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African Politics Tshisekedi’s Gabon Visit Revives Historic Ties and Boosts Regional Cooperation By Chief Editor August 15, 2026 108 No comment Libreville, Saturday, August 15, 2026 — President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo’s three-day working and friendship […]
Mercato Dayann Methalie officially joins Sunderland with Toulouse’s blessing August 15, 2026 Share Share WhatsApp LinkedIn Email Messenger After weeks of back-and-forth negotiations, both Toulouse FC and Sunderland AFC have reached a definitive agreement over […]
Gabon’s head of state, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, welcomed Sidi Ould Tah, President of the African Development Bank (BAD), to Libreville for a strategic meeting aimed at strengthening economic ties between the panafrican institution and […]
A widely shared video recently underscored the unexpectedly high cost of living in Dakar, revealing that everyday commodities, such as chicken priced at 2,610 F CFA per kilogram, often exceed costs found in Paris. This […]
Newcastle United are making a final push to complete the signing of Benfica defender Amar Dedić before the Premier League curtain-raiser against Liverpool. The Magpies have agreed a fee of up to £30 million for […]
Algeria and Niger have taken a significant step forward in regional energy integration, forging stronger commercial and strategic bonds between the two Sahel nations. Through a deepened partnership between Algeria’s Sonatrach and Niger’s Sonidep, the […]
Algeria has recently intensified its diplomatic efforts with Mali and Niger, two key neighbors in the Sahel, following a period of strained relations and growing influence from Morocco. In a strategic move, Algiers has reopened […]
Senegal’s much-anticipated constitutional reform, a key pledge from the current administration, is now progressing into an extensive consultation phase. A prominent coalition of civil society organizations, dedicated to implementing the findings of the National Assizes […]
The imperative for enhanced transparency in Senegal’s governance has brought the discussion surrounding asset declarations back to the forefront. Khalifa Sall, the influential former mayor of Dakar and a prominent figure within Taxawu Sénégal, has […]
Algeria and Niger boost energy cooperation Kafra Sud-Est 1 exploration begins Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb, acting on President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s directive, traveled to Niger on Thursday. There, alongside his Nigerien counterpart, Ali Mahaman Lamine […]
Lomé, August 14, 2026 — Four days of intensive scientific exchange concluded on Friday at the University of Lomé with the close of the 26th edition of the West African Chemistry Conference (SOACHIM). Co-organized by […]
Opposition leaders in Senegal who remain active on the ground While many opposition figures in Senegal remain confined to Dakar’s political circles, a handful of leaders are taking their campaigns directly to the people. Leaders […]