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Félix Tshisekedi joins high-level summit in Angola amid global security challenges The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, arrived in Luanda on Thursday 16 July 2026 at the invitation […]
Senegal politics: Waly Diouf Bodian dismissed after Macky Sall prophecy resurfaces Waly Diouf Bodian, a prominent advocate for Ousmane Sonko, has been removed from his position at the helm of Dakar’s autonomous port by President […]
During an official visit to Luanda, Angola, where he received a warm welcome from his counterpart João Lourenço, President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo delivered a profoundly impactful speech, resonating with significant […]
Benin customs intercept over 5,500 smuggled smartphones The Beninese customs authorities have achieved a landmark success in their ongoing campaign against cross-border fraud. On July 12, 2026, a major operation at the Hillacondji border crossing […]
PoliticsSenegal Senegal’s diomaye faye and macky sall meeting stirs controversy In Senegal, the anticipated meeting between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his predecessor Macky Sall has ignited significant controversy, particularly among families of victims from […]
On July 16, 2026, Gabon’s Ministry of Mines will commence a comprehensive verification and regularization campaign targeting all gold mining titles. This significant undertaking signals the state’s firm commitment to reassert control over a sector […]
Breaking News Politique: À Luanda Félix Tshisekedi dénonce une application « à géométrie variable » du droit international : « Nous ne pouvons pas invoquer la souveraineté dans certaines crises et la relativiser dans d’autres […]
Three years ago, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) set a Ligue 1 record with Neymar’s transfer to Al-Hilal for €90 million. Now, Lille OSC (LOSC) president Olivier Létang is aiming to surpass that figure with 18-year-old Moroccan […]
President Macky Sall’s brief Dakar visit draws unexpected attention Senegal’s President Macky Sall made a surprise appearance in Dakar this week, marking a short yet noteworthy stopover in the capital. The visit, characterized by its […]
Politics Gabon steps up in reshaping global south diplomacy By Editor-in-Chief July 17, 2026 122 No comments Libreville, July 17, 2026 — As geopolitical tensions intensify and traditional alliances fragment, Gabon is positioning itself as […]
Lomé — A new chapter in Togo–Luxembourg relations is unfolding as both nations prioritize high-impact sectors for sustainable development. During a working visit to Lomé on July 15, Xavier Bettel, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign […]
La Cour suprême rejette le référé de l'Unis L'Union nationale pour l'intégrité et la souveraineté (UNIS) a été rejetée dans son référé en faveur de l'installation d'Ousmane Sonko à la présidence de l'Assemblée nationale. La […]