On July 14th, during the French National Day celebration held at the French Embassy in Libreville, Ambassador Fabrice Mauriès revealed that President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon is scheduled to undertake a state visit to Paris in the coming days. The seasoned diplomat characterized this upcoming event as theContinue Reading
The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, arrived in Luanda, Angola, on an official visit this Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the invitation of his counterpart, President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço. The visit coincides with the third edition of the global initiative “A CallContinue Reading
PoliticsAfrica ECOWAS summit convenes in Freetown amidst AES absence Freetown is hosting the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government summit this weekend. The Economic Community of West African States gathers as Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso remain outside the bloc, a situation the organization seeks to address to restore itsContinue Reading
West African leaders face tough choices at CEDEAO summit The 69th Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) summit convened in Freetown, Sierra Leone, at a critical juncture for the regional bloc. While the gathering of heads of state and government proceeds, three key members—Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso—remain absent,Continue Reading
sacked waly diouf bodian’s facebook prophecy backfires on macky sall Waly Diouf Bodian, a prominent Pastef supporter and vocal critic of former president Macky Sall, has been removed from his position as head of the Dakar Port Authority by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. His dismissal comes at a pivotal moment,Continue Reading
During an official visit to Luanda, Angola, where he was warmly received by his counterpart President João Lourenço, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, delivered a speech of unparalleled political intensity that left a lasting impression. The Congolese leader took center stage at the third editionContinue Reading
The Beninese Customs Administration has just achieved a major milestone in its ongoing battle against cross-border fraud. A sweeping operation conducted at the Hillacondji border crossing in the southwest has led to the interception of a substantial shipment of illegally imported mobile devices. On July 12, 2026, a coordinated effortContinue Reading
PoliticsSenegal Senegal: diomaye faye and macky sall meeting sparks controversy In Senegal, the anticipated meeting between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his predecessor Macky Sall has ignited significant public outcry. Families of victims from political repression during Sall’s tenure are particularly angered, demanding justice and reparations. We delve into theContinue Reading
Senegal political tension: Diomaye Faye and Macky Sall meeting sparks outrage Saleh Mwanamilongo The upcoming meeting between Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his predecessor, Macky Sall, has ignited fierce backlash from families of political repression victims during Sall’s tenure. These families argue the visit occurs while justice and reparationsContinue Reading
Starting July 16, 2026, Gabon’s Ministry of Mines will launch a comprehensive audit targeting all gold mining permits. This sweeping initiative signals a decisive move by the government to tighten control over an industry long plagued by opacity and inefficiency. Every operator, from exploration firms to active mining companies, willContinue Reading
Breaking News Politics: In Luanda, Félix Tshisekedi condemns inconsistent application of international law: ‘We cannot invoke sovereignty in some crises while downplaying it in others’ Health: Kisangani sees first Ebola survivor discharged from treatment center Politics: DRC: Aimé Boji urges government to regularly brief parliament on second general census processContinue Reading
When Paris Saint-Germain offloaded Neymar to Al-Hilal for €90 million in 2023, it marked the highest transfer fee ever recorded in Ligue 1 history. Now, Lille OSC (LOSC) president Olivier Létang is aiming to shatter that record by securing a deal for Moroccan sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi—a move that could redefineContinue Reading