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The Minister of Planning and Development, Dr. Souleymane DIARRASSOUBA, led a pivotal national workshop in Abidjan to validate the study for Côte d’Ivoire’s National Land Use Framework (SNAT CI-2045). Participants included high-ranking officials, prefects, local authorities, technical and financial partners, public administrations, private sector representatives, civil society, academia, experts, and media professionals. This milestone paves […]
In a historic parliamentary session, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko disclosed the existence of a 1.77 billion CFA franc political fund under his office’s control—a disclosure that has exposed a long-standing yet opaque financial practice in the country’s governance. Political funds: a longstanding but rarely discussed practice The revelation has reignited public debate over the […]
The Togo constitutional reform controversy deepens as the government in Lomé continues to defy a landmark ruling by the ECOWAS Court of Justice. While official Lomé maintains the court lacks jurisdiction over national constitutional matters, the Association of Victims of Torture in Togo (ASVITTO) has launched a scathing public campaign, accusing authorities of orchestrating a […]
À quelques jours du Grand Magal, le président de l’Assemblée nationale s’est rendu à Touba pour la traditionnelle visite de courtoisie auprès du khalife général des mourides, Serigne Mountakha Mbacké. Accompagné d’une forte délégation composée de députés et de responsables de Pastef, il est venu réaffirmer les liens entre l’État et la confrérie mouride, dans […]
HealthDemocratic Republic of the Congo Ebola in DRC: open borders and stronger response needed July 30, 202630 July 2026 As the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo intensifies, the UN urges sustained cross-border flows and an accelerated response to curb the crisis. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is grappling with a […]
History in the making as Benin’s Senate convenes for the first time The long-awaited inauguration of Benin’s first-ever Senate marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s political landscape. After decades without an upper legislative chamber, the Senate now stands as a cornerstone of the country’s evolving democratic framework. This historic gathering brings together representatives from […]
Dakar 2026 calls for youth excellence ahead of youth olympics The Senegalese head of state, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has urged the nation’s brightest students to channel their talent toward national progress. His appeal came during the awards ceremony for the Concours général, a prestigious academic competition, just over a year before the Dakar 2026 Youth […]
Le Ministre du Plan et du Développement, Dr. Souleymane DIARRASSOUBA, a présidé ce jeudi à Abidjan l’atelier national de validation de l’étude du Schéma National d’Aménagement du Territoire (SNAT CI-2045). La rencontre a réuni les représentants des Institutions de la République, le Corps préfectoral, les collectivités territoriales et les partenaires techniques et financiers, aux côtés […]
Droits de l’HommeRépublique démocratique du Congo RDC : le CICR alerte sur des violations du droit humanitaire Jean-Noël Ba-Mweze 24/07/202624 juillet 2026 Dans l’est de la RDC, les violations du droit international humanitaire persistent. Le CICR appelle à un meilleur respect de ces règles, tandis que la justice militaire assure poursuivre les auteurs d’exactions. https://p.dw.com/p/5HgRc […]
As preparations intensify for the Grand Magal of Touba slated for August 2, 2026, the President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, paid a courtesy visit to the spiritual capital of the Mouride Brotherhood. The meeting with the Khalife général of the Mourides, Serigne Mountakha Mbacké, took place this past Thursday, July 30, in Touba. […]
The Minister of Planning and Development, Dr. Souleymane DIARRASSOUBA, led a landmark national workshop in Abidjan to finalize the study for the National Spatial Planning Framework (SNAT CI-2045). The gathering brought together key stakeholders including republic institutions, prefectural officials, local authorities, technical and financial partners, public administrations, private sector representatives, civil society, academics, experts, and […]
Bénin’s Diplomacy Takes Center Stage in September 2026 Cotonou is poised to elevate its continental influence next year when it assumes the rotating presidency of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) for the entire month of September 2026. The groundwork for this pivotal role was laid during high-level consultations in Addis-Abeba, where Bénin’s […]