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…
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Ivorian influencer Apoutchou National handed prison sentence for money laundering
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…
DRC initiates nationwide census mapping agent recruitment for 2027 headcount
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…
Breakthrough at Benin-Niger border after historic visit
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…
Washington targets key m23 intelligence chief in DRC sanctions
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,…
Northern Côte d’Ivoire: a bulwark against jihadists at the Burkina Faso border
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…
Togolese finalists selected for OHADA geniuses contest 2026
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…
Drc faces widening budget gap amid rising public spending in 2025
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…
Senegal’s government reshuffle sparks debate on democracy and governance
The newly appointed government in Senegal, led by Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô, has become a focal point of national discussion. Comprising 30 ministers, the team leans heavily toward technocrats…
Assimi Goïta officially sworn in as Mali’s transitional leader
Colonel Assimi Goïta takes office as transitional president of Mali In a formal ceremony held in Bamako, Colonel Assimi Goïta has officially been inaugurated as the transitional president of Mali. This milestone…
Niger tackles housing crisis with rent control measures
With over 29 million residents, Niger faces a severe housing shortage that has intensified in recent years. The National Statistics Institute reports a yearly demand for 40,000 new homes nationwide, with Niamey…
Sonko accuses rivals of political plot to block parliamentary reinstatement
In a sharply worded statement to journalists, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF party and majority parliamentary group, condemned what he described as a politically motivated conspiracy aimed at preventing his reinstatement…