From bold guardian to cautious referee: Senegal’s constitutional council shifts stance The Senegalese Constitutional Council once stood as a beacon of judicial boldness, particularly on 15 February 2024, when it boldly upheld the supremacy of the Constitution amid a deep institutional crisis. Yet, in a jarring reversal, the same bodyContinue Reading
Strategic alignment for Burkina Faso’s future development Ouagadougou recently played host to a high-level mission by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) as the institution refines its development strategy for Burkina Faso. Led by Lamin Barrow, AfDB’s Director General for West Africa, the delegation engaged in intensive consultations from MayContinue Reading
In a decisive move against organized crime, authorities in Benin incinerated a substantial haul of narcotics on June 19, 2026, at a controlled site in Ahozon, Ouidah. The operation, spearheaded by the National Agency for the Recovery of Confiscated and Seized Assets (Anracs), saw the destruction of 95 kilograms ofContinue Reading
Eastern DRC: National unity unshaken despite occupation, says Assembly President Aimé Boji Detainees held by AFC/M23 forces in Goma Security Friday, June 19, 2026 – 10:44 The President of the National Assembly, Aimé Boji Sangara, has paid tribute to the resilience of populations in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)Continue Reading
Ivory Coast advances domestic work sector formalization The Ivorian government strengthens its commitment to transforming the domestic work sector into a structured, formalized profession that aligns with international labor standards. — 2-minute read Government prioritizes decent work and social protection The Ivorian administration has reaffirmed its dedication to elevating domesticContinue Reading
Bénin: extraordinary parliamentary session set for friday The National Assembly is convening an urgent plenary session this Friday at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Cotonou, bringing together deputies from the 10th legislature to deliberate on two critical draft laws. key draft laws on the agenda At the heart of theContinue Reading
After securing approval in the Council of Ministers on March 19, a pivotal piece of legislation concerning religious freedoms is set to advance through Burkina Faso’s legislative process. The National People’s Assembly (Assemblée Législative du Peuple) will deliberate on the bill this Saturday, June 20, 2026, marking a significant milestoneContinue Reading
In a dramatic turn of events, Senegal finds itself navigating uncharted political waters as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko engage in a high-stakes power struggle that is reshaping the nation’s institutional landscape. Since ascending to the presidency in March 2024 under the banner of theContinue Reading
East DRC crisis: AFC/M23 condemns international mediation’s silence amid alleged diplomatic sabotage by Kinshasa AFC/M23 representatives engage with MONUSCO in Goma during peace process discussions Accusations of Responsible Leadership The Allied Forces of Congo/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) has launched a scathing critique of what it terms irresponsible warmongering rhetoric emanatingContinue Reading
East DRC Conflict: AFC/M23 Slams Silence of Peace Mediators Over Alleged Kinshasa Sabotage AFC/M23 leaders meeting with MONUSCO representatives in Goma Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo — In a sharp escalation of rhetoric, the Alliance of Federalists and Congolese Patriots/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) has accused Kinshasa of deliberately undermining peaceContinue Reading
Morocco and Gambia strengthen strategic alliance with Barrow’s key message to Rabat The Gambia’s special envoy delivers a letter from President Barrow to King Mohammed VI, highlighting the robust state of bilateral relations between the two African nations. Morocco and Gambia’s diplomatic relations reached a new milestone of mutual respectContinue Reading
From June 29 to July 1, 2026, Gabon will host a high-level international assessment in Libreville as part of the second review cycle of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). The mission, led by experts from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), along with delegates fromContinue Reading