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In Libreville this past weekend, key figures from the Centre des Libéraux Réformateurs (CLR) officially kicked off the party’s strategic revitalization. With its next congress just a year away, the …
Gabonese clr party mobilizes for resurgence ahead of 2027 congress Read More
Ahead of the highly anticipated World Cup 2026 encounter between France and Sénégal, Ousmane Sonko, the President of the Senegalese National Assembly, offered a nuanced perspective, blending both athletic competition …
Ousmane sonko reflects on France-Sénégal world cup clash: a political and sporting lens Read More
DÉRAPAGE Ousmane Sonko’s comments on France-Sénégal match spark identity debate Ahead of the much-anticipated France–Sénégal football encounter, a statement from Ousmane Sonko unexpectedly reignited a contentious debate typically confined to …
Ousmane Sonko’s comments on France-Sénégal match spark identity debate Read More
Cameroon’s central government moves to control local tax collection Despite ongoing commitments to decentralization, the Cameroonian government has recently stripped local communes of their authority to collect local taxes and …
Cameroon’s central government moves to control local tax collection Read More
Damien Glez Political cartoonist and editorialist Key topics Niger Abdourahamane Tiani Mayra The Head of State of Niger, Abdourahamane Tiani, has issued a decree stripping activist Mayra of her nationality. …
Niger withdraws citizenship of activist mayra Read More
On June 15, 2026, Rwandan President Paul Kagame undertook a pivotal working visit to Lomé. His arrival in the Togolese capital transcends mere diplomatic protocol, signaling a significant moment for …
Kagame’s Lomé visit: advancing africa’s unified airspace vision Read More
The President of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, has reignited discussions around the country’s public debt, suggesting that a portion of the liabilities inherited from the previous administration may qualify …
Ousmane Sonko challenges the concept of ‘odious debt’ in Senegal’s public finances Read More
Politics Sonko clarifies his 2029 presidential ambitions June 15, 2026 In a candid interview with international media, Ousmane Sonko, leader of Senegal’s Pastef party and current Speaker of the National …
Sonko clarifies his 2029 presidential ambitions Read More
Pastef’s internal debate delays decision on president’s fate The political landscape in the Sénégal remains unsettled as internal discussions within the ruling Pastef party intensify over the future of President …
Senegal political tensions as pastef debates diomaye faye’s future Read More
Politics Gabon’s parliament gains new power under the Fifth Republic By Editor-in-Chief June 15, 2026 151 No comment Libreville, June 15, 2026 – A historic moment unfolded in Gabon’s political …
Gabon’s parliament gains new power under the Fifth Republic Read More
In a decisive move, lawmakers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have overwhelmingly approved the referendum organization bill. While the opposition warns this step could pave the way for …
DRC referendum law: key points and political implications Read More
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 …
Senegal’s debt management and IMF discussions under scrutiny by Ousmane Sonko Read More