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Human rights violations in DRC: contrasting realities between Kinshasa and the East Society Wednesday, 3 June 2026 – 18:03 Paul Nsapu, president of the National Commission on Human Rights (CNDH), has highlighted stark disparities in […]
Politics Gabon: Bilie By Nze remains in custody amid legal scrutiny Editor-in-Chief June 3, 2026 81 No comments Libreville, June 3, 2026 — The continued detention of Alain-Claude Bilie By Nze, former Prime Minister and […]
The Kingdom of Morocco has elevated its dam policy to the status of a national strategic priority under the visionary leadership of King Mohammed VI, transforming it into a cornerstone of its water sovereignty. Speaking […]
Politics Gabon’s president outlines bold economic and political roadmap By Editor-in-Chief June 3, 2026 166 No comment Libreville, June 3, 2026 – Addressing international media in a carefully staged event at the Cité de la […]
Senegal’s political crisis: president Macky Sall calls for calm amid Ousmane Sonko controversy Info Following days of escalating unrest triggered by the arrest of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on alleged moral grounds, Senegalese President Macky […]
The first wave of Burkinabè pilgrims has touched down in Ouagadougou, landing at the international airport on June 2, 2026. A total of 342 faithful returned, greeted by family members and local authorities after weeks […]
The dust has barely settled on Ousmane Sonko’s latest public statements challenging President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s leadership, when Aminata Touré, coordinator of the Diomaye Président coalition, stepped forward to address national concerns. Speaking this morning, […]
The United States has imposed targeted sanctions on high-ranking commanders of two armed groups operating in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since 2021. The move follows a growing pattern of violence and […]
The recent official visits by Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni to Abuja, Niamey, and Ouagadougou signal a fresh chapter in restoring and strengthening cross-border relations across West Africa. This renewed diplomatic momentum is driven by deep-rooted […]
Kinshasa Youth Group Demands Conditions for Constitutional Reform in DR Congo Politics June 3, 2026 A prominent youth organization in Kinshasa has outlined strict conditions that must be met before supporting any constitutional reform in […]
The unyielding bond between Burkina Faso and Italy shone brightly during the 80th anniversary celebrations of the Italian Republic. The Italian Embassy in Ouagadougou hosted an evening event on June 2, 2026, bringing together Burkinabè […]
The renewed momentum in economic and diplomatic relations between Benin and Niger signals a pivotal shift in West African trade dynamics. Following a high-stakes working visit by Beninese President Romuald Wadagni to Niamey on June […]