The civil proceedings pitting Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko against former minister Mame Mbaye Niang, concerning the contested ownership of a villa within Cité Keur Gorgui, […]
Author: Ramatou Soumana
Journalist
New referendum law in DRC fuels debate on popular sovereignty
Twenty years after the 2005 referendum law, lawmakers in the Democratic Republic of Congo approved a new text that establishes the conditions for holding referendums, […]
Niger champions nafissatou idé sadou’s un bid for women’s rights
Niamey, June 10, 2026 – Niger is proactively working to elevate its standing within global bodies. To this end, Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey, who presides […]
Bénin’s asset-light aviation strategy: a fiscal discipline model
In a departure from the prevailing political tradition across the continent, where a presidential fleet symbolises sovereignty and prestige, Bénin has steadfastly pursued a radical […]
Benin and Mali seal new solidarity pact in Bamako
Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni made a historic working visit to Bamako on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Welcomed by Mali’s head of state, General Assimi Goita, […]
Burkina Faso public administration now required to address citizens as ‘comrade’
A significant step in the ideological restructuring of Burkina Faso has been taken. As of 1 June, a formal directive mandates that all public administration […]
André Noël Essian installs over 20 senior officials at Cameroon’s National Assembly
André Noël Essian installs over 20 senior officials at Cameroon’s National Assembly Following the opening of the second regular session of the 2026 legislative year, […]
Gabon asserts sovereignty over iboga: new authorization required for sacred plant exploitation
Libreville, Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – Gabon is taking firm control over its sacred Iboga plant, initiating a new phase in the global struggle for […]
Gabon embraces food sovereignty with SONOCO’s agribusiness investment
Politique Gabon embraces food sovereignty with SONOCO’s agribusiness investment Libreville – Gabon stands on the cusp of a significant economic transformation, marked by a pivotal […]
Drc constitution debates ignite university campuses as government pushes for reforms
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is witnessing a surge in academic debates centered on the country’s Constitution, just as the government ramps up […]
Drc: Hrw reports widespread forced recruitment and harsh detention by M23 in east
Forced recruitment on a massive scale Human Rights Watch released a report on June 10 documenting that the M23 armed group has forcibly enlisted thousands […]
Yaoundé’s urban sprawl: balancing growth with sustainable city planning
«Yaoundé has transformed dramatically over the past two decades,» reflects a lifelong resident of Cameroon’s political capital. «The city of my youth, once confined to […]