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Politics Gabon’s leader wins global award for political courage By Editor-in-Chief 20 July 2026 119 No comment Libreville, Monday 20 July 2026 — The 2026 Political Courage Award presented to Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui […]
Thiès gears up for Ousmane Sonko’s high-energy visit Thiès, a city known for its rail heritage, is buzzing with anticipation as it prepares to welcome opposition leader Ousmane Sonko this Sunday. Party organizers are pulling […]
Breaking News Politics: DRC President Félix Tshisekedi cancels UN trip Justice: Military justice in Grand Bandundu receives new vehicles to boost logistics Cartoon: Burundi dialogue continues as C64 coalition maintains protest plans Security: Deadly landslide […]
In any functioning democracy, matters of national defense are inherently sensitive. Military operations, intelligence activities, and strategic partnerships often operate behind closed doors. Yet when secrecy becomes entrenched—particularly on issues central to public interest—it breeds […]
inside look at Ousmane Sonko’s legislative agenda in Senegal’s parliament A landmark bill proposing mandatory asset declarations for outgoing presidents gains momentum, backed by key legal figures in Dakar. Senegal’s National Assembly is gearing up […]
The Burkina Faso of yesterday was known more for its stability than for its crises. While that period was not without criticism, it was nonetheless a time when citizens could move freely, farm their lands, […]
Bénin constitutional court reviews april presidential election The Constitutional Court of Bénin concluded a five-day workshop on Friday, July 17, in Agoué, dedicated to analyzing the April 12, 2026 presidential election process. High-ranking judges and […]
Politics Cameroun parliament sessions: duration raises concerns over legislative efficiency Journalist Guibai Gatama highlights the Cameroonian parliament’s limited working time as a barrier to fulfilling its constitutional duties. Marturin ATCHA |July 20, 2026|2 min read […]
Cameroun’s parliamentary session duration sparks debate over legislative efficiency The length of parliamentary sessions in Cameroun has become a pressing issue, with journalist Guibai Gatama questioning the National Assembly’s ability to fulfill its constitutional duties […]
On July 17, 2026, a coalition of Defence and Security Forces (FDS) units faced a brutal ambush in Niger’s Tillabéri region. Official military statements confirmed that the attack resulted in the deaths of sixteen personnel, […]
The departmental secretariat of the Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP) for Mankono commune and sub-prefecture recently convened its political re-entry sessions on July 17 and 18, 2026. These crucial gatherings focused on […]
France’s stance on Cameroon’s 2025 presidential election: no public congratulations from Macron The aftermath of Cameroon’s October 2025 presidential election has sparked diplomatic curiosity in Paris. While France has traditionally sent formal congratulations following similar […]