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DRC’s democracy at a crossroads: why a three-block party system is the answer The ongoing debates surrounding the revision or replacement of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Constitution have brought to light a critical […]
politicsBenin diplomatic thaw between Benin and Niger amid regional tensions June 2, 2026 President Romuald Wadagni’s recent visits to Niamey and Ouagadougou signal a cautious but deliberate shift in relations between Benin and its neighbors […]
Economy Morocco-EU water plan: €348 million to tackle climate challenges This landmark partnership between Morocco and the European Union turns political commitments into concrete action to address one of the 21st century’s most pressing challenges. […]
The political landscape in Senegal has shifted dramatically with the abrupt end of the Diomaye-Sonko alliance, leaving a trail of confusion among the nation’s youth. Students at universities across Dakar express deep disappointment over the […]
Opposition challenges Sonko’s parliamentary reinstatement before the judges A group of opposition lawmakers has taken legal action against Ousmane Sonko’s reinstatement as a deputy and subsequent election as President of the National Assembly. In a […]
Goma’s economy struggles amid border closure with Rwanda Goma, a bustling city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is feeling the financial pinch as cross-border trade with Rwanda grinds to a halt. The closure […]
Human rights Burkina Faso shrinking civic space in Burkina Faso’s military regimes June 2, 20262 June 2026 The arrest of Imam Mohamed Ishaq Kindo and the suspension of Burkina Faso’s main student union highlight a […]
Burkina Faso’s civic space: a tightening grip under military rule In recent weeks, Burkina Faso has witnessed a series of troubling developments that signal a rapid erosion of civic freedoms. The arrest of prominent imam […]
Sonko addresses nation after Senegal’s cabinet reshuffle Senegal’s political landscape shifts as opposition leader Ousmane Sonko delivers a live address following the unveiling of Prime Minister Aliou Aminou Lo’s new cabinet. The announcement marks a […]
Ousmane Sonko calls for stronger African unity during 85th UPA session in Dakar The 85th session of the Executive Committee of the African Parliamentary Union (UPA) kicked off in Dakar on June 2, 2026, with […]
Bénin’s youth spearhead ecological commitment at 42nd national tree day in Tori-Bossito Bénin has intensified its efforts to restore forest landscapes with the launch of the 42nd National Tree Day, celebrated at the Public Primary […]
Politics Morocco champions humanitarian action at African Union security council As the African Union’s Champion on migration, Morocco has made humanitarian action a cornerstone of its foreign policy and African cooperation. Under the enlightened leadership […]