Ousmane Sonko, president of Senegal’s National Assembly, has rekindled discussion of the country’s public debt burden, suggesting that some obligations inherited from the previous administration could potentially be classified under the legal…
Author: Cécile Mboua
Journalist
The Branco-Sonko alliance: a friendship built on illegal favours
For several days, a controversy defying all reason has persisted. It stems from a letter written by Juan Branco, lawyer, essayist, and legal representative of Kemi Seba, addressed to Ousmane Sonko, then…
Barcola Paris transfer saga: psg’s surprising condition revealed
Paris Saint-Germain’s summer transfer activity is heating up as uncertainties swirl around the future of young talent Bradley Barcola. While the 23-year-old winger remains a key player in Luis Enrique’s squad, his…
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, Iran: the powerful rivals challenging Morocco in Africa
Diplomacy Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, Iran: the powerful rivals challenging Morocco in Africa Mass openings of places of worship, training for preachers, charitable initiatives—Morocco’s direct competitors in Africa are leveraging their vast…
Ousmane Sonko responds to calls for Diomaye Faye’s exclusion from Pastef
In Sénégal, President Diomaye Faye faces accusations from his party Pastef of betraying the ideals that brought him to power. As voices calling for his exclusion grow louder, Ousmane Sonko, in an…
Gabon president addresses parliament amid budget challenges
On 15 June 2026, the 145 deputies and 70 senators of Gabon’s parliament gather in congress to hear President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s address, as stipulated by article 93 of the constitution….
Rwanda’s Kagame visits Lomé to boost Togo ties
Rwandan President Paul Kagame is set to arrive in Lomé on June 15, 2026, for an official working visit aimed at deepening diplomatic ties with Togo. His meeting with Togolese President Faure…
Libreville adopts mobile tax payments at Mont-Bouët market
Libreville’s municipal authorities have rolled out a mobile-based tax collection system at the Mont-Bouët market, a vital hub for Gabon’s informal economy. This initiative marks the first municipal-level effort to digitize commercial…
Chad cdpd unveils plan to stabilize political climate
Chad’s CPDP Unveils Roadmap to Restore Political Stability The Permanent Framework for Political Dialogue (CPDP) in Chad has taken a decisive step forward, presenting its comprehensive strategy aimed at fostering trust and…
Niger tightens laws with harsh penalties for same-sex relations
The Republic of Niger has enacted sweeping legal reforms that criminalize same-sex relationships and LGBTQIA+ activism, marking a significant departure from its previously ambiguous legal stance. The new Penal Code, quietly promulgated…
Escalating instability in the Sahel: mapping the new crisis zone
Read in the app Bakary Sambe Director of the Timbuktu Institute and Professor at Gaston-Berger University in Saint-Louis (Senegal) Terrorism The Sahel is witnessing a dangerous transformation, with insecurity spreading from Mali…
Gabon’s land reform accelerates with over 20,857 property transfers in six months
Gabon’s ongoing land reform initiative has reached a new milestone, with the Ministry of Housing, Urban Planning, and Land Registry processing an additional 4,046 property transfer decisions. This brings the total number…