The National Forum on the Decarbonisation of Food Industries, held Monday in Rabat by the National Federation of Agri-Food (FENAGRI), marks a key step in building a low-carbon trajectory for a strategic sector of the national economy. Organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and theContinue Reading
Sénégal: why the PASTEF-backed constitutional reform will go to a referendum Photo credit, ASSEMBLEE NATIONALE SENEGAL The constitutional reform bill adopted by the Sénégal National Assembly on June 29 will proceed to a referendum, as announced by Justice Minister Moussa Sarr. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has opted for this directContinue Reading
Following his official visit to Antananarivo, where he represented the President of Gabon at Madagascar’s 66th independence anniversary celebrations, Vice-President Hermann Immongault held a significant meeting with Gabonese citizens residing on the ‘Great Island’. This direct engagement provided an opportunity to discuss the daily concerns of the Gabonese community andContinue Reading
At a time when rhetoric on economic sovereignty and breaking free from external dependencies dominates public discourse, the announcement of a €3 million Italian funding package to “revitalise the tomato sector” rings like an admission of weakness, if not a glaring contradiction. For a state that champions sovereignism and self-sufficiency,Continue Reading
Senegal-Politics-Institutions Dakar, 29 June – Ousmane Sonko, president of the National Assembly, described the constitutional revision adopted on Monday by majority deputies as “one of the most consolidating reforms because it helps perfect Senegalese democracy and transparency in public management.” “This [constitutional] reform is one of the most consolidating, allowingContinue Reading
PolitiqueAfrique Journal 17h TU (29.06.26) PolitiqueAfrique La rédaction francophone de la DW 29/06/202629 juin 2026 Adoption de la loi de révision constitutionnelle au Sénégal. Retour de déplacés maliens dans le cercle de Bankass après un accord avec le Jnim. Adama Dieng analyse la violence xénophobe en Afrique du Sud. FocusContinue Reading
PoliticsSénégal Sénégal’s constitutional revision law clears parliament in heated vote Majority approves government bill while opposition walks out in protest over procedural concerns The National Assembly has approved the constitutional revision bill with 129 votes in favor, following a contentious session marked by opposition boycotts and procedural disputes. The government’sContinue Reading
The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) continues to advance its institutional framework. In a meeting held in Ouagadougou, the parliamentary leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger were received by the Confederation’s president, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, to receive his directives ahead of the formal establishment of the confederal parliament. FollowingContinue Reading
The publication director of the private daily L’Enquêteur was taken into custody by security forces in the capital. With no official reasons given, media professionals are holding their breath. NIAMEY, 29 June 2026 – Anxiety is mounting within Niger’s media community. Soumana Idrissa Maïga, a well-known figure in the localContinue Reading
FIFA has settled the controversy over the Algeria-Austria World Cup match, shutting down allegations of collusion without launching an investigation. Despite suspicions that the result was prearranged to benefit both teams, the world football governing body sees no grounds for concern. Reports indicated the two sides had agreed to shareContinue Reading
Liverpool has been forced to adjust its transfer strategy after primary target Yan Diomande made clear his intention to join Paris Saint-Germain. The Reds are now turning to Bradley Barcola, currently under contract with the Parisian club, as they plan for life after Mohamed Salah. Diomande leans towards Parc desContinue Reading
The National Assembly of Senegal has greenlit a sweeping constitutional revision, with 129 deputies from the ruling Pastef coalition casting their votes in favor despite a boycott by the opposition. The landmark decision, taken on June 29, 2026, marks a pivotal moment in the country’s political landscape. Speaker of ParliamentContinue Reading