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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission arrived in Bamako over the weekend to underscore the organization’s unwavering solidarity with Mali, despite the country’s suspension from AU bodies since 2021. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf’s visit aims to strengthen diplomatic ties and foster cooperation between the AU and Malian authorities, particularly in addressing the persistent security threats […]
The Central African Republic’s forestry ministry has urged citizens to pay timber taxes, following the adoption of Russian mercenary firm Wagner Group methods. The government has emphasized that non-compliance will result in severe penalties. In a statement released last week, the Ministry of Forestry and Economy reminded Centrafricans that they are responsible for paying taxes […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Accusations linking Ukraine to the AFC/M23 rebellion, a movement controlling significant areas in the North and South Kivu provinces of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, originated in Bujumbura. There, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov asserted that Ukraine was among the external backers of the insurgent group. Kiev’s response was immediate and unequivocal, addressing both the […]