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The highest judicial body in Senegal has a new leader. In an official announcement made public today, Ousmane Diagne has been appointed as the new president of the Constitutional Council, taking over from the late Mamadou Badio Camara. The decision, formalized through decree number 2026-1318, reflects a strategic move by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to […]
Libreville, Monday July 13, 2026 (Gabon News) – In Libreville, the ultimatum issued on July 10 by Mayor Eugene Mba is coming to an end. In a few hours, the operational phase of the campaign to combat dirt and anarchic occupation of public spaces will enter a new sequence with its promised series of demolitions, […]
Chad Chad medical case: surgeon cleared of involuntary homicide charges A N’Djamena court delivered a verdict in a high-stakes medical malpractice case, acquitting a surgeon of criminal charges while imposing a civil fine. — 1 min read N’Djamena, July 13, 2026 – A landmark ruling was handed down today by the Court of First Instance […]
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, has directed fiscal authorities to curb aggressive tax recovery measures against mining companies, warning that such tactics undermine investor confidence in the sector. This directive follows a cabinet meeting in Kinshasa, where the head of state emphasized the need to safeguard the country’s economic appeal […]
In the digital age, the processing power behind every smartphone, computer, and high-tech device hinges on an unlikely mineral: quartz. While often overlooked, this abundant yet extraordinary resource has become the backbone of the global electronics industry. Hidden in the rugged peaks of the Appalachian Mountains, a single mine in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, holds […]
Politics Senegal politics: Diomaye Faye’s coalition slams Sonko’s confrontational stance Coalition defends President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s leadership as Ousmane Sonko’s rhetoric sparks institutional tensions The Coalition Diomaye Président has sharply criticized Ousmane Sonko’s recent remarks during a political rally in Mbacké, accusing the National Assembly President of fostering a climate of permanent confrontation rather than […]
On Monday, Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni welcomed Floribert Anzuluni Isiloketshi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) Minister of Regional Integration and special envoy of President Félix Tshisekedi, at his farm in Kisozi. The meeting focused on the deteriorating security situation in eastern DRC and the ongoing regional efforts to restore peace and stability in […]
Lucas Digne set to return to Paris Saint-Germain A major transfer saga is unfolding as Lucas Digne, the experienced French international left-back, is poised to rejoin Paris Saint-Germain—a decade after his departure for FC Barcelone. The move comes as the French national team battles through the 2026 World Cup semifinals, with Digne currently a starter […]
Wagner mercenaries turn to tramadol trafficking in Central Africa Three years after the death of Evgueni Prigojine, the networks he established in Africa remain operational. Investigations reveal that the former Wagner mercenaries, now operating under new structures, are financing their activities through the illicit trade of tramadol—a potent opioid painkiller. From mercenary groups to drug […]
Thousands of Togolese professionals who have shifted between public and private sector employment can now breathe easier. The Caisse de Retraites du Togo (CRT) and the Caisse nationale de sécurité sociale (CNSS) have implemented a coordinated pension liquidation system, eliminating the previous administrative hurdles in retirement calculations. Unified career recognition transforms retirement benefits Previously, workers […]
The latest surge in violence gripping the northern reaches of Mali has claimed dozens of lives, as fierce fighting erupts over control of the pivotal town of Anéfis. In a televised address aired on national television, Mali’s chief of staff, General Jean Élysée Dao, delivered a sobering update on the devastating toll of the clashes, […]
La rupture entre le président de l’Assemblée nationale sénégalaise, Ousmane Sonko et le président de la République, Bassirou Diomaye Faye est désormais étalée sur la place publique. Lors d’un meeting dimanche 12 juillet à Touba, pour l’inauguration du siège de Pastef, le président de l’Assemblée nationale a menacé de faire tomber le gouvernement d’Ahmadou Al […]