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In Senegal, the ongoing discussion surrounding undisclosed funds linked to the previous administration has intensified, now focusing on individual accountability. Babacar Bâ, a prominent civil society figure known for his engagement in public governance discussions, is challenging the consistency of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. Bâ contends that the head of government, who has largely built […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached a landmark agreement with health sector unions, bringing an end to a prolonged medical strike that had crippled the country’s healthcare system. The breakthrough was announced following intense negotiations that culminated in significant concessions from the government. In a landmark announcement during the 94th Council of Ministers […]
Key Highlights Dates: July 13 and 14, 2026, at the Grand Théâtre National Doudou Ndiaye Coumba Rose in Dakar Significance: First national forum dedicated to Senegal’s sustainable and inclusive blue economy Main Participants: Port Autonome de Dakar, Agence nationale des Affaires maritimes (ANAM), Ministry of Maritime Economy Dakar is set to host the inaugural National […]
Le transfert de Johan Manzambi du SC Fribourg à Newcastle United semblait acquis mais voilà qu'un concurrent de la Premier League s'interpose in extremis et se retrouve apparemment en pole position. Ce qui semblait un transfert record pour le jeune attaquant suisse est désormais en danger, l'opération ayant échoué à l'ultime instant. La situation est […]
Babacar Bâ, who leads the Forum du justiciable, has once again voiced strong criticism, pointing out what he perceives as a glaring inconsistency in former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s statements regarding the transparency of political funds. In a recent public declaration, the human rights advocate underscored that Sonko, who now champions integrity and sound governance, […]
A striking statistic, almost overlooked, has emerged from the 219-page National Report on Human Development (RNDH) 2026. Tucked away on a single line, it indicates that over 77% of residents in Gabon’s Nyanga province live in poverty. This brief, isolated mention lacks broader context, sharply contrasting with the report’s overall tone, which generally portrays Gabon […]
Morocco’s demographic landscape is set to undergo profound changes by 2060, as revealed by the latest projections from the High Planning Commission. These forecasts, based on varying scenarios of fertility, mortality, and migration trends, paint a picture of a nation transitioning from rapid expansion to gradual stabilization. Population trends: from steady growth to near-stagnation Under […]
Politique Sonko menace le gouvernement d’Al Aminou Lo de censure Le leader du Pastef a promis ce dimanche d’utiliser l’Assemblée nationale pour faire tomber le gouvernement si les intérêts du Sénégal ne sont pas préservés dans le cadre des contrats pétroliers 13/07/2026 0h03 ID 1006545 Publication 13/07/2026 (SenePlus) – Dans un discours enflammé […]
Speaking at a rally in Touba this Sunday, Ousmane Sonko, the esteemed President of the National Assembly, issued a stern warning to Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô. Sonko emphatically reiterated the potential for a motion of censure against the current government. As the influential leader of Pastef, a party commanding a substantial majority within […]
During his recent tour across the Baol region, Ousmane Sonko significantly escalated his critique directed at President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Convening this Sunday in Touba, where he inaugurated the new Pastef-Touba headquarters and subsequently addressed a conference on current political issues, the Pastef leader revisited the Constitutional Council’s ruling that invalidated the constitutional revision law, […]
In a powerful statement delivered from Touba on Sunday, July 12, 2026, during the inauguration of his party’s local headquarters, Ousmane Sonko, the President of the National Assembly, strongly criticized the President of the Republic. Denouncing what he termed the state’s “unsteady” management, Sonko openly questioned Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s approach and vowed to systematically refer […]
Thierno Bocoum, who leads the AGIR-Les Leaders movement, has sharply criticized Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko concerning the