Argentina secured their place in the 2026 World Cup semifinals after a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Switzerland in the early hours of Saturday at Kansas City. The triumph carried particular significance for Serie A, as Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martínez played a pivotal role in eliminating three Italian league playersContinue Reading
Algeria and Mali end diplomatic freeze with airspace reopening After fifteen months of strained relations, Algeria and Mali have taken a decisive step toward reconciliation. Both nations simultaneously announced the reopening of their airspaces to civilian and military flights, along with the return of their respective ambassadors. This pivotal decisionContinue Reading
South Kivu, a strategically vital province in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is currently experiencing heightened tension, profoundly impacting its social actors. Human rights defenders, journalists, and community leaders report a disturbing surge in intimidation, targeted threats, and outright abductions aimed at those documenting abuses or voicing communityContinue Reading
In Sénégal, the ongoing debate surrounding alleged “black funds” linked to the previous administration has taken a more personal turn. Babacar Bâ, a prominent civil society figure known for his engagement in public governance discussions, is now directly challenging the consistency of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. Bâ criticizes the headContinue Reading
The essentials Dates: 13 and 14 July 2026 at the Grand Théâtre National Doudou Ndiaye Coumba Rose in Dakar First edition: Premier national forum dedicated to a sustainable and inclusive blue economy in Senegal Key players: Port Autonome de Dakar, Agence nationale des Affaires maritimes (ANAM), Ministry of Maritime EconomyContinue Reading
Babacar Bâ, who leads the Forum du justiciable, has once again publicly highlighted what he describes as a glaring inconsistency in former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s discourse regarding the transparency of political funds. In a recent statement, the prominent human rights advocate pointed out that Sonko, now positioning himself asContinue Reading
Le Gabon est classé parmi les pays africains avec le développement humain le plus élevé du continent, mais une statistique sur la province de Nyanga révèle que plus de 77% des habitants vivent en situation de pauvreté. By Aïssata Issa — AnalystContinue Reading
Dakar, July 13, 2026 — Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly and former Prime Minister, has delivered a fiery ultimatum to Prime Minister Al Aminou Lo, threatening to topple his government if national interests are compromised in oil and gas contracts. Speaking during the inauguration of the Pastef party’sContinue Reading
During his recent tour through the Baol region, Ousmane Sonko significantly sharpened his stance against President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. While gathered this Sunday in Touba, where he inaugurated the Pastef-Touba headquarters before leading a conference on pressing political matters, the Pastef leader revisited the Constitutional Council’s decision to invalidate theContinue Reading
Économie Bassirou Diomaye Faye dépolitise le secteur extractif Après avoir laissé Ousmane Sonko placer des cadres de son parti à la tête des entreprises publiques, le président privilégie désormais l’expertise sectorielle. Une bascule que Jeune Afrique interprète comme un signal envoyé aux partenaires internationaux Byline organization SenePlus 12/07/2026Continue Reading
The African proverb “when two elephants fight, it’s the grass that suffers” has taken on a new resonance in Sénégal today. The once-united leadership of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko now finds itself locked in a power struggle that threatens to overshadow the very reforms that brought themContinue Reading
Dakar feminists demand urgent action against femicide in Sénégal In a powerful display of advocacy, a small but vocal group of feminists gathered in Dakar, Sénégal, this Sunday afternoon to condemn the escalating crisis of femicide. Though fewer than twenty women participated, their impassioned protest resonated across the city, drawingContinue Reading