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On April 20, 2026, General Évariste Ndayishimiye, then serving as the Chairperson of the African Union (AU), undertook an official “friendship and working” visit to Ouagadougou. This diplomatic engagement aimed to re-establish dialogue between the continental body and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), an alliance comprising Burkina Faso, Mali,Continue Reading

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Internal strife rocks pastef in ziguinchor, challenging ousmane sonko’s influence In Ziguinchor, a simmering internal conflict within Pastef has erupted into public view, pitting Djibril Sonko against Bassirou Coly in a fierce struggle for local power. As tensions escalate, the future of the party in this strategically important region appearsContinue Reading

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Razacki Amouda Issifou has officially assumed the role of the Médiateur de la République, or Ombudsman, for Bénin. This significant appointment follows a pivotal legislative amendment passed by Béninois parliamentarians on June 24, 2026, which redefines how this crucial public office is filled. Under the newly adopted provisions, the positionContinue Reading

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In a pivotal moment for Senegal’s political landscape, the National Assembly has formally endorsed amendments put forth by the parliamentary majority, led by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This decision occurred during a fervent debate on the nation’s constitutional reform, notably dismissing proposals originating from the government. The unfolding disagreement underscoresContinue Reading

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Gabon sets ambitious 7% growth target for 2030 After a decade of sluggish economic performance, Gabon is poised to break free from its traditional reliance on raw material exports. President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has unveiled a sweeping economic roadmap designed to transform Gabon into a dynamic, job-creating economy withinContinue Reading

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An armed group, allegedly receiving backing from the Forces Armées de la République Démocratique du Congo (FARDC), has subjected civilians to killings, torture, property looting, and the abduction of women for sexual enslavement in the Rutshuru territory, located in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). These grave allegations wereContinue Reading