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The French ambassador to Senegal, Christine Fages, spoke in Dakar on Friday, October 2, 2026, during the port call of the French Navy helicopter carrier Mistral. She described the visit as a strong symbol of […]
Algeria’s Sonelgaz has signed two memorandums of understanding with Senegal’s national electricity company, Senelec, prompting fresh debate over Algeria’s expanding energy influence in West Africa and raising expectations for a broader government-level agreement in Dakar […]
What happens after Gabon’s first national day for retirees? Reactions and the road ahead Libreville, Saturday 3 October 2026 – Gabon has taken a step that goes beyond ceremony. On 1 October 2026, the capital […]
After the Mistral’s departure from Dakar: reactions, debates and the road ahead for Franco-Senegalese defence ties The French amphibious helicopter carrier Mistral has just wrapped up a five-day stop in Dakar, and the visit has […]
The legal framework behind the national dialogue Kinshasa — The national dialogue announced by President Félix Tshisekedi must be understood as a political mechanism for consultation and pacification, not as a parallel institution, a Paris-based […]
Mecca — A single incident inside the Grand Mosque can set off tremors far beyond its walls. In the early hours of Friday, the spiritual heart of more than 1.8 billion Muslims came dangerously close […]
The latest United Nations report accusing the AFC/M23 coalition of systematically targeting civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has triggered a wave of reactions and raised urgent questions about what comes next. The findings, […]
The recent placement of Benin at 19th position among African nations in tourism development has triggered a wave of reactions across the country. The ranking, drawn from the Travel & Tourism Development Index, assesses infrastructure […]
Bissau – The decision by Guinea-Bissau’s military leadership to bar former president Umaro Sissoco Embaló from returning home has triggered a wave of reactions across the political spectrum and beyond, opening a new chapter of […]
LOMÉ — What started as a routine afternoon at Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport (AIGE) in Lomé turned into a scene of horror and humiliation that has ignited a nationwide debate about infrastructure neglect and accountability. […]
What the national assembly’s vote means for the special funds debate Senegal’s political landscape shifted this Thursday, October 1, 2026, as the national assembly, led by Ousmane Sonko, voted to override government amendments on a […]
How Benin’s financing shift is reshaping the national conversation Benin’s economic transformation has moved into a new phase, and it is sparking reactions well beyond the finance ministry. With growth reaching 8.1% in 2025 and […]