Ousmane Sonko’s two years in power: the unraveling of a messianic promise in Senegal
For a considerable period, he symbolized the aspiration for profound change, adopting the persona of a savior, the political “Messiah” many in Senegal believed would sweep away entrenched practices. Yet, with two years now elapsed at the helm of the state and government, the verdict is unequivocal: theContinue Reading
Human rights violations in DRC: two starkly different realities under Tshisekedi
Human rights in DRC: two distinct realities under President Tshisekedi Society June 3, 2026 – 6:03 PM Human rights in DRC: Kinshasa’s structural issues versus the crisis in the East A nuanced analysis of human rights under President Félix Tshisekedi was presented by Paul Nsapu, Chair of the National HumanContinue Reading
Human rights violations in DRC: Paul Nsapu highlights stark contrast between Kinshasa and eastern provinces
During a live debate organized in Kinshasa on Tuesday, Paul Nsapu, Chair of the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH), delivered a sobering assessment of human rights under President Félix Tshisekedi’s administration. While acknowledging modest legislative progress, he painted a deeply troubling picture of two distinct realities across the Democratic RepublicContinue Reading
Gabon: Bilie By Nze’s continued detention sparks legal and political debate
Politics Gabon: Bilie By Nze’s continued detention sparks legal and political debate Report June 3, 2026 81 No comment Libreville, June 3, 2026 — The continued detention of former Prime Minister and prominent Gabonese opposition leader Alain-Claude Bilie By Nze has intensified debates over judicial independence and procedural fairness inContinue Reading
Fuel shortage paralyzes Ségou’s economy in Mali
Politics Fuel shortage paralyzes Ségou’s economy in Mali June 3, 2026 Ségou has faced a severe fuel shortage for months, disrupting daily life and economic activity with stockouts, price surges, and a thriving black market. Since September 2025, Ségou, a key city in central Mali, has been grappling with aContinue Reading
Morocco’s water sovereignty: how dams under King Mohammed VI’s leadership secure the nation’s future
Under the visionary leadership of King Mohammed VI, Morocco has transformed its dam-building initiatives into a cornerstone of national water sovereignty. This ambitious strategy has not only expanded the country’s water infrastructure but also established a robust hydraulic heritage, as highlighted by Nizar Baraka, Minister of Equipment and Water, duringContinue Reading
Niger and Algeria strengthen strategic ties with new energy project
Niger and Algeria have taken a significant step forward in strengthening their bilateral cooperation. Just hours after the inauguration of a 40-megawatt power plant in Niamey, generously provided by Algiers, Nigerien President General Abdourahamane Tiani welcomed Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb for a high-level meeting focused on the future ofContinue Reading
Gabon’s president outlines economic and political roadmap
Politics Gabon’s president outlines economic and political roadmap 166 No comment Libreville – In a carefully staged media appearance at the Cité de la Démocratie in Libreville, Gabon’s President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema addressed pressing national and global issues during an exclusive interview with a leading international broadcaster. One yearContinue Reading
New 40 mw power plant to boost N’Djamena’s electricity supply
In a significant development for Chad’s energy sector, Mourad Adjal, the country’s Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, confirmed on Wednesday in Niamey that the groundbreaking ceremony for a new 40-megawatt power plant in N’Djamena will take place in the coming days. The project, spearheaded by Sonelgaz International, marks anotherContinue Reading
Le Premier ministre quitte Niamey au terme d’une visite officielle au Niger
Le Premier ministre quitte Niamey au terme d’une visite officielle au Niger mercredi 03 juin 2026 17:23 NIAMEY – Le Premier ministre, M. Sifi Ghrieb, a quitté, mercredi, Niamey, au terme d’une visite officielle au Niger, au cours de laquelle il a procédé à l’inauguration de la centrale électrique deContinue Reading
President Macky Sall urges calm in Sénégal following Ousmane Sonko arrest
President Macky Sall calls for peace and national stability After several days of intense unrest sparked by the detention of opposition figure Ousmane Sonko, President Macky Sall addressed the nation this Monday evening. The legal proceedings against Sonko, centered on a morality case, have led to a sharp escalation ofContinue Reading
Sylvia and Noureddin Bongo under Interpol red notice: what are the consequences?
The legal situation for the former inner circle of the Gabon presidency has reached a critical turning point. Sylvia Bongo and her son, Noureddin Bongo Valentin, have been placed under Interpol red notices, a development that significantly complicates their status and limits their movement on the international stage. The implicationsContinue Reading