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Algerian prime minister arrives in Chad for official visit N’Djamena – On Monday, Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb arrived in Chad for an official visit, mandated by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. This trip aims to deepen fraternal ties and enhance cooperation and partnership between the two nations. Prime Minister Algeria Chad
Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, Madagascar’s transitional leader, arrived in Libreville last Friday for a series of strategic discussions with Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of the Gabonese Transition. The visit, part of a 48-hour working and goodwill trip, underscored Gabon and Madagascar’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. During the official meeting at the Palais […]
Cameroon to strengthen ties with South Korean industrial giant A high-profile meeting in Yaoundé signals a potential game-changer for Cameroon’s economy, as a leading South Korean manufacturer expresses strong interest in major investments across key sectors. — 2 min read In a bold move to revitalize Cameroon’s trade landscape, the Minister of Commerce, Luc Magloire […]
Philippe Lalliot, the newly appointed French ambassador to Morocco, chose the spring session of the Paris Peace Forum hosted at Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique (UM6P) in Rabat on 4–5 June 2026 for his first public address. The speech came just after he presented his credentials to the King. Facing the deadlock of crises and shockwaves […]
The leader of Pastef, Ousmane Sonko, has firmly called on his followers to stop using insults and mocking nicknames aimed at authorities, denouncing such counterproductive behaviour and urging a debate focused solely on ideas and the party’s programme. Speaking at a gathering at Dakar Arena, the Patriots’ head appealed to his supporters for reason, warning […]
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ebola response in drc strained by political turmoil and armed conflict On 17 may 2026, the world health organization declared the ebola outbreak in eastern democratic republic of the Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, with the africa cdc following suit the next day. On 5 june, both institutions launched a […]
The Pastef party has once again demonstrated its unwavering support for Ousmane Sonko. He recently secured an overwhelming re-election as the head of his political movement during its congress held on Saturday. This powerful affirmation of his mandate comes just two weeks after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye removed him from the Prime Minister’s office. Sonko, […]
With a resounding mandate secured at his party’s recent convention, Ousmane Sonko stands at a pivotal moment in Senegalese politics. The Pastef leader’s re-election as party president marks a new phase in his relationship with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, after Sonko’s unexpected removal from the prime ministership just two weeks prior. In a bold declaration […]
During his investiture rally at the Dakar Arena this Sunday, Ousmane Sonko addressed the topic of upcoming local elections, delivering a firm stance against any possible postponement. Standing before a large crowd of PASTEF members and senior officials, the party leader made it unmistakably clear that his political organisation would not back any move to […]
On the second day of his official tour in Libreville, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, who presides over the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar, embarked on a comprehensive exploration of several iconic landmarks within the Gabonese capital on Saturday, June 6. Accompanied by Hermann Immongault, Gabon’s Vice-President of the Government, the Malagasy leader’s itinerary included the […]
Our journalists and experts answer your questions on Sudanese refugee status in France, a new French space mission in 2027, and the departure of foreign companies from Cuba. Why Washington is imposing fresh sanctions on DRC-linked figures Three months after sanctioning the Rwandan army and several senior officials, the United States has struck again. This […]