Pastef stands more united than ever behind a single leader. Ousmane Sonko was overwhelmingly re-elected as head of his party during Saturday’s congress. Removed from […]
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Senegal: Ousmane Sonko’s next moves after sweeping party re-election
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ebola outbreak in democratic republic of Congo reaches 515 cases with 91 deaths
The Ebola virus disease outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to escalate, with the latest health ministry report confirming 515 confirmed […]
Niamey hosts Islamic scholars conference on moderate islam and peace in Africa
The Mohammed VI Foundation of African Ulema convened an international symposium on June 6 and 7 in Niamey, focusing on “The Commandery of the Faithful […]
Bénin presidential transition: Talon as facilitator, Wadagni as guarantor in Celestial Church reunification
A revealing audience on June 4, 2026 President Romuald Wadagni’s meeting with a delegation from the Celestial Church of Christ on June 4, 2026 carries […]
Niger and Turkey strengthen ties as general tiani visits ankara
For his first official trip outside Africa since taking power in July 2023, General Abdourahamane Tiani chose Turkey. This historic visit to Ankara, which concluded […]
Niger’s tactical arms deal with Turkey: hidden costs of a strategic barter
During his official visit to Ankara, General Abdourahamane Tchiani stirred significant debate by disclosing that Recep Tayyip Erdogan had authorized the delivery of military equipment […]
Burkina Faso and Mali draw 2-2 in friendly ahead of women’s afcon 2026
The Etalons Dames completed another series of preparation friendlies for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). After a goalless draw (0-0), Burkina Faso […]