President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has made a pivotal decision: to submit the proposed constitutional revision to a national referendum. This strategic move effectively thwarts the parliamentary success achieved by the opposition, particularly Ousmane Sonko’s allies. This bold maneuver reignites the constitutional debate in Senegal and fundamentally alters the balance ofContinue Reading
The recapitalisation of Eramet, which saw Gabon acquire a stake, has sparked an unexpected political challenge in Paris. In a written question published in the official journal on 30 June 2026, hard-left deputy Arnaud Le Gall (LFI-NFP) presses the French government on the true nature of this capital operation. AccordingContinue Reading
The Gabonese government officially launched its new National Strategy for the Promotion of Sustainable Tourism and Handicrafts on June 29, 2026, in Libreville. This initiative carries a clear objective: to actively diversify the national economy in preparation for the post-petroleum era and to establish Gabon as a leading global destination.Continue Reading
Shock elimination: Germany crashes out of 2026 world cup to paraguay in round of 16 the essential This Monday in Foxborough, a major upset shook the 2026 World Cup as Germany was eliminated in the Round of 16 by Paraguay, who triumphed 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1Continue Reading
Germany suffered another early World Cup exit, falling to Paraguay in the round of 16 on penalties (1-1, 4-3 in shootout). The Nationalmannschaft, which had been eliminated in the group stage in the previous two tournaments, once again showed too many weaknesses. Paraguay could face France in the next roundContinue Reading
Following the National Assembly’s approval of the proposed constitutional amendment, Ousmane Sonko meticulously detailed the entire process leading to this significant reform. He then directly attributed responsibility for the controversies surrounding the document to the head of state. “Any manipulation, if it occurred, originated from the President of the Republic,”Continue Reading
In Libreville, Vice-President of the Government, Hermann Immongault, inaugurated the country evaluation mission on Monday, June 29, 2026. This initiative marks the direct dialogue phase of the second review cycle for the implementation mechanism of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC). Over four days, this significant gathering will bringContinue Reading
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
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