Ousmane Sonko to address press amid political tensions in Senegal

Ousmane Sonko, Speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly and leader of the opposition party Pastef, has called for a press conference scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, at 5:00 PM GMT. The…

85th UPA session: Ousmane Sonko advocates for a united and sovereign Africa

85th UPA session: Ousmane Sonko advocates for a united and sovereign Africa The leader of the National Assembly of Sénégal, Ousmane Sonko, has extended a formal welcome to delegations from…

Psg and arsenal champions league final: media blunders spark laughter

The final whistle of the Champions League showdown between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal on May 30th left more than just a trophy up for grabs—it also exposed some glaring oversights…

Gabon’s president to visit France in july 2026 for key bilateral talks

President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon has confirmed he will undertake an official visit to France on July 20, 2026, marking a significant step in the evolving diplomatic ties…

Senegal hosts historic 85th african parliamentary union session under sonko’s leadership

The Senegalese capital, Dakar, is set to host a landmark gathering from June 3 to 4, 2026, as the 85th Executive Committee Session of the African Parliamentary Union unfolds. With…

Benin and Nigeria strengthen ties in historic diplomatic visit

The Federal Republic of Nigeria rolled out the red carpet for Benin’s newly elected President, Romuald Wadagni, welcoming him to Lagos on June 1st for his maiden overseas trip following…

Tchad: governance through chaos, a deliberate strategy

EDITORIAL Tchad: governance through chaos, a deliberate strategy Dying for a water source in the 21st century is neither divine punishment nor an ancestral tradition—it is the direct consequence of…

Maroc and uae leaders strengthen ties during private visit in Rabat

Royal Palace officials issued a formal statement following a high-level meeting in Rabat. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, paid a private…

Gabon secures €40m Moroccan investment for Owendo cement plant expansion

At a landmark ceremony held on May 20, 2026, at the Palais Rénovation in Libreville, a significant investment agreement was finalized between Anas Sefrioui, CEO of Ciments de l’Afrique (CIMAF),…

Bénin’s new president initiates diplomatic reset with Sahel states

The government in Cotonou has inaugurated a significant diplomatic reorientation. Immediately following his inauguration as Bénin’s head of state, President Romuald Wadagni embarked on a strategic regional tour, commencing with…

Surviving Jnim blockades in Mali amid hunger, fear and talks

West Africa surviving Jnim blockades in Mali amid hunger, fear and talks Tuesday, 2 June 2026 / The Jnim’s strategy now hinges on blockades as its primary weapon of war.…

Diplomatic thaw: Benin’s president visits Niger amid rising regional tensions

The President of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, touched down in Niamey on Tuesday for an official visit that could signal a thaw in the strained diplomatic relations between Benin and Niger.…