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In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Constitutional Court has delivered a crucial ruling concerning the proposed referendum law. This pivotal decision holds significant implications for the nation’s constitutional framework and future political direction, sparking […]
NIAMEY, July 28, 2026 – A pivotal phase has been reached in Niger’s public administration transformation efforts. During its first ordinary session of 2026, the Consulting Council for Refoundation (CCR) dedicated substantial discussion to the […]
A social media user in Cameroon has been handed a six-month prison sentence for allegedly insulting the country’s head of state. The ruling, delivered by a local court, stems from a Facebook post that authorities […]
DR Congo’s Constitutional Court has validated the law allowing Felix Tshisekedi to run for a third term as president. The ruling comes after Tshisekedi, who took office in 2019, won the country’s presidential election last […]
The young athletes from Burkina Faso delivered impressive performances at the recent U18 and U20 Athletics Championships held in Ouagadougou. With a total of 67 medals, the country took top spot ahead of Benin, Côte […]
In a fresh development in Senegal’s political landscape, Member of Parliament Guy Marius Sagna has publicly disclosed the amounts allocated to Ousmane Sonko under the political funds framework during his tenure as Prime Minister. The […]
GABON CITY, July 28 (Jeune Afrique) – The Gabonese government is struggling to diversify the country’s energy mix amid growing concerns over the dominance of Karpowership in the sector. The state-owned company, which has a […]
Chad withdraws from International Criminal Court citing biased decisions The government of Chad announced its decision to withdraw from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing a perceived lack of impartiality in […]
After more than eighteen months since a foundational agreement was signed in Paris, the prominent Nigerian institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA), is finally reaching its objective. The Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution […]
Is Senegal poised for a profound political transformation? To watch this content, please enable JavaScript or try another browser. Is Senegal truly entering a new chapter in its political history? Just two years after the […]
Since assuming leadership, General Abdourahamane Tiani has fundamentally reshaped Niger’s foreign policy, prioritizing a clear break from traditional Western allies and fostering closer ties with new partners, notably Russia. This diplomatic reorientation, framed as a […]
