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The escalating tensions between Madrid and Rabat often focus on migration flows, territorial disputes, or security cooperation. Yet beneath these headline-grabbing issues lies a quieter but no less critical vulnerability: Morocco’s heavy reliance on Spanish […]
Ousmane Sonko cautions President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on national assembly dissolution The prominent Pastef leader has stated unequivocally that, regardless of the President’s ultimate decision, the incumbent administration would find itself significantly weakened by another […]
The Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) shows no signs of abating, with the latest figures revealing a grim trajectory. Health officials confirmed over 1,850 deaths out of nearly 4,000 cases […]
From a 18th-century friendship treaty to a highway named after Donald Trump in the Sahara, the bond between the United States and Morocco has always stood out. This week, King Mohammed VI renamed a 1,000-kilometer […]
The ongoing discussion surrounding a potential dissolution of Senegal’s National Assembly continues to dominate the nation’s political discourse. During a significant Pastef rally held this Saturday in Linguère, Ousmane Sonko made his stance unequivocally clear […]
Gabon’s government has initiated sweeping changes to its civil service framework by eliminating automatic seniority-based promotions. This strategic overhaul marks a departure from a long-standing system that many argue has outlived its utility. As the […]
The Ituri province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo witnessed yet another brutal attack as Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an Islamic State-linked Ugandan militia, slaughtered at least thirteen unarmed civilians during a night raid. The […]
A gathering of political figures and diplomats in Dakar turned the spotlight back on former Senegalese President Macky Sall’s tenure, marked by the unveiling of a book penned by Oumar Demba Bâ, his longtime diplomatic […]
Today, August 9, 2026, a significant political gathering saw Ousmane Sonko address thousands of supporters in Linguère, where he voiced strong criticisms regarding the current presidential administration’s policies. Meanwhile, southern and eastern regions of Senegal […]
Ousmane Sonko ignited a passionate crowd of thousands during his recent rally in Linguère, delivering a scathing critique of the sitting president’s governance. He pointed to a stark disparity between the profound aspirations of the […]
In the bustling heart of Yaoundé, a distinct sense of anticipation permeates the political atmosphere as Cameroon quietly navigates discussions about its future leadership. With President Paul Biya, a prominent and enduring figure, continuing his […]
The prospect of an election postponement in Senegal has once again ignited political discourse in Dakar. After Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s initial strong statement, El Malick Ndiaye, a prominent member of the governing party, has […]