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Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has distinctly adopted a more assertive stance. Addressing his supporters and through a series of public appearances, the leader of Pastef has intensified his critiques not only against political adversaries but also against certain figures within the ruling establishment. This period of heightened activity emerges amid conflicting interpretations, both domestically […]

Less than a week after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye removed him from office, outgoing Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko launched a sharp counterattack. Addressing the press in Dakar, he criticized the newly formed cabinet headed by Prime Minister Al Amine Lô, calling its political legitimacy into question. “We have a government with no political foundation,” Sonko […]

Bénin Société a diplomatic breakthrough between Bénin and Niger: the shifting fortunes of kemi seba On June 2, 2026, Béninese President Romuald Wadagni undertook an official visit to Niamey, engaging directly with Nigerien authorities. This significant diplomatic move signals a resumption of high-level dialogue between Bénin and Niger following a period of strained bilateral relations, […]

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is scheduled to hold a press conference this Tuesday, just one day after the new government was officially unveiled. This significant public appearance, set to take place in Dakar, comes at a politically sensitive moment for the leader of the Pastef party. The recent cabinet reshuffle, orchestrated by President Bassirou […]

The Ivorian judiciary has delivered its ruling. On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, the Abidjan Economic and Financial Crimes Court sentenced influencer Apoutchou National and four co-defendants to substantial prison terms ranging from one to five years for money laundering offenses. The decision follows a closely watched legal saga that has captivated public attention in Côte […]

DRC initiates nationwide census mapping agent recruitment for 2027 headcount Alain AKPADJI, UNFPA Representative in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Guylain Nyembo Mbwizya, Minister of State for Planning and Development Coordination Politics June 3, 2026 – 07:47 The Democratic Republic of Congo has taken a critical step toward conducting its first nationwide population census […]

A historic visit to Niamey this week by Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni has transformed decades of impasse at the Benin-Niger border into a tangible prospect of reopening within 15 days. Diplomatic breakthrough transforms regional ties President Wadagni was greeted at the airport by Niger’s Head of State, General Abdourahamane Tiani, before a full day of […]

Washington targets key m23 intelligence chief in DRC sanctions The United States Treasury Department recently imposed sanctions on John Imani Nzenze, identified as a pivotal figure within the RDF/M23 rebel movement. Nzenze, who serves as the intelligence chief for the Kigali-backed group, faces these measures after decades of alleged involvement in widespread death, plunder, and […]

In the strategically vital borderlands of northeastern Côte d’Ivoire, particularly around the village of Mororo, situated close to Tougbo, Ivorian military personnel are maintaining a constant vigil. This area has emerged as a critical defense line against the persistent threat of jihadist incursions, which frequently originate from the increasingly unstable territories across the boundary with […]

Togolese finalists shine in the 17th OHADA Geniuses in Training international contest The Auditorium of the University of Lomé transformed into a hub of legal brilliance on May 30, 2026, as the national finale of the 17th edition of the International OHADA Geniuses in Training Contest unfolded. Organized jointly by the National Coordination of the […]

In 2025, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) faces a troubling paradox: while tax revenue collection is improving, the budget deficit continues to deepen as state commitments grow at an even faster pace. This imbalance, now a structural issue, forces Kinshasa to juggle competing priorities—boosting economic activity, maintaining internal security, and upholding macroeconomic agreements […]