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The Senegalese Prime Minister’s Office has issued a circular on the supervision of state-controlled entities, signed by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. Addressed to all government members, the directive aims to …
Senegal tightens control over public entities with new prime minister directive Read More
Fresh data from the African Development Bank (AfDB) reveals a striking imbalance in Africa’s economic landscape: just five countries now generate nearly 60% of the continent’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). …
Africa’s economic giants: five nations hold 60% of continental gdp Read More
Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey and the IOM delegation align their strategies to bolster Niger’s sovereignty and growth. Niamey, Niger — Strategic alignment and renewed national pride set the stage for …
Niger strengthens partnership with IOM for national development Read More
The Burkina Faso gold industry is undergoing a seismic shift under the current transitional government. With the establishment of the National Precious Substances Company (SONASP) in 2023 and the inauguration …
Burkina Faso’s gold sector: sovereignty drive or geopolitical gamble? Read More
Diplomatic stagnation amidst unresolved tensions Nearly two months after Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni’s visit to Niamey and five weeks following technical discussions between experts from both nations, hopes for a …
Niger and Bénin border closure: a political lever with mounting costs Read More
The young athletes of Burkina Faso delivered outstanding performances at the U18 and U20 Five Nations Championships held from July 25 to 26, 2026, in Ouagadougou. With a total of …
Burkina Faso athletes shine at U18 and U20 five nations championships Read More
The President of Senegal and current Chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) arrived in Bamako today for a high-level meeting with Malian counterpart Assimi Goïta. Against …
Senegalese president’s visit to Mali underscores shared counterterrorism goals Read More
Morocco: immediate release demanded for detained artist El Mahdi Lyoubi 28/07/2026 Open letter Morocco en fr Human rights defenders Since his detention on July 13, 2026 under undisclosed travel restrictions, …
Urgent call to free detained Moroccan artist el mahdi lyoubi Read More
Chad’s government has made a landmark decision to withdraw from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). In an official statement released on July 27, 2026, N’Djamena criticized …
Tchad withdraws from international criminal court amid fairness concerns Read More
Benin’s first Senate convenes ahead of landmark inauguration Benin’s political landscape is on the brink of a historic milestone as the nation prepares to inaugurate its first-ever Senate. In a …
Benin’s historic senate installation: talon and boni yayi stand together Read More
Fichier généré le Résumé Mehdi Ba Senegal specialist journalist In a move that has captured national attention, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially launched his new political movement, Kiiraay …
Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye unveils bold patriotism with new movement Read More
The Olympic Lyonnais faces a critical juncture this August as their upcoming fixture against Auxerre in Ligue 1 remains undecided, awaiting the outcome of their Champions League qualifier against Sparta …
Ol auxerre match date hinges on champions league clash with prague Read More