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Des personnes arrêtées par les rebelles de l’AFC/M23 à Goma Aimé Boji Sangara, president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s National Assembly, has praised the resilience of conflict-affected communities in the eastern part of the country. He also reiterated parliament’s firm stance on national unity and territorial integrity. In a speech on Monday, 15 […]
The Ivorian government has reaffirmed its commitment to professionalising and formalising domestic work, a critical sector for both the national economy and the daily lives of countless households. Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Employment, Social Protection and Vocational Training, Deputy Director of Social Security Studies and Development Maurice Grah reiterated this pledge on […]
Bénin lawmakers convene for urgent budget and mediator law revisions Members of the 10th legislature will gather this Friday at the Palais des Gouverneurs to consider two bills under an accelerated procedure. National Assembly president Joseph Djogbénou has summoned colleagues to a plenary session scheduled for Friday, 19 June 2026. The agenda features two legislative […]
Approved by the council of ministers on 19 march 2026, the proposed law on religious freedom is set to reach a critical milestone. The legislative assembly of the people (ALP) will review the text this saturday, 20 june 2026, the national legislature announced. In a nation long celebrated for its religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence […]
After jointly championing the transformative agenda of the Pastef party (African Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics and Brotherhood) since it took power in March 2024, Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko are now locked in a political tug-of-war that is reshaping institutional balances. Sonko’s dismissal as Prime Minister, followed by his return to the […]
On Thursday, the AFC/M23 movement, through its political coordinator Corneille Nangaa, strongly condemned what it called the “irresponsible” and “war-mongering” statements made by President Félix Tshisekedi during a speech in Houston, United States. Speaking after the World Cup match between DRC and Portugal, Tshisekedi promised an imminent reconquest of areas held by the politico-military group […]
The AFC/M23, through its political coordinator Corneille Nangaa, on Thursday condemned what it called an “irresponsible” and “warlike” speech by President Félix Tshisekedi in Houston, United States, delivered before a segment of the Congolese community after the DR Congo-Portugal World Cup match. The Congolese head of state had addressed the security situation in the east, […]
Diplomatic relations between Morocco and The Gambia reached a new milestone of cooperation in Rabat on Thursday. Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita held talks with his Gambian counterpart, Sering Modou Njie, who travelled to the Moroccan capital as a special envoy of President Adama Barrow. The highlight of the visit was the handover of a […]
From june 29 to july 1, 2026, Libreville will welcome an international assessment mission as part of the second review cycle of the united nations convention against corruption (UNCAC). This strategic meeting will allow experts from the UN, Chad, and Libya to evaluate Gabon’s progress in preventing corruption and recovering illicit assets. After years of […]
Record Resources, a Canadian firm, announced on June 17, 2026, the sale of its non-core assets in the Temiskaming Lake area to channel its financial resources into oil projects in Gabon. This move signals a major strategic reorientation toward Gabon’s energy potential. By divesting its Canadian holdings, the company aims to speed up exploration and […]
After the 2003 Casablanca bombings, Morocco chose more than just a security crackdown. It launched a sweeping religious reform to train imams and counter extremist preaching, building a unique model over two decades that now underpins the country’s stability. A study by the Institute of Applied Geopolitical Studies (IEGA) outlines how this approach blends prevention, […]
This week’s edition covers major developments in Africa and beyond. The Support Group for Islam and Muslims (Jnim) has claimed responsibility for Thursday’s attack on Niamey airport, six months after a previous assault by the Islamic State. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Senate has approved a bill regulating referendums for constitutional revision, following […]