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President Alassane Ouattara expressed satisfaction with the record mobilisation of over $47 billion in funding from international partners for the Côte d’Ivoire’s development plans. This was announced after a two-day meeting of the Consultative Group on the financing of the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030, which brought together over 2,000 investors from 49 countries in […]
Two African capitals, two distinct interpretations of legal sovereignty The capital cities of Sénégal and Togo are currently showcasing sharply contrasting philosophies regarding the enforcement of constitutional law. Recent landmark decisions by their highest judicial bodies have underscored two fundamentally different visions of institutional authority and its limits. Dakar’s judicial guardianship upholds constitutional supremacy In […]
The diplomatic ballet continues in Lomé, confirming Togo’s central role in resolving crises on the continent. In an official mission to the Togolese capital, Congo’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francophonie, and Congolese Affairs Abroad Constant-Serge Bounda was received by President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé in audience on July 9, 2026. This high-level meeting fits into a […]
François Silibi officially enters Bénin’s national assembly François Silibi officially took his seat in the National Assembly this Friday, July 10, 2026. He assumes the parliamentary role previously held by Louis Vlavonou, who transitioned to the Senate as an ex-officio member, a position granted due to his former responsibilities as President of the National Assembly. […]
La date du 15 juillet est en route pour faire trembler Libreville, car deux audits sur les finances publiques sont en cours d’examen. Le Comité d’audit et de consolidation des passifs exigibles de l’État doit livrer ses conclusions la semaine prochaine sur un stock de dette publique estimé à environ 8 700 milliards FCFA, soit […]
Nécrologie : Ousmane Sonko annonce le décès de Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké (photo) Ousmane Sonko a exprimé sa profonde tristesse suite au décès de Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, rappelé à Dieu ce 9 juillet 2026. Le président de l’Assemblée nationale a rendu hommage à ce guide religieux, soulignant son accueil chaleureux et ses qualités humaines […]
The Constitutional Council of Senegal delivered a landmark ruling on Thursday, July 9, 2026, striking down the constitutional amendment law approved by the National Assembly late last month. Acting on an urgent request from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the Council found the legislative procedure for adopting Law No. 18/2026 violated the country’s Fundamental Law. This […]
The Kremlin has reaffirmed its commitment to providing military support to Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger through the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). For the region’s ruling juntas, this partnership is framed as a bold assertion of sovereignty and a definitive break from former Western allies. Yet beneath the rhetoric of regained independence lies a […]
The Beninese Armed Forces (FAB) executed a decisive operation in early July around the Kouandé area, striking a major blow against armed extremists. Six terrorists were neutralized, and a significant cache of weapons was seized, demonstrating Cotonou’s unwavering commitment to defending its national sovereignty. A relentless pursuit over 30 kilometers Intelligence reports of suspicious movements […]
According to the latest projections from the African Development Bank (BAD), updated on June 23, 2026, in its report Perspectives économiques en Afrique (PEA 2026), Gabon is expected to regain a positive trajectory. The pan-African institution forecasts a growth of 3.0% for the year 2026, which is expected to accelerate slightly to reach 3.1% in […]
The Dakar Correctional Court has once again postponed its final ruling in the case concerning the alleged falsification of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s signature, in which Khardiata Tandian is implicated. Originally scheduled for Thursday, July 9, 2026, the judgment has now been deferred to July 23 of the same year. The tribunal cited the […]