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In a political landscape marked by internal debates within PASTEF, Minister Moussa Bala Fofana has responded to recent remarks made by party leader Ousmane Sonko. With unwavering conviction, he reaffirmed his loyalty to President Bassirou […]
Tensions in Senegal’s political landscape have escalated following the removal of Ousmane Sonko from his position as Prime Minister. The decision has triggered a wave of resignations among public officials, casting doubt on the stability […]
The Morocco Paradox: A Nation of Contrasts Modern Morocco stands at a crossroads. The country boasts world-class infrastructure—high-speed rail lines, state-of-the-art ports like Tanger Med, and cutting-edge renewable energy projects such as the Noor Ouarzazate […]
Pastef’s high-stakes strategy ahead of Ousmane Sonko’s political move The Pastef party’s upcoming congress is set to be a defining moment, with the first day reserved for internal deliberations and statutory elections. Sunday’s mass rally […]
Senegalese winger Krépin Diatta set for Premier League switch After his contract with AS Monaco expires, Senegalese international Krépin Diatta is drawing attention from top European clubs. The 27-year-old winger is keen to revive his […]
As Senegal’s PASTEF party prepares for its highly anticipated congress, tensions within the ruling coalition have resurfaced following recent statements by opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. Presidential advisor Aldiouma Sow has forcefully refuted allegations of a […]
During a high-profile ceremony at the presidential palace, newly appointed Director-General of Taxes Edith Laure Mbiguidi Oyaya and her leadership team received their marching orders from President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. The session underscored the […]
A pivotal moment arrives for Cameroon’s logistics ambitions on June 4 in Yaoundé, as the government, Africa Global Logistics (AGL), and Camalco—Canyon Resources’ local subsidiary—prepare to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance the […]
Cameroon’s government has given the green light to Prometal, the country’s leading steel processor, to secure 90 megawatts of electricity directly from the Electricity Development Corporation (EDC). The decision follows a directive issued on June […]
opposition DRC test strike: what happened in Kinshasa In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, opposition leaders called for a “dead city” protest in Kinshasa to challenge potential constitutional changes. Did their strategy work? What’s […]
east Congo crisis: MSF battles mass displacement amid healthcare collapse June 4, 2026 The humanitarian crisis gripping South Kivu Province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached catastrophic levels. In Baraka, ongoing armed […]
Mali restricts 125cc motorcycles over rising jihadist threats The Malian government has imposed a blanket ban on the use of motorcycles with engines of 125cc or larger outside major urban centers, including Bamako. This sweeping […]