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Unusual courtroom drama unfolds in Kinshasa The Democratic Republic of Congo is currently witnessing an extraordinary judicial spectacle in its capital, Kinshasa. At the center of this high-stakes legal battle …
Disputed trial in the democratic republic of Congo draws global attention Read More
Senegal’s President Faye: democracy must not be seized like a prize French At a solemn national tribute ceremony honoring former President Abdoulaye Wade on his 100th birthday, President Bassirou Diomaye …
Senegal president defends democracy amid political tensions Read More
Senegal’s National Assembly Speaker Engages with UPA Leadership on Institutional Reforms Against a backdrop of continental challenges, Senegal’s National Assembly Speaker Ousmane Sonko welcomed Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge, president of …
Senegal parliament speaker discusses UPA reform with african officials Read More
Economy Gabon’s debt audit: a prerequisite for IMF negotiations 63 views No comment Libreville, June 4, 2026 – For months, a recurring promise echoed through Gabon’s economic, diplomatic, and financial …
Gabon’s debt audit: a prerequisite for IMF negotiations Read More
The President of the Republic recently hosted the Mayor of Libreville, Eugène Mba, for a strategic audience aimed at evaluating the progress of local government initiatives. This meeting served as …
President Oligui Nguema and Mayor Eugène Mba review Libreville development plans Read More
Senegalese Parliament Speaker Calls for Strengthened African Parliamentary Union On June 4, 2026, Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, met with Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge during the 85th session …
Senegal’s ousmane sonko advocates for african parliamentary reform Read More
Call for UPA restructuring during continental assembly session During the 85th executive committee meeting of the African Parliamentary Union (UPA), National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko engaged in a high-level discussion …
Sonko urges reforms to strengthen African parliamentary union Read More
RESTRICTIVE MEASURE Mali restricts 125cc motorcycles to curb armed group mobility The Malian transitional authorities have imposed a one-year suspension on the importation, sale, and movement of motorcycles with engines …
Mali restricts 125cc motorcycles to curb armed group mobility Read More
The Mali national football team, affectionately known as the Eagles, is currently honing its strategy in Antalya, Turkey, ahead of a significant international friendly match against Iran. This highly anticipated …
Mali’s eagles unveil starting lineup for anticipated Iran friendly Read More
XALIMANEWS: En marge de la 85ᵉ session du Comité exécutif de l’Union Parlementaire Africaine (UPA), le président de l’Assemblée nationale du Sénégal, Ousmane Sonko, a accordé une audience ce jeudi …
UPA : Ousmane Sonko appelle à une réforme profonde de l’institution parlementaire africaine Read More
On June 4, 2026, Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara welcomed his Bénin counterpart, Romuald Wadagni, in Abidjan for a high-level working visit. The meeting underscored the deepening ties between the …
Côte d’Ivoire and Bénin leaders advance west african integration plans Read More
The Trump administration has announced a sweeping change to U.S. visa issuance policies, slashing the number of African nations authorized to process American entry visas starting June 2026. This decision …
Us visa restrictions from Gabon push travel costs higher Read More