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In an unexpected political move, Abdou Lô, identified as the younger sibling of Prime Minister Ahmadou Al-Aminou Lô, has officially become a card-carrying member of PASTEF – Les Patriotes. The announcement, which spread rapidly across social media platforms this weekend, has ignited fresh discussions in political circles across Sénégal. This development comes at a critical […]
Energy grids, gas pipelines, and power cables: beneath the recurring disputes between Morocco and Spain lies a less visible but critical dependency. While Rabat asserts its claims over Ceuta and Melilla, its energy security remains closely tied to Spanish infrastructure. Geopolitical tensions between Madrid and Rabat are often framed around migration, territorial disputes, or security […]
The political landscape in Senegal remains tense as speculation grows over a potential dissolution of the National Assembly. During a recent campaign rally in Linguère, opposition leader Ousmane Sonko delivered a sharp warning to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, cautioning him about the electoral repercussions of such a move. Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, argued […]
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) shows no signs of slowing down. This grim assessment was delivered on August 5 by the Deputy Medical Director of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) during an official visit by the World Health Organization’s Director-General to the eastern region of the country. Two and a half […]
How the enduring US-Morocco alliance shapes the Ceuta migration crisis From a historic 18th-century friendship treaty to a 1,000-kilometer highway named after a US president, the ties between Morocco and the United States have always stood apart. This week, King Mohammed VI renamed a major desert road in honor of former US President Donald Trump […]
The prospect of dissolving the National Assembly continues to fuel intense political discussions across Sénégal. During a Pastef gathering held this Saturday in Linguère, Ousmane Sonko unequivocally articulated his stance on this potential development, simultaneously delivering a stern caution to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. According to the prominent Pastef leader, any dissolution of the National […]
Gabon’s government has undertaken a sweeping overhaul of the civil service by scrapping automatic seniority-based promotions—a long-standing tradition critics argue fosters complacency and inefficiency. The shift marks a decisive break from a system where career progression tied strictly to tenure rather than performance, igniting intense national debate over fiscal responsibility, administrative efficiency, and social equity.
The political landscape of Sénégal has once again turned its gaze to the Macky Sall administration with the public unveiling of a new book by Oumar Demba Bâ, the former diplomatic advisor to the outgoing president. Held in Dakar, the event brought together politicians, diplomats, and analysts to discuss a work that promises to shed […]
The Ituri province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has once again become the scene of a horrific massacre, this time attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an armed group of Ugandan origin affiliated with the Islamic State. During a nighttime raid, attackers killed at least thirteen civilians and set an entire village ablaze, […]
This Sunday, August 9, 2026, brought several key developments across Senegal. Ousmane Sonko galvanized thousands of supporters at a rally in Linguère, where he delivered sharp criticism regarding the current presidential administration’s management. Concurrently, significant rainfall is anticipated tonight across Southern and Eastern Senegal, with a high probability of precipitation, estimated between 70 and 90 […]
At a vibrant rally in Linguère, Ousmane Sonko powerfully addressed a massive crowd, delivering sharp criticism of the incumbent president’s administration. He underscored a significant disconnect between the people’s hopes and the current political landscape. This Saturday, Ousmane Sonko convened a substantial gathering in Linguère, attracting a vast number of enthusiastic supporters of the Pastef […]
In the bustling capital of Yaoundé, a palpable sense of anticipation hangs heavy in the air, as political observers and citizens alike ponder Cameroon’s political future. Discussions often revolve around the enduring leadership of President Paul Biya and the potential shifts that may lie ahead. Key figures, including Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh, the influential Secretary General […]