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The prospect of a potential report des élections au Sénégal has once again ignited intense political debate in Dakar. Following an initial strong stance from Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, El Malick Ndiaye, a prominent figure within the governing party, has stepped forward to unequivocally caution against any maneuvers aimed at altering the established electoral timeline. […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Nigéria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent remarks regarding the roots of insecurity in northern Nigeria have gained significant attention as the nation grapples with a fresh surge of kidnappings. During a meeting with traditional leaders on July 30, the Nigerian president attributed certain attacks and abductions to […]
Gabon has just taken a bold step in reshaping its civil service recruitment framework. Under the guidance of Public Service Minister Laurence Ndong, the government has raised the maximum recruitment age to 40 years. This strategic move aims to broaden the talent pool and elevate professional standards within public administration, particularly by emphasizing merit-based selection […]
In a stark shift, public sentiment in Gabon toward France has plummeted to historic lows. The latest Afrobarometer findings reveal that 78% of surveyed Gabonese citizens view French influence as unfavorable, a stark contrast to the mere 20% who hold favorable opinions. This dramatic divide positions France as the least trusted external actor in Libreville, […]
Benin’s sovereign debt rating has climbed another rung on the ladder. By upgrading the country’s long-term debt assessment from B1 to Ba3, Moody’s has positioned Cotonou within the “BB/Ba” category of sovereign signatures—one step closer to the coveted “investment grade” threshold. The accompanying stable outlook indicates that the agency does not anticipate any deterioration in […]
Burkina Faso’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, hosted the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Ouagadougou on Thursday. This diplomatic encounter followed recent statements by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu concerning the security landscape within the member nations of the Sahel States Confederation (AES). Diplomatic sources […]
The discussion surrounding the date for Senegal’s upcoming local elections has intensified. Following Ousmane Sonko’s appeal to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to promptly establish the election schedule, Deputy El Malick Ndiaye has now also voiced a resolute position on the matter. During a Pastef membership card sales tour in Linguère, where he hosted Ousmane Sonko, […]
Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb: a must-win clash for European pride The third qualifying round’s return leg in Kaunas pits Kauno Žalgiris against Dinamo Zagreb under the UEFA Champions League spotlight. After the Croatians dominated the first leg with a 5-0 thrashing, the Lithuanians face an uphill battle—not just to overturn the deficit, but to […]