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Following intensive negotiations in Niamey, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Nigerien authorities, paving the way for a disbursement of 26.3 million dollars—equivalent to approximately 17.8 billion CFA francs. This […]
Politics Gabon’s new era: Parliament takes center stage in governance By Editor-in-Chief June 15, 2026 151 No comment Libreville, June 15, 2026 — Gabon stands at a historic crossroads in its political evolution. For the […]
With the summer transfer window approaching, uncertainty looms over the future of Bradley Barcola at Paris Saint-Germain. While the 23-year-old winger remains a key figure under Luis Enrique, he has not dismissed the idea of […]
Northern Mali is bracing for heightened confrontation as the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) escalates its mobilization efforts, following directives issued by its Defense leadership at the end of May. The separatist faction is […]
Chad’s unprecedented capital mobilization: a blueprint for emerging economies In an era where global funding streams are increasingly fractured and official development aid continues to decline, Chad has achieved a remarkable feat. According to projections […]
international relations how saudi arabia, qatar, Turkey and Iran challenge Morocco’s influence in africa massive financial investments in mosques, religious training, and charity work: saudi arabia, qatar, Turkey, and Iran are deploying their resources to […]
DRC referendum law explained: what’s next for Felix Tshisekedi’s potential third term? The Democratic Republic of Congo’s National Assembly has overwhelmingly approved the referendum organization bill, setting the stage for potential constitutional changes. Opposition voices […]
In a forthright response to concerns surrounding Senegal’s debt trajectory and the anticipated International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to Dakar, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, delivered a candid assessment of his tenure as […]
In a recent interview, Ousmane Sonko, leader of Senegal’s Pastef party, addressed growing calls for the exclusion of President Diomaye Faye from the movement. Sonko emphasized that decisions regarding membership and disciplinary measures will be […]
Senegal’s diplomacy under Cheikh Niang: building bridges with the AES alliance Senegal’s Minister of African Integration, Foreign Affairs, and Senegalese Abroad, Cheikh Niang, is positioning himself as a key figure in reshaping diplomatic ties with […]
On 15 June 2026, the 145 deputies and 70 senators of Gabon’s Parliament will gather in a historic Congress session to hear the presidential address from Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, as mandated by Article 93 […]
DRC–Egypt military ties strengthen with congolese soldier training program Military cooperation between Kinshasa and Cairo Security Sunday 14 June 2026 – 22:19 Strengthening defense ties through strategic cooperation President Félix Tshisekedi concluded a two-day official […]