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Bargny : Ousmane Sonko mobilise les militants de Pastef pour la campagne de vente des cartes de membre Première étape de cette tournée : la commune de Bargny, où il a été accueilli par une importante foule de sympathisants et de responsables politiques. Ousmane Sonko a donné, ce samedi, le coup d’envoi d’une tournée politique […]
Accueilli par une foule nombreuse, Ousmane Sonko a profité de cette étape, la première de sa tournée du jour, pour adresser un message aux populations locales avant de poursuivre son déplacement vers Sébikotane, Khombole et Bambey. Cette opération de vente des cartes de membre s’inscrit dans l’objectif fixé par le parti d’atteindre le million d’adhérents. […]
Jean-Martial N’Guessan, Chair of the 2PFJ Board, has urged authorities in Côte d’Ivoire to prioritize an inclusive, participatory, and constructive political dialogue as the nation embarks on critical electoral reforms. The call comes in a formal statement delivered to decision-makers on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, emphasizing the need for sustainable governance improvements that reflect the […]
Across the Sahel-Saharan strip, the political and security landscape is marked by intensifying strain. The military administrations governing Burkina Faso and Niger, key members of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), are experiencing heightened pressure. This arises from the Burkinabe leadership tightening its grip on its own officials, coupled with a Nigerien rebel faction announcing […]
Bénin Bénin conference: Church leader urges human-focused reforms for lasting progress In a landmark gathering in Cotonou, religious leaders, policymakers, and civic figures converged at the Institute of Justice and Peace Artisans (IAJP) conference, exploring how rule of law and political transitions can fuel stability and sustainable growth across Africa. The July 23, 2026 event […]
PolitiqueNiger Niger’s diplomatic thaw: ECOWAS and AES seek common ground Three years after the military takeover that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, Niger’s ruling junta continues to navigate a strained relationship with ECOWAS, the regional bloc that vehemently condemned their actions. On July 30, 2023, just four days after the coup against President Mohamed Bazoum, ECOWAS […]
Nigeria’s renewed recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) extends far beyond a routine diplomatic statement. By officially reasserting its commitment to the principles of self-determination, decolonization, and the inviolability of colonial-era borders, Abuja delivers a potent political message. This stance directly counters the Moroccan regime’s assertions that the Western Sahara issue is definitively […]
The relationship between Gabon and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a significant milestone. On July 23rd, in Libreville, government vice-president Hermann Immongault hosted a delegation led by Régis Olivier N’Sondé, an executive director from the Bretton Woods institution. The primary objective of their discussions was to establish the framework for an upcoming financial […]
The countdown has begun for the Cameroonian economy. The Hilli Episeyo, a floating liquefaction unit stationed off the coast of Kribi since 2018, is set to exit national waters in July 2026. This departure marks the conclusion of the contract between its owner, Golar, and the Société Nationale des Hydrocarbures (SNH). In its economic review […]
POLITIQUE Gabon: the lawyers of Alain Claude Bilie By Nze denounce a detention based on an old dispute Held since April 15th, former Gabonese Prime Minister and prominent opposition figure Alain Claude Bilie By Nze has now endured over 100 days of incarceration. His legal team contends that the charges brought against him stem from […]
As his diplomatic mission in Togo concludes, European Union Ambassador Gwilym Ceri Jones was received by the President of the Council, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, this Thursday. The occasion provided the diplomat an opportunity to deliver a glowing assessment of a partnership he described as having significantly expanded in both scope and impact. Following his farewell […]
Paul Biya, the world’s longest-serving head of state and leader of Cameroon since 1982, is currently 93 years old. He departed Cameroonian soil 48 days ago, on June 7, for what an official communiqué described as a «short private stay in Europe,» accompanied by his wife, Chantal Biya. The health of Mr. Biya, who frequently […]