DRC church warns constitutional changes risk national crisis The National Episcopal Conference of Congo has issued a stern warning against attempts to amend the country’s constitution, calling such moves a direct threat to the republican pact that has underpinned stability in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 2006. In aContinue Reading
The recent decision by Senegal’s Constitutional Council regarding Ousmane Sonko’s reintegration into the National Assembly has sparked intense debate within the country’s legal circles. This ruling, framed as a procedural matter, raises significant questions about the consistency and trajectory of the Council’s jurisprudence. Legal interpretations and institutional coherence A closerContinue Reading
Breaking Politics Senegal constitutional reform: Assembly Speaker Ousmane Sonko sets deadline for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye June 19, 2026 Dakar — Following the Assembly Presidents’ Conference (CDP) held this past Friday, June 19, Senegal’s National Assembly has adopted an intensive legislative work schedule. Key labor and social security codes areContinue Reading
Gabon’s global transparency challenge in fight against corruption Economie 56 No comment Libreville — Late June will see Libreville host more than just another United Nations technical delegation. The Gabonese capital is preparing to undergo one of the most rigorous international assessments of public governance, financial transparency, and anti-corruption measuresContinue Reading
The political landscape in Senegal is witnessing a significant shift following the unexpected rift between prominent figures Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye, whose alliance once symbolized a united opposition front. As tensions escalate, the question arises: could this fracture open new doors for the opposition to consolidate power andContinue Reading
Politics power struggle shakes Gabon’s freemasonry roots By Editor-in-Chief June 19, 2026190No comment Libreville, June 19, 2026 — For generations, the Grand Lodge of Gabon (GLG) has operated behind closed doors, wielding influence while maintaining an image of stability amid political turbulence. Today, that carefully constructed facade is crumbling. TheContinue Reading
Jose Makila blames Tshisekedi for M23’s return to Kinshasa M23 rebels in Bukavu on February 20, 2025 Security June 19, 2026 During a live Space session hosted by journalist Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala, opposition leader and former Vice Prime Minister José Makila Sumanda delivered sharp remarks on the security situation inContinue Reading
Economie perenco faces legal storm over africa oil deals By Editor-in-Chief June 19, 2026 86 No comment Libreville — A judicial probe into alleged financial irregularities threatens one of Africa’s most influential oil players, casting a shadow over its lucrative operations in Central Africa. The Parquet national financier executed surpriseContinue Reading
Opposition Coalition Calls for United Front Following Constitutional Council’s Ruling The Front for the Defense of Democracy and the Republic (FDR) has sharply criticized the Constitutional Council’s decision to reinstate Ousmane Sonko as a member of the National Assembly. In a statement released on Thursday, the opposition alliance argued thatContinue Reading
From bold guardian to cautious referee: Senegal’s constitutional council shifts stance The Senegalese Constitutional Council once stood as a beacon of judicial boldness, particularly on 15 February 2024, when it boldly upheld the supremacy of the Constitution amid a deep institutional crisis. Yet, in a jarring reversal, the same bodyContinue Reading
Ivory Coast advances domestic work sector formalization The Ivorian government strengthens its commitment to transforming the domestic work sector into a structured, formalized profession that aligns with international labor standards. — 2-minute read Government prioritizes decent work and social protection The Ivorian administration has reaffirmed its dedication to elevating domesticContinue Reading
In a dramatic turn of events, Senegal finds itself navigating uncharted political waters as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko engage in a high-stakes power struggle that is reshaping the nation’s institutional landscape. Since ascending to the presidency in March 2024 under the banner of theContinue Reading