Chad validates key AMGT strategy documents for N’Djamena’s growth A high-level workshop in N’Djamena has approved strategic documents for the Municipal Agency of Major Works, marking a turning point for urban development…
Author: Martin Ngu
Journalist
Ousmane Sonko cautious on 2029 presidential candidacy
When asked whether he would run for president in 2029 regardless of circumstances, the leader of Pastef, Ousmane Sonko, remained cautious. He replied that discussing a candidacy is still very premature. “I…
Sénégal: Sonko says party bodies will decide on faye’s possible exclusion
The ongoing rift between the Pastef party and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye continues to dominate Senegal’s political scene. As some party activists call for the head of state’s expulsion, Ousmane Sonko has…
Niger: Imf set to release nearly 18 billion fcfa
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that it has reached a staff-level agreement with the Nigerien authorities. This paves the way for an imminent disbursement of $26.3 million (approximately 17.8 billion…
Gabon’s parliament takes centre stage in the Fifth Republic
Libreville, 15 June 2026 – This date could become a defining institutional moment for Gabon. For the first time since the adoption of the Fifth Republic’s Constitution, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema…
Escalating tensions in northern Mali as separatist group ramps up recruitment
Mounting Pressure in Mali’s Northern Territories Northern Mali is witnessing a sharp escalation in hostilities as the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA), a separatist faction, intensifies its recruitment campaigns initiated at…
How Chad secured $20.5 billion in private capital for its development plan
At a time when global financing is fragmented and official development assistance is shrinking, Chad has pulled off a remarkable feat. The country’s national development plan (PND) requires total funding of $30…
Dr Congo referendum law: what the text says about organising a vote
This edition also addresses questions on the record SpaceX IPO, the suspension of the International Criminal Court prosecutor, and a wave of anti-immigrant violence in Northern Ireland. DRC: what the referendum organisation…
Ousmane Sonko on debt restructuring: ‘we are not in absolute fixed positions, we will examine the situation lucidly’
When questioned about Senegal’s debt management and the upcoming IMF mission to Dakar, Ousmane Sonko delivered a frank assessment of his two years as prime minister while drawing clear red lines for…
Senegal’s foreign affairs chief cheikh niang pushes for stronger ties with AES states
In Dakar, Cheikh Niang stands as a seasoned diplomat determined to elevate Senegal’s diplomatic footprint, particularly with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). With decades of experience navigating complex international relations, Niang…
DRC-Egypt military ties: Tshisekedi orders plan for Congolese soldier training
DRC and Egypt strengthen military bonds with new training initiative for Congolese forces Illustrative image of Félix Tshisekedi during the Egyptian cooperation talks Security & Defense June 14, 2026 The President of…
Mali strikes jihadist leader with drone strike in central region
The Malian Armed Forces have confirmed the elimination of a key jihadist commander linked to the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) in a precision drone strike conducted on…