In a significant legal move, the Collectif des descendants de Serigne Touba has officially filed a lawsuit against prominent political figure Ousmane Sonko. The complaint, lodged through legal representation by Me Aboubacry Barro, accuses Sonko of spreading false information and defamation. The legal action stems from recent public statements madeContinue Reading

The governments of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and the Russian Federation have increasingly relied on a recurring narrative in their political communications: the systematic denouncement of adversaries. Western powers, international media outlets, regional organizations, and domestic opponents are frequent targets of these accusations. However, a striking pattern emergesContinue Reading

Congo braces for sweeping police reform after audit uncovers 63,817 phantom officers An unprecedented audit of the Congolese National Police has revealed a staggering discrepancy: 63,817 officers—nearly two out of every five on official records—are either fictitious or inactive. The findings, presented to government officials, cast a harsh light onContinue Reading

Politics Burkina Faso expels two European Union diplomats amid rising tensions Two European Union diplomats stationed in Ouagadougou have been declared persona non grata by Burkina Faso. They must leave the country within 72 hours. Marturin ATCHA |1 hour ago|2 min read Ouagadougou has taken a firm stance against EuropeanContinue Reading

Breaking Legal news Senegal Descendants of Serigne Touba take legal action against Ousmane Sonko 15/07/2026 Ousmane Sonko’s statements during his recent gathering in Touba have sparked significant backlash. A coalition representing the descendants of Serigne Touba now intends to pursue legal recourse against the former prime minister. The group claimsContinue Reading

Since the early 2000s, African nations have taken significant strides toward gender parity, particularly in political representation. While approaches vary, many countries have implemented legislative measures—such as quotas or mandatory inclusion—to ensure women’s voices are heard in governance. These reforms reflect a growing recognition of women’s critical role in shapingContinue Reading

Politics Gabon embraces era of sovereign demographic data By Editor-in-chief July 15, 2026 119 No comment Libreville, Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — Gabon has just taken a decisive step toward shaping its institutional, economic, and democratic future. By officially submitting the provisional report of the General Population and Housing CensusContinue Reading