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On July 15, 2026, Ousmane Sonko, a prominent political figure and leader of the Pastef party, celebrated his 52nd birthday. As Senegalese voices from across the political spectrum joined in honoring the man who currently […]
Government intervention to curb cement price hikes In response to escalating cement prices and reported shortages across multiple regions, the Nigerien government has implemented strict price controls. Two ministerial decrees, issued on July 13, 2026, […]
Following the monumental success of its initial cultural restitutions, Bénin is embarking on another pivotal phase. By officially establishing a National Scientific Committee on July 14, 2026, Cotonou is meticulously preparing for the repatriation of […]
On July 14, 2026, in Libreville, Vice-President of the government Hermann Immongault formally presented the preliminary report of Gabon’s General Population and Housing Census (RGPL) to Dieudonné Aba’a Owono, President of the Constitutional Court. This […]
In a decisive move against persistent cross-border terrorist threats, Bénin and Burkina Faso have activated a long-anticipated bilateral military cooperation. Joint patrols are now underway in the strategically vital Koualou region, marking a significant step […]
At the heart of Dakar, the Moroccan embassy’s residence hosted a special event on July 14th: the unveiling of a captivating photography exhibition titled Morocco–Senegal: A Shared History, A Common Future. The gathering brought together […]
Breaking News Security: diplomatic talks in Lomé address eastern DRC security crisis and mediation efforts⠀ Security: Beni: four killed in armed attack in Mangina⠀ Politics: Likasi: OCC Director General Pierre Lohohola Osomba on official visit […]
Le 14 juillet 2026, l’OMS a révélé que l’épidémie d’Ebola en RDC pourrait être deux à quatre fois plus importante que les 1 926 cas officiels annoncés par Kinshasa. Une remise en cause publique qui […]
The abrupt and unilateral decision by Burkinabè authorities to terminate scholarships for students pursuing studies in Morocco has sparked widespread concern, confirming for many observers the increasingly dictatorial trajectory of Ibrahim Traoré’s regime. This restrictive […]
Le gouvernement gabonais a lancé mardi à Libreville les conférences budgétaires consacrées aux recettes et aux dépenses, une étape clé dans la préparation du projet de loi de finances (PLF) 2027. By Marguerite Ndongo — […]
Benin and Burkina Faso launch joint anti-terrorism operation at Koualou border Responding decisively to the escalating terrorist threat jeopardizing regional stability, the Beninese Armed Forces and the Burkinabè Army have intensified their efforts through a […]
Senegal’s political landscape is set for a significant moment this Friday, July 17, 2026, as former president Macky Sall prepares to arrive in Dakar for a high-stakes discussion with his successor, Bassirou Diomaye Faye. In […]