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The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s constitutional court has delivered a landmark ruling, officially endorsing the legal framework that paves the way for President Félix Tshisekedi to seek re-election for a third consecutive term. In a unanimous decision, the court dismissed objections raised against the constitutional amendment, confirming its compatibility with the nation’s highest legal […]
Young athletes from Burkina Faso delivered outstanding performances at the U18 and U20 Five Nations Athletics Championships held in Ouagadougou on July 25–26, 2026. The team secured a commanding first-place finish with a total of 67 medals, surpassing Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Togo. Zalissa Zongo stood out as one of the standout performers, collecting […]
Mor Tallah Gueye resigns from FDCUIC in Senegal to back Ousmane Sonko In a bold move reflecting unwavering commitment to his principles, Mor Tallah Gueye has stepped down from his role as President of the Board of Directors of the FDCUIC in Senegal. His decision comes as a clear statement of support for Ousmane Sonko, […]
#FREEGLEIZES Depuis le 29 juin 2025, notre confrère Christophe Gleizes, journaliste pour Society et So Foot, est emprisonné en Algérie. Nous ne l’oublions pas et réclamons sa libération. En savoir plus sur #FREEGLEIZES By Martin Ngu — Politics and National Security
While these funds are technically legal, their lack of institutional oversight mirrors those reportedly held by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who allegedly controls over 8 billion F CFA across various political and special-purpose accounts. what the numbers reveal Senegalese parliamentarian Guy Marius Sagna has disclosed that Ousmane Sonko, during his tenure as Prime Minister, received […]
As the Sahel region grapples with escalating security threats, the President of Senegal and current Chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) arrived in Bamako on an official visit. His counterpart, Malian leader Assimi Goïta, is hosting the high-level meeting aimed at bridging political divides to forge a unified stance against terrorism. […]
urgent call for moroccan filmmaker and rapper el mahdi lyoubi’s immediate release 28/07/2026 Open letter Morocco en fr Human rights defenders Since his detention on July 13, 2026 following a travel ban whose reasons remain undisclosed, Moroccan filmmaker and musician El Mahdi Lyoubi has become a focal point in a troubling debate over artistic freedom […]
The official residence of the Beninese presidency in Cotonou became the backdrop for a landmark meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. President Romuald Wadagni welcomed Nigerian business magnate Aliko Dangote, accompanied by a senior delegation from the Dangote Group, for a strategic discussion aimed at deepening economic cooperation between the two nations. An audience at […]
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Le gouvernement tchadien a annoncé son retrait du Statut de Rome de la Cour pénale internationale (CPI). Dans un communiqué officiel publié ce 27 juillet 2026, N’Djamena justifie cette décision par un bilan jugé insatisfaisant de la juridiction internationale, qu’il accuse d’une sélectivité indéniable ciblant principalement le continent africain. By Cécile Mboua — Political News […]
More than eighteen months after a framework agreement was initially signed in Paris, the Nigerian financial powerhouse, United Bank for Africa (UBA), is on the verge of a significant breakthrough. France’s Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution (ACPR) is set to grant the institution its coveted full banking license. This pivotal moment not only […]
Two years following the rise of the Pastef movement, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has taken a decisive step that could reshape the nation’s political terrain. In a bold move, he has established his own political party, sending ripples through the country’s power dynamics. During a vibrant gathering of supporters in Dakar, the newly elected […]