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As Côte d’Ivoire prepares to mark its 66th independence anniversary on August 7, 2026, all eyes are on President Alassane Ouattara’s national address. Beyond the ceremonial significance of the occasion,…
Senegal’s national assembly gears up for landmark legislative session Lawmakers are set to scrutinize key legislative proposals that could reshape governance in Senegal when the extraordinary session convenes next Monday.…
The transitional government in Burkina Faso has formally halted the importation of wheat flour, semolina, and couscous, a move it frames as a decisive step towards asserting economic sovereignty. Positioned…
New details have emerged regarding an opaque transaction: a significant stock of Nigerien uranium, managed by the Société du Patrimoine des Mines du Niger (SOPAMIN), was reportedly sold discreetly to…
The Social-Democratic Green Party (PSDV) has closely observed the recent announcement regarding the upcoming national inclusive political dialogue in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The PSDV commends the Head…
Two years after seizing power by ousting democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum, ostensibly to restore national security, General Abdourahamane Tiani now confronts a stark reality that fundamentally undermines his regime’s…
Senegal’s national assembly convenes extraordinary session on august 10, 2026 In strict adherence to the institution’s internal regulations, the legislative schedule for this session is precisely defined and cannot extend…
The World Bank is channeling a significant financial package of 340 billion FCFA to Senegal, a move whose specifics have just been detailed by the Presidency of the Republic. This…
A pivotal moment for the modernization of Togo’s judicial system unfolded this Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in Lomé. During a recent Council of Ministers meeting, the executive branch approved two…
Facing a steady decline in its oil production, Gabon is now placing its economic bets on a mining revolution. Over the past few months, the government has unveiled ambitious financial…
Cameroon: new presidential decrees spark authenticity questions The recent publication of presidential decrees in Cameroon has ignited a wave of speculation, particularly concerning the extended public absence of President Paul…
The political turmoil in Togo has escalated into a regional diplomatic confrontation. A coalition of 43 civil society organizations (CSOs) from Africa and the diaspora has issued a joint open…