The Senegalese political landscape has entered a phase of intense reshuffling as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and opposition figurehead Ousmane Sonko tighten their grip on leadership structures. Recent months have seen a…
Ousmane sonko celebrates 52nd birthday with heartfelt tributes from senegalese leaders
Ousmane Sonko marks 52nd birthday with warm tributes from political allies On Wednesday, 15 July 2026, Ousmane Sonko, the prominent leader of the Pastef party and current President of the National Assembly,…
Niger’s cement price cap exposes market vulnerabilities amid rising costs
Government intervention targets speculative practices In response to escalating cement prices and reported shortages across multiple regions, Niger’s authorities have implemented emergency measures to regulate the market. On July 13, 2026, the…
Sénégal politics: new judicial appointments raise questions about sonko’s 2029 exclusion
Sénégal politics: new judicial appointments raise questions about sonko’s 2029 exclusion Recent judicial appointments in Sénégal have ignited intense debates about their potential impact on the 2029 presidential elections. Political analyst Mamadou…
Bénin unveils bold plan to restore cultural treasures and boost local economy
Following the groundbreaking success of its first wave of cultural restitutions, Bénin is taking a decisive step forward. On July 14, 2026, the government officially launched a National Scientific Committee in Cotonou,…
DRC exposes Rwanda’s inaction over critical minerals at un security talks
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Abdelilah Benkirane’s All-Encompassing Strategy: A New Era for Morocco’s PJD
A new era for Morocco’s main opposition party, Abdelilah Benkirane, has unveiled an all-encompassing strategy to challenge the incumbent government. Publié aujourd'hui à 10h59, modifié à 11h37 Lecture : 5 minutes. A…
Gabon census data: constitutional court validates provisional report
The provisional findings of Gabon’s latest population and housing census have officially been handed over to the Constitutional Court, marking a critical step in validating the country’s demographic statistics. The ceremony, held…
Bénin and Burkina Faso launch joint patrols in Koualou to counter terrorism
In a significant move to combat the enduring terrorist threat along their shared borders, Bénin and Burkina Faso have initiated crucial joint patrols. This long-anticipated resurgence of bilateral military cooperation, particularly sought…
Morocco Senegal shared history through photography in Dakar
In the heart of Dakar, the Moroccan embassy’s residence served as the elegant backdrop for the unveiling of a compelling photographic exhibition: «Morocco–Senegal: a shared history, a common destiny». Held on July…
Senegal’s president meets former leader ahead of un race
Macky Sall will make a rare return to Dakar this Friday, July 17, setting the stage for a politically charged meeting with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The former Senegalese head of state…
Diplomatic talks in Lomé focus on DRC east security and mediation efforts
diplomatic talks in Lomé focus on DRC east security and mediation efforts Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé and Floribert Anzuluni Security Wednesday 15 July 2026 – 08:59 Lomé recently hosted high-stakes diplomatic discussions between…