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African society news Senegal: politician Ousmane Sonko faces legal action over Touba comments A group representing descendants of Touba’s founder has filed a complaint with Dakar’s prosecutor’s office against opposition …
Senegal ousmane sonko faces legal action over touba remarks Read More
The United Nations Security Council sanctions committee, established under Resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has officially imposed restrictive measures on six additional individuals and …
Un sanctions hits six armed group leaders in eastern DRC including Nangaa Read More
Le Maroc et la France consolident leur partenariat stratégique La XVe réunion de haut niveau Maroc-France inaugure une nouvelle étape de coopération fondée sur les intérêts communs, l’intégrité territoriale du …
Le Maroc et la France consolident leur partenariat stratégique Read More
Human rights Benin women’s rising political role in Benin gains momentum The appointment of Captain Elvire Toupé as aide-de-camp marks progress, yet women remain underrepresented in elective offices. Following his …
Women’s rising political role in Benin gains momentum Read More
The Democratic Republic of Congo is stepping up its diplomatic efforts to secure a seat on the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council, a move that highlights its aspirations to play …
DR Congo’s bid for ITU seat: José Mpanda seeks global backing for digital leadership Read More
Starlink est désormais disponible commercialement en Côte d’Ivoire. Le service internet haut débit par satellite de SpaceX a été lancé ce mardi 16 juillet 2026, après l’obtention d’une licence provisoire …
Côte d’Ivoire : Starlink débarque pour désenclaver les zones rurales Read More
Senegal is embarking on a decisive path to manage its public finances, reportedly engaging the prominent American investment bank Lazard as its financial advisor for sovereign debt. This significant development …
Senegal taps Lazard to navigate its $13 billion debt challenge Read More
Politics France and Gabon: crafting a renewed partnership Editorial Team July 16, 2026 137 No comment Libreville, July 16, 2026 — The 14th of July celebrations in Libreville transcended mere …
France Gabon forging a renewed partnership Read More
The state-owned refinery Sonara, located in Limbe, is undergoing a strategic pivot. After years of relying on private partnerships under the project name Parras 24, Cameroonian authorities are now prioritizing …
Cameroon shifts from parras 24 to public partnership for sonara refinery Read More
Macky Sall’s bid to become the next United Nations Secretary-General has ignited fierce debate across Senegal, especially among those who lost loved ones during his presidency. Days after the former …
Former president Macky Sall’s un bid sparks controversy in Senegal Read More
Breaking News Politique: «La crédibilité du multilatéralisme s’affaiblit lorsque la souveraineté des États est violée »: le plaidoyer de Félix Tshisekedi à Luanda pour le respect du droit international⠀ ⠀ …
Ebola en RDC: propagation sans précédent, attaque d’un centre de traitement et appel à une intervention politique, l’OMS lance un cri d’alarme Read More
Abidjan played host to a pivotal political dialogue forum last week, where two prominent figures made a compelling case for reimagining the Africa-Europe partnership on migration. Sidi Touré, Vice-President of …
Abidjan forum urges balanced Africa-Europe migration partnership Read More