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Dakar — The Speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, has reignited discussions surrounding the country’s public debt, questioning whether portions of the financial commitments inherited from previous administrations could be classified as ‘odious debt.’ […]
Politics Ousmane Sonko comments on 2029 presidential run speculation June 15, 2026 In a recent appearance on France 24, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party and President of the National Assembly, addressed growing speculation […]
A controversial letter that recently surfaced on social media has ignited heated debates across Sénégal. Authored by Juan Branco, a French lawyer and essayist known for defending controversial figures such as Kemi Seba, the document […]
Pastef’s internal debate: no rush to decide on Faye’s fate The political rift within Senegal’s ruling party continues to dominate public discourse. While some members demand the removal of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Ousmane Sonko, […]
Following intensive negotiations in Niamey, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Nigerien authorities, paving the way for a disbursement of 26.3 million dollars—equivalent to approximately 17.8 billion CFA francs. This […]
Politics Gabon’s new era: Parliament takes center stage in governance By Editor-in-Chief June 15, 2026 151 No comment Libreville, June 15, 2026 — Gabon stands at a historic crossroads in its political evolution. For the […]
With the summer transfer window approaching, uncertainty looms over the future of Bradley Barcola at Paris Saint-Germain. While the 23-year-old winger remains a key figure under Luis Enrique, he has not dismissed the idea of […]
Northern Mali is bracing for heightened confrontation as the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) escalates its mobilization efforts, following directives issued by its Defense leadership at the end of May. The separatist faction is […]
Chad’s unprecedented capital mobilization: a blueprint for emerging economies In an era where global funding streams are increasingly fractured and official development aid continues to decline, Chad has achieved a remarkable feat. According to projections […]
international relations how saudi arabia, qatar, Turkey and Iran challenge Morocco’s influence in africa massive financial investments in mosques, religious training, and charity work: saudi arabia, qatar, Turkey, and Iran are deploying their resources to […]
DRC referendum law explained: what’s next for Felix Tshisekedi’s potential third term? The Democratic Republic of Congo’s National Assembly has overwhelmingly approved the referendum organization bill, setting the stage for potential constitutional changes. Opposition voices […]
In a forthright response to concerns surrounding Senegal’s debt trajectory and the anticipated International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to Dakar, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, delivered a candid assessment of his tenure as […]