Ousmane Sonko reaffirms political grip after Pastef re-election in Sénégal
Ousmane Sonko has been overwhelmingly re-elected as leader of his party, Pastef, during its congress on Saturday. Removed from the position of Prime Minister two weeks ago by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the former head of government, now President of the National Assembly, used the occasion to further assert hisContinue Reading
Ousmane Sonko’s plébiscite: what next for Senegal’s political landscape?
Pastef stands more united than ever behind a single man. Ousmane Sonko was overwhelmingly re-elected as head of his party during Saturday’s congress. Removed from the position of prime minister two weeks ago by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the former head of government, now president of the National Assembly, usedContinue Reading
Ousmane Sonko met en garde Diomaye Faye sur un possible report des locales de 2027
Ousmane Sonko a abordé la question des prochaines élections locales lors de son rassemblement d’investiture ce dimanche au Dakar Arena, en exprimant une position ferme contre tout éventuel report du scrutin. Devant une foule de militants et de cadres influents de PASTEF, le leader du parti a clairement indiqué queContinue Reading
Madagascar’s colonel randrianirina explores Libreville’s iconic landmarks
On the second day of his official tour in Libreville, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, President of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar, embarked on an extensive exploration of the Gabonese capital’s most significant infrastructure. Accompanied by Hermann Immongault, the Vice-President of the government, Colonel Randrianirina visited key sites on Saturday,Continue Reading
Us sanctions in the drc: why Washington targets new officials, plus Soudan refugees, french space mission 2027, and cuba’s economic squeeze
Journalists and experts answer your questions on why the United States has imposed fresh sanctions on two individuals involved in the conflict in eastern drc, the status of soudanese refugees from the four ethnie in France, the upcoming 2027 french space mission with thomas pesquet and arnaud prost, and theContinue Reading
Cameroun: budget 2027 debated amid financial strain and political uncertainty
The Cameroonian Parliament convenes on June 9 for its second ordinary session of the year, traditionally focused on budget orientation debates. Senators and deputies will scrutinize the broad outlines of the 2027 budget under intense financial pressure, as public revenue dwindles and political uncertainty looms. The stakes are higher thanContinue Reading
Sonko sets the course at Pastef’s first national congress
The Pastef-Les Patriotes party held its first national congress over the weekend since its founding in 2014 in Dakar. The event was an opportunity to give fresh impetus amid a reconfiguration of the political landscape, redraw the party’s guiding lines under its president Ousmane Sonko, and realign Senegal’s political governance.Continue Reading
Côte d’Ivoire: Abidjan demolitions, key elections, and world cup aspirations dominate headlines
Côte d’Ivoire: Abidjan demolitions, key elections, and world cup aspirations dominate headlines Abidjan’s recent events highlight a dynamic period, with widespread demolition operations, significant electoral outcomes, and the nation’s anticipation for the 2026 World Cup capturing public attention. Regarding the ongoing demolition and displacement efforts across Abidjan, Euphrasie N’Guessan hasContinue Reading
Belgium pulls out of Mali as diplomatic isolation deepens
In a decisive move that underscores the escalating tensions between Western nations and the Malian authorities, Belgium has announced the permanent closure of its embassy in Bamako. Effective June 30, this decision marks the end of longstanding bilateral cooperation that once spanned decades. The announcement, delivered through an official statement,Continue Reading
Gabon and eu reinforce cooperation in second political dialogue session
The second session of the political dialogue between Gabon and the European Union commenced on June 8, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès within Libreville’s Cité de la Démocratie. This significant gathering brings together Gabonese officials and accredited representatives from EU member states to evaluate commitments made during their inauguralContinue Reading
Sonamines intensifies regulatory scrutiny over Cameroon’s gold operators
The National Mining Corporation (Sonamines) is significantly tightening its oversight of gold mining operations across Cameroon. Following a comprehensive inspection tour conducted in the Adamaoua and East regions, key hubs for artisanal and semi-mechanized gold production, Director General Serge Hervé Boyogueno presented a stark assessment. His findings reveal that numerousContinue Reading
Real madrid eyes michael olise amid world cup buzz for 2026
Real Madrid’s secret play for Michael Olise during the 2026 World Cup cycle As the French national team prepares to jet off to its Boston base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup (June 11 to July 19), whispers are growing louder in Madrid. Sources close to the Real Madrid campContinue Reading