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The day after Ousmane Sonko’s controversial statements regarding his disagreements with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Aminata Touré, Coordinator of the Diomaye Président coalition, took to the airwaves this morning to…
U.S. tightens grip on armed groups in eastern DRC with fresh sanctions The U.S. State Department has unveiled fresh sanctions targeting key figures driving the ongoing insurgency in eastern Democratic…
The recent official visits by Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni to Abuja (Nigeria), Niamey (Niger), and Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) signal a decisive shift toward renewed regional cooperation. This strategic realignment underscores…
A youth-led movement in Kinshasa demands clear justification for any constitutional reform in the DRC The future of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) constitutional framework is now subject…
Kinshasa youth group sets conditions for constitutional reforms in DRC Politics June 3, 2026 A prominent youth organization in Kinshasa has outlined three essential conditions that must be met before…
Ouagadougou and Rome have further cemented their long-standing friendship and cooperation during the 80th anniversary celebration of the Italian Republic. The commemorative event, held on the evening of June 2,…
The promising start to the cocoa export campaign—with over a million tonnes already sold under contracts for the 2026-27 harvest—could face disruptions due to the anticipated arrival of El Niño…
The diplomatic landscape in West Africa is witnessing a significant thaw, with Bénin and Niger moving decisively toward the reopening of their shared border. Less than 24 hours after a…
Politics From Yaoundé to IMF: What Did Modeste Mopa’s Sudden Transfer Hide? The latest twists in the Martinez Zogo trial have raised pressing questions about the rapid reassignment of a…
Politics Gabon’s leader urges truth-telling as key to democratic progress 80 No comment Libreville, June 3, 2026 — In a political climate where public discourse often swings between unquestioning support…
Strengthening Algeria-Niger relations through high-level diplomacy Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb concluded a significant meeting in Niamey with Niger’s President, General Abdourahamane Tiani, on Wednesday. The high-level discussion centered on…
Morocco shines at Düsseldorf’s consular evening: 70 years of strong ties A- A+ Moroccan Consul General Boutaina Bouabid at the Düsseldorf event On June 2, 2026, the Kingdom of Morocco…