In a candid assessment of Senegal’s economic challenges, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, has outlined his pragmatic approach to managing the country’s debt amid growing concerns over an impending International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to Dakar. Addressing criticisms of his tenure as Prime Minister, Sonko dismissed rigid ideologicalContinue Reading
Sonko clarifies party’s stance on potential exclusion of President Faye The political landscape in Sénégal has been stirred by fresh allegations of betrayal levelled against President Diomaye Faye by members of his own party, Pastef. As calls for his removal gain momentum, Ousmane Sonko, a prominent figure within the party,Continue Reading
On 15 June 2026, the 145 deputies and 70 senators of Gabon’s Parliament will convene in a historic Congress session to hear the presidential address from Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. This constitutional gathering, outlined in Article 93, serves as a pivotal moment for national dialogue, though it does not includeContinue Reading
Politics Gabon faces democratic credibility test ahead of reforms deadline By Editor-in-Chief June 14, 2026 244 No comment Libreville, June 14, 2026 — With less than two weeks remaining before the deadline for political parties to comply with new legislation, an administrative dispute has reignited debates on democratic credibility inContinue Reading
Afrique Politique Afrique, souveraineté et influence : Oligui Nguema esquisse la doctrine diplomatique du nouveau Gabon Libreville, Saturday, June 13, 2026 – In a period characterized by significant geopolitical shifts across the African continent, Gabonese diplomacy is actively engaged in redefining its role and ambition. President Brice Clotaire Oligui NguemaContinue Reading
The Gabon-European Union partnership is entering a new phase. Libreville has clearly signaled to its European counterparts that the era of public development aid, which has shaped their relationship since independence, is drawing to a close. Gabonese authorities are now advocating for a decisive shift towards direct, measurable investments thatContinue Reading
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara recently hosted two distinct yet strategically aligned figures: Ousmane Diagana, the World Bank’s Vice President for West and Central Africa, and Philippe Van De Vyvère, a prominent leader of the Belgian maritime group Sea-Invest. These pivotal meetings, held at the presidential palace in Abidjan, underscore theContinue Reading
Politics Libreville’s waterfront revival: a new urban and economic vision for Gabon By Editor-in-Chief June 11, 2026 148 No comments Libreville, June 11, 2026 — The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, made a landmark visit to the coastal development sites yesterday, reaffirming his commitment to transforming the capital’sContinue Reading
RDC senate begins second review of referendum organization bill Members of the Senate bureau Politics Thursday 11 June 2026 – 10:19 The Senate of the Democratic Republic of Congo has initiated its second reading of a pivotal legislative proposal concerning the framework for organizing referendums across the nation. Senate PresidentContinue Reading
Politics DRC’s constitutional reform stirs debate on popular sovereignty June 10, 2026June 10, 2026 Two decades after the 2005 referendum law, lawmakers have passed a new bill regulating referendum conditions, particularly for constitutional reforms. While critics argue the move paves the way for President Félix Tshisekedi to seek a thirdContinue Reading
The High Court of Dakar has postponed the significant legal confrontation between Mame Mbaye Niang and Ousmane Sonko until July 22, 2026. This deferral was granted following a request from the legal representatives of the former Prime Minister, allowing them ample time to prepare their responses to the submissions alreadyContinue Reading
DRC debates constitutional reform amid university symposiums Politics June 10, 2026 From June 10 to 12, the Ministry of Higher Education, University, Scientific Research and Innovation is hosting academic symposiums in Kinshasa, Kisangani and Lubumbashi. The event, organized in collaboration with leading universities and research centers, aims to foster scientificContinue Reading