The Pastef party is more united than ever behind its leader. Ousmane Sonko was overwhelmingly re-elected as party president during Saturday’s congress. Removed from the […]
Month: June 2026
Ousmane Sonko warns Diomaye Faye against postponing 2027 local elections
Ousmane Sonko, the leader of PASTEF, addressed the issue of the upcoming local elections during his inauguration rally on Sunday at the Dakar Arena, delivering […]
Madagascar’s colonel randrianirina explores Libreville’s iconic sites, praises Gabon’s progress
On the second day of his diplomatic engagement in Libreville, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, who presides over the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar, embarked on […]
US sanctions target AFC/M23 intelligence officer and FDLR commander in DRC
DRC: why are the US imposing new sanctions? Three months after targeting the Rwandan army and several of its senior officials, Washington has taken fresh […]
Cameroon opens budget debate under tight financial and political constraints
The Cameroonian parliament opens its second ordinary session of the year on June 9, traditionally dedicated to the budget orientation debate. Senators and deputies will […]
Ousmane Sonko draws new political lines at Pastef congress
Pastef-Les Patriotes, the parliamentary majority party, held its first national congress since its 2014 founding over the weekend in Dakar. The gathering was an opportunity […]
Abidjan’s pressing issues: evictions, elections, and world cup dreams dominate the headlines
Côte d’Ivoire-AIP/ Press review: Abidjan evictions, elections, and sporting ambitions dominate the news Abidjan, June 8, 2026 – The city’s recent events have been marked […]
Belgium shuts down its embassy in Mali, marking a historic break
After decades of bilateral cooperation, Brussels made it official on Friday, June 5: Belgium’s diplomatic mission in Bamako will permanently close. The effective date is […]
Cameroon’s sonamines tightens grip on gold mining sector
The National Mining Company, Sonamines, is significantly increasing its scrutiny of gold mining operators across Cameroon. Following a comprehensive inspection tour through the Adamaoua and […]
Gabon and eu strengthen ties in second political dialogue session
The second session of the political dialogue between Gabon and the European Union kicks off today, June 8, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès de […]
Mbappé’s world cup mission may sway real madrid’s olise transfer pursuit
As the French national team prepares to jet off to Boston for the upcoming 2026 World Cup (June 11-July 19), all eyes are on whether […]
Ebola outbreak in democratic republic of Congo reaches 515 confirmed cases with 91 deaths
Ebola crisis escalates in Democratic Republic of Congo with 515 confirmed cases and 91 fatalities Health Monday, June 8, 2026 – 07:40 The Ebola outbreak […]