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The Autonomous Christian Movement for Sustainable Development (MAC 20), a Senegalese civil society organization, has highlighted the insufficient political involvement of Christians in the country. During a forum held on June 10 in Mbour, south […]
Politics In Congo, government digs in heels despite opposition shutdown June 3, 2026 Government refuses to budge on constitutional changes despite opposition-organized shutdown in Kinshasa. Both sides claim victory as political tensions escalate. After a […]
Socrate Nsimba Correspondent Moïse Katumbi Matata Ponyo Mapon Martin Fayulu Félix Tshisekedi Opposition Mobilises Against President’s Policies in Democratic Republic of Congo Tensions escalated in Kinshasa as opposition factions intensified their campaign to challenge President […]
The rehabilitation and modernization of the strategic Kara–Kabou highway linking Togo and Bénin has received a significant financial boost, with the African Development Bank (AfDB) approving over $59 million in funding through its African Development […]
key insights from Senegal’s new government lineup President Bassirou Diomaye Faye unveiled the composition of the new cabinet on Monday evening, marking a significant shift in governance just ten days after dismissing former Prime Minister […]
Historic milestone in Niger-Chad energy cooperation The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mr. Mourad Adjal, has revealed plans for a 40-megawatt electrical power plant in N’Djamena, Chad’s capital, with groundbreaking ceremonies scheduled within days. […]
Niamey, June 3, 2026 — The President of the Republic, General Abdourahamane Tiani, departed Niamey on Wednesday morning for an official visit to Ankara, described as both a working and friendship mission. This trip comes […]
In a bold move to strengthen regional integration, Bénin and Burkina Faso are advancing their diplomatic and economic collaboration with the upcoming 5th session of their Joint High-Level Commission. This landmark meeting, announced during President […]
The Togolese media and cultural landscape is in mourning following the passing of Eugène Kossi Atigan-Ameti, widely known as Eugène Atigan, who died on June 3, 2026, after suffering a sudden illness. His departure marks […]
The United Nations General Assembly’s Fourth Committee, responsible for special political and decolonization matters, has appointed Senegalese Ambassador Coly Seck as its president for the 81st session. This election occurred during a pivotal moment at […]
Alain Aka Côte d’Ivoire Correspondent Jean-Louis Billon Jean-Marc Yacé Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire Ivorian opposition party PDCI’s strategic moves to mend fractures Internal divisions within Côte d’Ivoire’s Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) have […]
For years, he embodied the hope of a radical break, draping himself in the mantle of a providential figure—the political “Messiah” Senegal was said to be waiting for to sweep away entrenched practices. Yet, after […]