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His Majesty has recently designated Mr. Mohamed Abdennabaoui for a second term as the First President of the Court of Cassation, thereby also confirming his role as the delegated President of the Supreme Council of the Judiciary. Additionally, Ms. Latifa El Harradji and Mr. Nadir El Moumni have been appointed as new members to the […]
Political analyst Cheikh Yérim Seck has delivered a sharp assessment of Ousmane Sonko’s evolving political trajectory following his decisive break with the government. Speaking on TFM’s Faram Facce, Seck dissected the nuances of this transition, highlighting both the challenges ahead and the critical importance of maintaining unwavering support from Sonko’s grassroots base to navigate uncharted […]
During a high-level meeting at the Palais Rénovation yesterday, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema welcomed Libreville’s mayor, Eugène Mba, for their second official discussion. This gathering follows the structured framework established after their initial encounter on April 28, focusing on enhancing local governance, assessing municipal performance, and fostering seamless collaboration between national and local authorities. […]
Upon assuming office, the newly inaugurated Beninese President, Romuald Wadagni, selected Côte d’Ivoire for his initial official international engagement. This working visit to Abidjan transcends mere symbolism, signifying a pivotal diplomatic reorientation driven by economic pragmatism. President Wadagni’s decision to prioritize Côte d’Ivoire conveys a potent message. Directing his inaugural international focus towards Abidjan represents […]
The Palace of the President in Libreville hosted a pivotal meeting this week between President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and Mayor Eugène Mba. The session focused on reinforcing local governance and setting new benchmarks for effective municipal leadership. The discussions centered on accelerating Libreville’s urban development agenda, with a sharp emphasis on transforming the city […]
Politics Gabon rejects Trump’s migrant relocation proposal, affirms sovereignty By Editor-in-Chief June 4, 2026 94 No comment Libreville, June 4, 2026 — Gabon has firmly rejected a proposal from the United States to accept migrants facing deportation under Donald Trump’s administration, signaling a bold stance on sovereignty and national priorities. The Gabonese President, Brice Clotaire […]
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The strengthening of bilateral ties between Togo and the United States took center stage in a high-level meeting centered on local governance, decentralization, and social cohesion. The discussions unfolded during a courtesy visit by Kimberly M. McClure, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Lomé, to the Togolese Minister of Territorial Administration, Local Governance, and […]
A fresh chapter in diplomatic relations between Gabon and Guinea is unfolding this week. In the capital city of Conakry, Persis Lionel Essono Ondo, the newly appointed extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of the Gabonese Republic, completed a pivotal step in his official mission. During a formal gathering, he presented his copies figurées to Morissanda Kouyaté, […]
Senegal politics: minister Moussa Bala Fofana responds to Ousmane Sonko’s criticism In the midst of growing internal tensions within the PASTEF party, Minister Moussa Bala Fofana has openly addressed Ousmane Sonko’s recent remarks, firmly reaffirming his commitment to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s leadership while emphasizing the necessity of state continuity. The Urban Planning, Local Governance, […]
Tensions escalate in Sénégal as the abrupt dismissal of Ousmane Sonko from his role as Prime Minister triggers a wave of resignations across public institutions. The political shakeup has left many questioning the loyalty of key figures to the administration’s shared vision and raises concerns about the stability of essential services nationwide. Rifts expose deeper […]
Morocco stands at a crossroads where its gleaming modern infrastructure—high-speed rail networks, state-of-the-art ports, and cutting-edge industrial zones—contrasts sharply with the persistent poverty gripping vast swathes of its population. While cities like Casablanca, Rabat, and Tangier bask in economic prosperity, rural hinterlands and urban peripheries remain trapped in cycles of deprivation, their development stalled by […]