cubic centimeters and above, effective for a renewable one-year period. Outside…

Mali’s eagles reveal starting XI for international friendly against Iran

The Mali national football team, known as the Eagles, is currently intensifying their preparations in Antalya, Turkey. They are gearing up for an international friendly match against Iran, scheduled for…

Senegal parliament speaker urges african parliamentary reform

During the 85th session of the Executive Committee of the African Parliamentary Union (APU), Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly of Senegal, held a meeting on June 4 with…

Côte d’Ivoire and Bénin strengthen ties for west african integration

On June 4, 2026, Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara welcomed his Bénin counterpart Romuald Wadagni in Abidjan for a high-level working visit. The meeting underscored the deepening strategic partnership between…

Us visa policy change affects gabonese travelers by 2026

The Trump administration announced a major shift in visa issuance policies, set to take effect by June 2026. Starting then, the United States will halt visa services from several African…

Niamey’s elite military school honors top students in 2026 awards

Niamey, June 4, 2026 — The Prytanée Militaire de Niamey (PMN) celebrated its brightest students this week during an awards ceremony that capped the 2025-2026 academic year. Under the distinguished…

Maurice Kamto challenges Cameroon’s municipal mandate extension before constitutional council

Cameroon opposition leader Maurice Kamto denounces government over unconstitutional municipal term extension Maurice Kamto, leader of Cameroon’s Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon (MRC), has condemned the latest extension of…

JNIM denies reports of its second-in-command’s death in Mali strike

The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has categorically refuted claims surrounding the demise of Sidna Ag Hita, its deputy leader and a close associate of Iyad…

Trans-Saharan gas pipeline breakthrough in algiers

Algiers, June 4, 2026 — A defining milestone has been reached for the trans-Saharan gas pipeline (TSGP) project after years of anticipation. On Wednesday, energy officials from Niger, Algeria, and…