Ferran Torres set to join Paris Saint-Germain in €50m deal
Ferran Torres set to join Paris Saint-Germain in €50m deal The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is on the brink of securing a game-changing signing. Spanish striker Ferran Torres, a World Cup champion, is poised to leave FC Barcelona and join the French capital club in a landmark deal valued at aroundContinue Reading
Chad: soaring poultry prices hit households and traders in Ati
The surge in poultry prices in Ati, Chad, is placing a severe strain on households, traders, and poultry farmers alike, threatening both food security and the local economy. Urgent measures are being sought to stabilize the market and alleviate the growing financial burden on residents. Poultry prices skyrocket, squeezing householdContinue Reading
Pastef membership: the brother of Senegal’s PM makes a bold political move
In a move that has sparked immediate reactions, Abdou Lô, identified as the younger sibling of Senegal’s Prime Minister Ahmadou Al-Aminou Lô, has officially joined PASTEF – Les Patriotes. The announcement, shared across social media platforms, adds a new layer of complexity to the already tense political landscape of theContinue Reading
Energy dependence between Morocco and Spain: Rabat’s hidden vulnerability
The recurring tensions between Morocco and Spain often focus on migration flows, territorial disputes, or Ceuta and Melilla. Yet beneath these headlines lies a less visible but critical factor shaping their relationship: energy dependence. Rabat relies heavily on Spanish energy infrastructure for its electricity and gas supplies, creating a strategicContinue Reading
Senegalese opposition warns president on parliamentary dissolution risks
Senegalese opposition warns president on parliamentary dissolution risks Ousmane Sonko, leader of Pastef, asserts any fresh electoral contest would erode the ruling party’s standing, with dissolution posing the gravest threat. The prospect of dissolving Senegal’s National Assembly remains a contentious issue in the country’s political landscape. During a Saturday rallyContinue Reading
Ebola outbreak in democratic republic of Congo spirals out of control
The Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) shows no signs of slowing. On August 5, medical leaders confirmed that the outbreak, declared on May 15, has become the second deadliest in history, with 1,850 fatalities among nearly 4,000 cases—a fatality rate exceeding 40%. The Bundibugyo strain,Continue Reading
Us Morocco alliance roots and its impact on Ceuta crisis
How did the United States-Morocco alliance shape the Ceuta migration crisis? Over 70,000 individuals crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in a single surge, leaving at least 140 dead in their wake. This unprecedented migration wave has intensified scrutiny on the decades-long strategic partnership between Washington andContinue Reading
Senegal’s Sonko warns power over assembly dissolution risks
Political tensions in Sénégal have intensified as speculation grows over a potential dissolution of the National Assembly. During a recent gathering of the Pastef party in Linguère, opposition leader Ousmane Sonko made his stance clear, issuing a stern warning to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Sonko asserted that if the governmentContinue Reading
Gabon’s public service reform: balancing efficiency and social justice
Gabon’s government has launched a sweeping reform to overhaul the civil service’s automatic seniority-based advancement system, marking a significant departure from a long-standing practice. By scrapping the long-held tradition of automatic promotions tied to years of service, policymakers aim to usher in a new era of meritocracy and fiscal responsibility.Continue Reading
Deadly ADF attack leaves 13 civilians dead in Ituri province
The eastern region of Ituri in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has once again been struck by a brutal assault attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an Islamist-linked armed group of Ugandan origin. At least thirteen civilians were killed, and an entire village was torched during the overnightContinue Reading
Insights from Senegal’s former foreign minister on Macky Sall’s diplomacy
Senegal’s political landscape turned its gaze back to the era of President Macky Sall during a recent public unveiling of a new book in Dakar. The event, held at a prominent venue, brought together political figures, diplomats, and analysts to explore a work that promises to reveal the inner workingsContinue Reading
Sénégal: key updates from sunday august 9 2026
Sénégal: key updates from sunday august 9 2026 Thousands gathered in Linguère as opposition leader Ousmane Sonko sharply criticized the administration’s policies, highlighting a growing disconnect between governance and public expectations. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall is forecasted overnight across southern and eastern regions, with Ziguinchor, Kolda, and Oussouye facing a 70-90%Continue Reading