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Washington proposes new envoys to strengthen ties with African partners In a strategic move to reshape diplomatic engagement across Africa, the United States has put forward fresh ambassadorial nominations, including…
In a high-level diplomatic engagement, President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire welcomed his Mauritanian counterpart, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, for a 24-hour working visit to Abidjan. The meeting, held at the…
In a move underscoring commitment to financial transparency, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, has formally declared his assets in accordance with public official regulations. The disclosure places him…
Tchad: mahamat idriss déby’s pardon could ease political tensions During the 66th anniversary of Chad’s independence, President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno announced his intention to use his pardon power for…
The magistrate Ousmane Diagne has been officially sworn into office as the new president of Senegal’s Constitutional Council, following a solemn ceremony held on August 11, 2026. His appointment marks…
Former minister Aly Ngouille Ndiaye sheds light on special funds allocation In a recent television appearance, former Senegalese minister Aly Ngouille Ndiaye made a striking revelation about the allocation of…
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo crosses 2,000 deaths as crisis intensifies The deadly Ebola outbreak ravaging eastern and northeastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has now…
Legal response clears name of Sani Mouhamadou in alleged DGRE contract dispute In a strongly worded legal response, attorney Mélissa Nyoth, acting on behalf of Cameroonian professional Sani Mouhamadou, categorically…
Bénin : new senate internal rules adopted to strengthen governance The Bénin Senate has officially adopted its internal regulations, a landmark document that outlines the operational framework, governance principles, and…
Sénégal Sénégal : le Pastef relance la réforme constitutionnelle et le contrôle des « fonds secrets » Ousmane Sonko, the President of the National Assembly, inaugurated the first extraordinary parliamentary…
A cholera crisis deepens in Chad, N’Djamena faces highest mortality A severe cholera epidemic continues its spread across Chad, with official figures on August 8 indicating 320 confirmed cases and…
Following his re-election as president of the Parti des Peuples Africains-Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) in May 2026, Laurent Gbagbo has introduced a significant restructuring of the party’s leadership. The announcement, made…