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Summarize Share Ousmane Sonko Bassirou Diomaye Faye In a sweeping move to reinforce cohesion within their ranks, Senegal’s political leadership is undergoing significant restructuring. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and opposition…
On July 15, 2026, Ousmane Sonko, the founder of the Pastef party and President of Senegal’s National Assembly, commemorated his 52nd birthday. The occasion was celebrated with an outpouring of…
DRC at UN urges action against Rwanda-backed armed groups over critical minerals Therese Kayikwamba Wagner at the UN Security Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – 10:11 The Democratic Republic of Congo…
Summarize For decades, Morocco’s political landscape has been shaped by traditional power structures. Yet a new wave of engagement is emerging, with one leader at the forefront: Abdelilah Benkirane. At…
The Vice-President of the Gabonese government, Hermann Immongault, formally presented the preliminary report of the General Population and Housing Census on July 14, 2026, in Libreville to the President of…
As the shadow of terrorism looms over the fragile borderlands of West Africa, Benin and Burkina Faso have taken a decisive step forward. The long-awaited military cooperation between the two…
On July 14, the ambassadorial residence of the Kingdom of Morocco in Dakar served as the venue for the unveiling of a compelling photographic exhibition titled ‘Morocco and Senegal: A…
A brief but significant return for Macky Sall to Dakar is set to mark an unparalleled political moment since the transfer of power in April 2024. The former Senegalese head…
Le 14 juillet 2026, l’OMS a révélé que l’épidémie d’Ebola en RDC pourrait être deux à quatre fois plus importante que les 1 926 cas officiels annoncés par Kinshasa. Une…
Gabon’s government has officially inaugurated budget conferences in Libreville this week, marking a critical phase in drafting the 2027 Finance Bill (PLF). The move aligns with the national budget preparation…
Joint anti-terrorism push by Bénin and Burkina Faso forces at koualou border In response to the escalating terrorist threat jeopardizing sub-regional stability, the Béninois Armed Forces and the Burkinabè army…
In one of his first major diplomatic moves as Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu has embarked on a carefully planned trip to two key allies: the State of Qatar and the…