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Politics Mali warming ties between Mali and Algeria spark hope for stability july 13, 2026 After months of strained relations, Mali and Algeria are taking steps to restore diplomatic ties, raising optimism across the Sahel. The fragile détente emerging between Bamako and Algiers follows a period of heightened tensions thatContinue Reading
New directive aims to protect troops from digital threats The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has issued a strict ban on military personnel using smartphones during operations, citing severe security risks. Army leadership warns that unrestricted phone use has repeatedly compromised missions in the eastern DRC, putting soldiers inContinue Reading
Ousmane Sonko has issued a stern warning, threatening to table a motion of no confidence against the government. Speaking at a recent gathering in Touba, the prominent PASTEF leader unequivocally stated that his party stands ready to deploy this parliamentary mechanism to counter practices he deems unacceptable and detrimental. DuringContinue Reading
Ousmane Sonko’s surprising shift on the Constitutional Council In a notable turn of events, Ousmane Sonko has demonstrated a marked inconsistency in his public statements regarding Senegal’s Constitutional Council. His discourse has shifted from advocating for the respect of institutional decisions to delivering sharp criticism. During the recent inauguration ofContinue Reading
Gabon’s digital transformation: reshaping public services Libreville – The effectiveness of government administrations is no longer solely measured by infrastructure quality or procedural speed. In today’s interconnected world, a state’s ability to digitize its public services has become a critical indicator of competitiveness, transparency, and institutional efficiency. Gabon is nowContinue Reading
Au Sénégal, la relation entre le Premier ministre Al Aminou Lo et le leader du parti au pouvoir Ousmane Sonko cristallise l’attention. Lors d’une prise de parole rapportée par la presse locale, le chef du gouvernement a lancé une formule en wolof, « Gatt xèl weessu wul », littéralement uneContinue Reading
In Senegal, the dynamics unfolding between Prime Minister Al Aminou Lo and Ousmane Sonko, leader of the ruling party, have become a focal point of national discourse. During a recent public address, the head of government used a Wolof proverb, « Gatt xèl weessu wul », which translates to aContinue Reading
The recent press conference held by Ousmane Sonko in Touba has reignited significant tensions between him and Prime Minister Al Aminou Lo. In response, Lo took to social media, condemning what he perceives as the instrumentalization of patriotism for political objectives, just as Sonko declared his intention to introduce motionsContinue Reading
Economy Gabon’s agricultural leap: CAP 2030 vision for food sovereignty by 2030 By Editorial Team July 13, 2026 105 No commentsContinue Reading
Morocco has taken a decisive step toward institutionalizing sustainable finance with the public release of its draft green financial taxonomy. Developed jointly by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Bank Al-Maghrib, the Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC), and the Insurance and Social Security Supervisory Authority (ACAPS), the framework sets aContinue Reading
Sino-Congolese infrastructure programme hit by customs delays Despite concerted efforts from technical, financial and institutional stakeholders, the Sino-Congolese Programme in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing significant setbacks. The primary obstacle? Protracted customs clearance procedures that are directly hampering the progress of key infrastructure projects across theContinue Reading