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In a sweeping investigation that cuts through layers of geopolitical intrigue, a deep dive into Africa’s shifting alliances reveals a carefully orchestrated campaign by Moscow to reshape power dynamics across West Africa. The findings expose a coordinated network of operatives, each playing a distinct role in a broader strategy to erode European influence and install […]
Gabon Restructures SEEG Utility to Improve Electricity and Water Services LinkedIn X Email Print Save Gabon announces a sweeping restructuring of SEEG, the national water and electricity operator, aiming to separate its activities and address governance failures driving blackouts in Libreville.
The summer transfer window has swung open, and Real Madrid is already making headlines. The club recently finalized deals for Marc Cucurella and Ibrahima Konaté, but the future of Aurélien Tchouaméni remains shrouded in uncertainty. Insiders suggest a potential exit for the 26-year-old French midfielder could be on the horizon once the 2026 World Cup […]
The Tillabéri region has once again witnessed armed violence. On Friday, 12 June 2026, around 7 a.m., the village of Goungo Koré in the Ayorou commune was targeted by an assault carried out by an armed terrorist group. The attack claimed the lives of two civilians. Double homicide and a targeted abduction Local accounts indicate […]
Niger’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, has signed a decree formally stripping activist Mariama Djibrine, widely known as “Mayra,” of her Nigerien nationality. The decision follows a period of heightened tensions between the government and civil society voices critical of the ruling junta. Activists and human rights organizations have condemned the move, calling it a […]
On June 15, 2026, Rwandan President Paul Kagame embarked on a pivotal working visit to Lomé, far exceeding the usual diplomatic formalities. This trip is a calculated move with profound implications for Africa’s economic trajectory, as the continent’s civil aviation sector races toward unifying its skies. In private discussions with Togolese counterpart Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, […]
Chad validates key AMGT strategy documents for N’Djamena’s growth A high-level workshop in N’Djamena has approved strategic documents for the Municipal Agency of Major Works, marking a turning point for urban development and governance in Chad’s capital. N’Djamena’s future takes shape at strategic workshop The validation workshop for the Municipal Agency of Major Works (AMGT) […]
Ousmane Sonko, president of Senegal’s National Assembly, has rekindled discussion of the country’s public debt burden, suggesting that some obligations inherited from the previous administration could potentially be classified under the legal theory of “odious debt.” In a recent interview, the PASTEF leader defended the new government’s approach of providing full transparency on public finances […]
When asked whether he would run for president in 2029 regardless of circumstances, the leader of Pastef, Ousmane Sonko, remained cautious. He replied that discussing a candidacy is still very premature. “I see many initiatives talking about Ousmane Sonko’s candidacy in 2029, and I would like to wait until the time comes, because I have […]
For several days, a controversy defying all reason has persisted. It stems from a letter written by Juan Branco, lawyer, essayist, and legal representative of Kemi Seba, addressed to Ousmane Sonko, then Prime Minister of the Republic of Senegal, which allegedly leaked on social media. In his letter dated 4 February 2025, Juan Branco outlined […]
The ongoing rift between the Pastef party and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye continues to dominate Senegal’s political scene. As some party activists call for the head of state’s expulsion, Ousmane Sonko has stated that the matter will be resolved “when the time comes” by the movement’s relevant bodies. In remarks made this Monday, the president […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that it has reached a staff-level agreement with the Nigerien authorities. This paves the way for an imminent disbursement of $26.3 million (approximately 17.8 billion FCFA) aimed at supporting macroeconomic stability and accompanying the country’s structural reforms. A new breath of fresh air for Niger’s public finances. Following […]