Senegal’s constitutional council sidesteps Sonko case, raising institutional concerns

The Senegalese Constitutional Council, once hailed for its bold stance during the February 2024 crisis, has taken a step back in its latest ruling. On June 17, 2026, the Council…

East DRC crisis: unity of occupied territories remains non-negotiable, says national assembly president

East DRC crisis: unity of occupied territories remains non-negotiable, says national assembly president People detained by AFC/M23 rebels in Goma Security Friday, 19 June 2026 – 10:44 The President of…

Benin parliament to deliberate urgent fiscal and institutional reforms friday

Bénin: parliamentary session to debate two emergency bills on Friday The 10th legislature of the Bénin National Assembly will convene this Friday at the Palais des Gouverneurs for a special…

Burkina Faso debates religious freedom law amid security challenges

Burkina Faso’s legislative body, the Assemblée législative du Peuple (ALP), is set to review a landmark bill on religious freedom this Saturday, June 20, 2026. The proposed legislation, endorsed by…

Sénégal political showdown: Faye and Sonko’s power struggle reshapes governance

Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko, once unified under the PASTEF banner that propelled them to power in March 2024, now find themselves locked in a high-stakes political confrontation that…

DRC east turmoil: AFC/M23 accuses peace mediators of complicity in diplomatic sabotage

The political wing of the AFC/M23 movement has sharply criticized what it describes as a dangerous escalation in Kinshasa’s rhetoric and the inaction of international mediators, following recent remarks by…

African governance in focus: Niger attacks, DRC reforms and global tensions

Niger, Democratic Republic of Congo and global geopolitical shifts This week’s key developments in African governance and international tensions took center stage as regional security challenges intensified and constitutional debates…

Rabat hosts inaugural ceremony for african culture capital headquarters

Rabat inaugurates headquarters for african culture capitals A landmark event unfolded in Rabat on Thursday as the headquarters for the African Capitals of Culture (CAC) was officially inaugurated. The ceremony…

N’Djamena youth tackle hardship through sand trade struggles

Survival in the sand: how N’Djamena’s youth confront economic challenges In the bustling capital of Chad, young people are turning to sand hauling as a last resort to escape grinding…

Morocco gambia deepen strategic ties in high-level talks

In a significant step toward bolstering bilateral relations, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Abroad, Nasser Bourita, met with Gambian counterpart Sering Modou Njie in Rabat on…

Morocco’s baraka advocates proactive diplomacy amid global tensions

In a compelling address to the Democratic Centrist International, Morocco’s Secretary-General of the Istiqlal Party, Nizar Baraka, urged centrist political forces to transition from mere dialogue to decisive action in…

PSG and Real Madrid lock horns over Michael Olise’s future

The 2024 season has seen Michael Olise emerge as one of the world’s most electrifying wingers, dazzling fans at Bayern Munich. His performances have caught the attention of Europe’s elite,…