Niamey, June 3, 2026 — Head of State General Abdourahamane Tiani departed Niamey early Wednesday morning for an official visit to Ankara, described as both a working trip and a gesture of friendship. This visit unfolds against a backdrop of heightened security, economic, and diplomatic challenges across the region, positioningContinue Reading
The Fourth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly, dedicated to special political and decolonization matters, has appointed Senegal’s Ambassador Coly Seck to preside over the 81st session commencing this September. This historic appointment was confirmed during a New York meeting on June 2, 2026, following the 85th plenary sessionContinue Reading
Alain Aka Côte d’Ivoire Correspondent Jean-Louis Billon Jean-Marc Yacé Parti Démocratique de Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) Behind closed doors: Côte d’Ivoire’s PDCI leaders plot their comeback In the heart of Abidjan’s most exclusive district, a private gathering unfolded last month that could redefine the political landscape of Côte d’Ivoire. Over aContinue Reading
For a considerable period, he symbolized the aspiration for profound change, adopting the persona of a savior, the political “Messiah” many in Senegal believed would sweep away entrenched practices. Yet, with two years now elapsed at the helm of the state and government, the verdict is unequivocal: theContinue Reading
Human rights in DRC: two distinct realities under President Tshisekedi Society June 3, 2026 – 6:03 PM Human rights in DRC: Kinshasa’s structural issues versus the crisis in the East A nuanced analysis of human rights under President Félix Tshisekedi was presented by Paul Nsapu, Chair of the National HumanContinue Reading
During a live debate organized in Kinshasa on Tuesday, Paul Nsapu, Chair of the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH), delivered a sobering assessment of human rights under President Félix Tshisekedi’s administration. While acknowledging modest legislative progress, he painted a deeply troubling picture of two distinct realities across the Democratic RepublicContinue Reading
Politics Fuel shortage paralyzes Ségou’s economy in Mali June 3, 2026 Ségou has faced a severe fuel shortage for months, disrupting daily life and economic activity with stockouts, price surges, and a thriving black market. Since September 2025, Ségou, a key city in central Mali, has been grappling with aContinue Reading
Under the visionary leadership of King Mohammed VI, Morocco has transformed its dam-building initiatives into a cornerstone of national water sovereignty. This ambitious strategy has not only expanded the country’s water infrastructure but also established a robust hydraulic heritage, as highlighted by Nizar Baraka, Minister of Equipment and Water, duringContinue Reading
Politics Gabon’s president outlines economic and political roadmap 166 No comment Libreville – In a carefully staged media appearance at the Cité de la Démocratie in Libreville, Gabon’s President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema addressed pressing national and global issues during an exclusive interview with a leading international broadcaster. One yearContinue Reading
In a significant development for Chad’s energy sector, Mourad Adjal, the country’s Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, confirmed on Wednesday in Niamey that the groundbreaking ceremony for a new 40-megawatt power plant in N’Djamena will take place in the coming days. The project, spearheaded by Sonelgaz International, marks anotherContinue Reading
Le Premier ministre quitte Niamey au terme d’une visite officielle au Niger mercredi 03 juin 2026 17:23 NIAMEY – Le Premier ministre, M. Sifi Ghrieb, a quitté, mercredi, Niamey, au terme d’une visite officielle au Niger, au cours de laquelle il a procédé à l’inauguration de la centrale électrique deContinue Reading
President Macky Sall calls for peace and national stability After several days of intense unrest sparked by the detention of opposition figure Ousmane Sonko, President Macky Sall addressed the nation this Monday evening. The legal proceedings against Sonko, centered on a morality case, have led to a sharp escalation ofContinue Reading