World bank’s ousmane diagana in Senegal to boost economic ties
World Bank’s Ousmane Diagana in Senegal to strengthen economic partnership Senegal’s ongoing push to transform its economy—focusing on industrialization, job creation, infrastructure expansion, and investment mobilization—has drawn high-level attention. The visit by Ousmane Diagana, Vice President of the World Bank for West and Central Africa, comes as Dakar accelerates effortsContinue Reading
Bénin’s new senate convenes to elect its inaugural leadership
Bénin Bénin’s new senate convenes to elect its inaugural leadership Bénin is poised to take a significant stride into its new bicameral legislative system. This Thursday, August 6, 2026, the 25 distinguished members of the newly formed Senate will gather for a pivotal session. The esteemed personalities comprising Bénin’s secondContinue Reading
Senegal politics: technocrat turns his back on sonko’s economic approach
In a striking development that has sent ripples through Senegal’s political landscape, Lansana Gagny Sakho, a long-time technocrat closely linked to Ousmane Sonko’s political circle, has publicly distanced himself from the Prime Minister’s economic management. Sakho’s remarks carry significant weight, as he was once a trusted ally in Sonko’s innerContinue Reading
RDC : l’AIEA savait depuis 2009 que l’uranium partait vers la Chine
Un mémorandum confidentiel de l’AIEA datant de 2009 révélait que l’uranium congolais partait vers la Chine via les exportations de cobalt. Quinze ans plus tard, aucune mesure diplomatique n’a été prise. Entre 2000 et 2024, la RDC aurait exporté entre 2 000 et 5 000 tonnes d’uranium non déclarées, exposantContinue Reading
Senegal assembly session: sonko’s office calls urgent meeting at 4 pm
Intense political activity resumes in Senegal’s National Assembly The National Assembly of Senegal is buzzing with renewed energy as the parliamentary bureau prepares for a critical meeting this afternoon. Scheduled to commence at precisely 4:00 PM, the gathering is expected to set the tone for what local observers describe asContinue Reading
Spain urges eu allies to avoid criticizing Morocco over ceuta migration surge
In a delicate diplomatic maneuver, Spain has privately urged European counterparts to refrain from openly blaming Morocco for its role in the unprecedented migration surge that flooded Ceuta with 72,000 people in a matter of days. The request came during an emergency video conference of EU Interior Ministers, where severalContinue Reading
Gabon’s spiralling public debt: a critical economic challenge
Gabon’s national debt is on a significant upward trajectory, with projections indicating it will reach 94.3% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2027. This concerning forecast, stemming from budgetary analyses released in Libreville, highlights a critical situation for the nation. The trend, initiated under the transitional presidency and subsequentlyContinue Reading
Gabon’s president in Abidjan: seeking concrete partnerships for growth
African Politics Gabon’s president in Abidjan: seeking concrete partnerships for growth By Editor-in-Chief August 5, 2026 81 No comment Libreville, August 5, 2026 — The arrival of Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema in Abidjan marks a significant chapter in Gabonese diplomacy. Following visits to Ghana, Gambia, and Sierra Leone, the GaboneseContinue Reading
Cameroon: president Biya promotes presidential guard commander
President Paul Biya of Cameroon recently announced a significant elevation within the nation’s armed forces. On August 3, 2026, Raymond Jean Charles Beko’o Abondo, who previously served as the esteemed commander of the presidential guard, was officially promoted to the rank of brigadier general. This strategic appointment by President BiyaContinue Reading
West african leaders unite against Sahel bloc’s diplomatic isolation
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has adopted a firmer stance toward the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), as confirmed during the latest ordinary summit held in Lungi, Sierra Leone. Regional leaders have established a clear red line: no member state may pursue separate negotiations with Mali, BurkinaContinue Reading
Gabon’s extractive sector faces 2.9% decline in early 2026
Gabon’s vital extractive industries navigated the start of 2026 with a mixed performance. The sector’s overall activity experienced a 2.9% contraction, primarily driven by a downturn in hydrocarbon output, even as the manganese segment maintained its upward trajectory. This assessment, detailed in the sectoral economic report from the Directorate GeneralContinue Reading
Union Saint-Gilloise draws 3-3 with Bodo/Glimt, faces crucial away leg for champions league dream
Union Saint-Gilloise played out a thrilling 3-3 draw against Bodo/Glimt in their Champions League third qualifying round first leg. The match, held on Tuesday in Ostend, saw the Belgian side concede all three goals from set-piece situations. The encounter at Ostend saw Union Saint-Gilloise battle to a 3-3 stalemate withContinue Reading