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On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Gabon secured a historic victory by being elected Vice-President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), joining 21 other newly appointed deputies. For Libreville, this…
Bénin and Niger remove all barriers to bilateral cooperation During an official visit to Niamey on June 2, President Romuald Wadagni of Bénin and his Nigerien counterpart, Abdourahamane Tiani, reaffirmed…
The long-awaited government reshuffle in Cameroon faces unexpected delays as unpublicized construction projects demand urgent attention. Behind the scenes, officials scramble to address critical infrastructure gaps that threaten to derail…
Niger energy project: prime minister inaugurates ‘solidarity’ power plant in Niamey diplomacy Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb arrived in Niamey, the capital of the Republic of Niger, this Wednesday to preside…
The National Police of Chad announced the apprehension of 29 suspected criminals during coordinated operations in N’Djamena between May 15 and June 2, 2026. Key arrests made According to Police…
In a high-stakes political confrontation that has gripped Dakar, former Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko unleashed a scathing verbal assault against President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, labeling the administration’s policies as…
On June 2, 2026, the President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, held a working session at the Koulouba Palace with his Beninese counterpart, Romuald Wadagni, who was in Ouagadougou…
Ousmane Sonko, former Prime Minister of Senegal and leader of the PASTEF-Les Patriotes party, has publicly addressed the circumstances surrounding his abrupt departure from the head of government. In a…
Gabonese head of state Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has confirmed he will embark on an official state visit to France on July 20th, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations.…
Tensions between Senegal’s political leadership and key figures in the ruling coalition have intensified following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s unexpected proposal to Ousmane Sonko. The former Prime Minister revealed exclusive…
Senegal’s political landscape is seeing early signs of tension following the announcement of the new government’s ministerial lineup. A particularly contentious appointment has emerged at the Ministry of Justice, where…
The Algerian Prime Minister, Sifi Ghrieb, landed in Niamey on Wednesday for an official visit centered on deepening cooperation between Algeria and Niger. Ordered by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the…