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Senegal’s opposition leader condemns president as ‘easily manipulated puppet’ During the inauguration of the Pastef party headquarters in Touba, 194 km east of Dakar, Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, delivered a scathing critique […]
Algeria and Mali resume air travel and diplomatic relations After fifteen months of strained relations, Algeria and Mali have taken a decisive step toward reconciliation. Both nations announced the reopening of their respective airspaces to […]
Sud-Kivu, a strategically vital province in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is currently experiencing a concerning surge in tensions impacting its active civil society. Human rights defenders, journalists, and community leaders are reporting […]
In Sénégal, the ongoing debate surrounding discretionary funds linked to the previous administration has taken a distinctly personal turn. Babacar Bâ, a prominent civil society figure consistently vocal on matters of public governance, has openly […]
DRC health strike ends as government meets doctors’ demands The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s government has reached a historic agreement with the country’s medical professionals, bringing an end to a prolonged strike that threatened […]
Key takeaways Dates: July 13 and 14, 2026, at the Grand Théâtre National Doudou Ndiaye Coumba Rose in Dakar First edition: The premier national forum dedicated to Senegal’s sustainable and inclusive blue economy Core participants: […]
The Swiss striker’s transfer saga takes a dramatic turn with Aston Villa emerging as the new frontrunner The long-awaited transfer of Johan Manzambi from SC Fribourg to Newcastle United has collapsed at the last minute, […]
In a fresh public statement, Babacar Bâ, President of the Forum du Justiciable (FJ), has called out a stark contradiction in the transparency narrative of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. As a prominent advocate for […]
A striking statistic, almost overlooked, emerged from the 219-page National Report on Human Development (RNDH) 2026: over 77% of residents in Gabon’s Nyanga province are living in poverty. This brief, isolated mention, lacking any broader […]
Morocco’s population to reach 43 million by 2060 The High Commission for Planning (HCP) has released its latest demographic projections for Morocco, covering the period from 2024 to 2060. These projections are based on various […]
Politics Sonko warns Al Aminou Lo government over censorship threats The Pastef leader vowed to use the National Assembly to topple the government if Senegal’s interests are not protected in oil contracts. 13/07/2026 0h03 In […]
During a public address in Touba this Sunday, Ousmane Sonko, the President of the National Assembly, issued a stern warning to Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô, reiterating the potential for a motion of censure […]