Senegal has formally pledged its full endorsement to the candidacy of former President Macky Sall for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. This decision, announced by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye just three days after a high-level meeting at the Palais de la République, underscores a significant shift in the country’sContinue Reading
Gabon’s president Brice Oligui Nguema arrives in France for key state visit Laetitia Lago Dregnounou Gabon’s transitional president Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has landed in France for a three-day state visit, marking his second official trip abroad since assuming office. The high-profile mission aims to deepen bilateral ties between LibrevilleContinue Reading
Dakar has fully activated its diplomatic machinery to champion the candidacy of former President Macky Sall for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed this strategic shift on July 20, 2026, just three days after the former leader met with his successor, President Bassirou DiomayeContinue Reading
African politics Gabon: Oligui Nguema’s state visit to France marks new diplomatic chapter By Chief Editor July 21, 2026 84 No comment Paris, July 21, 2026 – Diplomatic protocol speaks volumes. When a nation grants its highest honors to a visiting foreign leader, the gesture transcends mere symbolism. It signalsContinue Reading
The diplomatic landscape of West Africa has witnessed a striking evolution this week as Senegal, under the leadership of Bassirou Diomaye Faye, reversed its position to fully endorse Macky Sall‘s candidacy for the United Nations Secretary-General role. Just three days after welcoming Sall at the presidential palace in Dakar, PresidentContinue Reading
The Gabonese extractive industry is poised for a significant transformation following a landmark agreement signed in Paris. Eramet and its subsidiary Comilog have committed to boosting local manganese processing capacity to 700,000 tonnes annually by 2031, a move long sought by Libreville’s authorities. The historic signing, held at the ÉlyséeContinue Reading
Ivory Coast releases six opposition leaders after nine months in detention Following a tense presidential election year in 2025, Ivory Coast saw a wave of opposition arrests, with dozens held without charge. Six local leaders of Ivory Coast’s main opposition party, the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI), walked freeContinue Reading
Senegal shifts stance to back former president Macky Sall’s UN bid SENEGAMBIA PRESS Senegal has officially endorsed the candidacy of former President Macky Sall for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, reversing its prior position just days after a meeting in Dakar between the former leader and current President BassirouContinue Reading
Key targets were set under the 2019–2026 Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP). On 16 July 2026, Yaoundé hosted a high-level joint workshop between Cameroon’s government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The event reviewed results from the 2019–2026 COSOP and laid the groundwork for the 2027–2032 programme. TheContinue Reading
Dakar — Police operations targeting foreign nationals have surged across Senegal’s capital in recent weeks, raising concerns among civil society and immigrant communities. Over eight days, authorities conducted checks on 490 individuals, with 36 referred to prosecutors for irregular stay, according to official figures. One of those stopped was AmadouContinue Reading
Morocco and Mauritania forge stronger security alliance to tackle Sahel challenges Deepening bilateral cooperation between Rabat and Nouakchott aims to secure borders and counter transnational threats across North and West Africa. The Kingdom of Morocco and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania have elevated their security partnership to new heights amidContinue Reading
Morocco and Mauritania unite to enhance security cooperation against Sahel threats Stronger border security and intelligence sharing between the two Maghreb nations aim to counter rising instability across the Sahel region. Morocco and Mauritania are advancing one of the most critical security partnerships in northwest Africa. Both nations are intensifyingContinue Reading