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PolitiqueAfrique ECOWAS summit convenes in Freetown amid AES absence Freetown is currently hosting the gathering of ECOWAS heads of state and government this weekend. Notably, Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, having withdrawn from the organization, […]
CEDEAO summit in Freetown focuses on security without three Sahel nations Mohamed Touré Friday, July 17, 2026 The 69th Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) summit convened in Freetown, Sierra Leone, amid a defining […]
Senegal politics: Waly Diouf Bodian dismissed after Macky Sall prophecy resurfaces Waly Diouf Bodian, a prominent advocate for Ousmane Sonko, has been removed from his position at the helm of Dakar’s autonomous port by President […]
During an official visit to Luanda, Angola, where he received a warm welcome from his counterpart João Lourenço, President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo delivered a profoundly impactful speech, resonating with significant […]
Benin customs intercept over 5,500 smuggled smartphones The Beninese customs authorities have achieved a landmark success in their ongoing campaign against cross-border fraud. On July 12, 2026, a major operation at the Hillacondji border crossing […]
PoliticsSenegal Senegal’s diomaye faye and macky sall meeting stirs controversy In Senegal, the anticipated meeting between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his predecessor Macky Sall has ignited significant controversy, particularly among families of victims from […]
In Senegal, the upcoming meeting between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his predecessor, Macky Sall, has sparked outrage among families of victims of political repression during Sall’s tenure. These families argue that the visit occurs […]
On July 16, 2026, Gabon’s Ministry of Mines will commence a comprehensive verification and regularization campaign targeting all gold mining titles. This significant undertaking signals the state’s firm commitment to reassert control over a sector […]
Breaking News Politique: À Luanda Félix Tshisekedi dénonce une application « à géométrie variable » du droit international : « Nous ne pouvons pas invoquer la souveraineté dans certaines crises et la relativiser dans d’autres […]
Three years ago, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) set a Ligue 1 record with Neymar’s transfer to Al-Hilal for €90 million. Now, Lille OSC (LOSC) president Olivier Létang is aiming to surpass that figure with 18-year-old Moroccan […]
France-Morocco: a renewed partnership overshadowed by Pegasus revelations During a high-level visit to Rabat on July 16, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and Moroccan authorities openly celebrated a rekindled bilateral relationship. Security cooperation, investment initiatives, […]
President Macky Sall’s brief Dakar visit draws unexpected attention Senegal’s President Macky Sall made a surprise appearance in Dakar this week, marking a short yet noteworthy stopover in the capital. The visit, characterized by its […]