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Since the dawn of multi-party democracy following the landmark national conference of March-April 1990, Gabon’s political landscape has thrived on robust public discourse. Parties have voiced strong positions, exposed critical issues, and—when necessary—offered measured support or constructive criticism of government policies. This dynamic, though occasionally turbulent, has been the backbone of the nation’s democratic vitality. […]
On Monday, 22 June 2026, at the African Union City in Kinshasa, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, welcomed Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye, who also serves as the Chairperson of the African Union, for a state visit. The two heads of state first held a private discussion, followed by an […]
The islamic republic of Mauritania’s minister of environment and sustainable development, messouda bahama mohamed laghdaf, arrived in Libreville on monday 22 june carrying an official message from president mohamed ould cheikh el ghazouani. She was received by Gabon’s head of state, oligui nguema, to formally present Mauritania’s candidacy for the post of secretary-general of the […]
A little over two years after their historic alliance, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has abruptly removed Ousmane Sonko from the Prime Minister’s office. The move has plunged Senegal into a complex political transition, with Sonko now presiding over the National Assembly and leading the ruling Pastef party—though notably absent from the government. What led to […]
Following a resolution from the European Parliament addressing human rights and public liberties in Burkina Faso, the military-led administration that emerged from the September 2022 coup has reportedly opted to summon the European Union’s representative in Ouagadougou to voice its discontent. Observers argue that a more constructive response would have been to embrace transparency. If […]
Tensions are escalating between Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona over the future of Argentine forward Julian Alvarez, whose public comments have reignited a transfer saga that has captivated football fans worldwide. During a recent World Cup 2026 qualifier against Austria, Alvarez, playing for Argentina, hinted at his desire to join Atlético de Madrid, reigniting […]
Historic launch for Côte d’Ivoire’s digital economy leaders Abidjan — The Minister of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation, Djibril Ouattara, inaugurated on June 22, 2026, the professional immersion phase for the first cohort of the Licence Professionnelle in Digital Economy Management at the École Multinationale Supérieure des Postes (EMSP). This pilot program is designed to […]
Under the theme “Beijing after 30 years: mobilising the United Nations human rights system to advance gender equality and full enjoyment of women’s and girls’ rights,” the meeting provided Morocco with a platform to share its experience and proposals regarding international human rights governance. In a statement, El Habib Belkouch emphasised the strategic importance of […]
The Diomaye-Sonko partnership, once a symbol of hope for Senegal, lasted barely two years. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has now removed Ousmane Sonko from the position of Prime Minister, appointing him instead as President of the National Assembly. Sonko remains a dominant figure in Senegalese politics, recently reaffirming his leadership of the Pastef party, which […]
The speaker of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis, Sahiba Gafarova, held talks with Mohamed Ghayate, vice-president of Morocco’s House of Representatives, who is in Baku for the 20th session of the Conference of the Parliamentary Union of OIC Member States. Both sides praised the current state of bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Morocco, noting that the ties, […]
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has convened an emergency virtual summit of its Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation to address the deteriorating security situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The meeting, held under the leadership of Enoch Kamzingeni Chihana, Second Vice President of the Republic of Malawi and representing […]
DRC’s eastern crisis: SADC demands strict adherence to Doha and Washington peace accords M23 rebels in Kibumba Security Tuesday, June 23, 2026 – 07:56 The Southern African Development Community (SADC), led by Enoch Kamzingeni Chihana, Malawi’s Second Vice President representing President Arthur Peter Mutharika, convened an extraordinary virtual summit of the Organ on Politics, Defence […]