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Political upheaval in Senegal: Assembly Speaker steps down Breaking news. Senegal is grappling with fresh political turmoil as El Malick Ndiaye, Speaker of the National Assembly, announced his resignation just…
Shortly after taking the oath of office, President Romuald Wadagni signed Decree No. 2026-314 on May 24, 2026, outlining the composition of his inaugural government. This cabinet team comprises 22…
The political landscape in Senegal has been rocked by a significant development, with National Assembly President Malick Ndiaye announcing his resignation today. The decision, made public through a social media…
The Côte d’Ivoire is set to host the 45th technical and plenary session of the Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) from May 18 to 23,…
The inauguration ceremony began with the Constitutional Court’s official announcement of the presidential election results, delivered from the stage in solemn judicial attire. Moments later, all eyes were on Romuald…
Afrique Bénin: Romuald Wadagni officially sworn in as President, Patrice Talon steps down On Sunday, May 24, 2026, Romuald Wadagni was officially sworn in as the new President of the…
The recent assault on a Nigerien National Guard outpost in Kirtachi, located in the volatile Tillabéri region, has exposed alarming vulnerabilities within the country’s defense infrastructure. An internal radio transmission,…
The South African government has formally initiated extradition proceedings against prominent panafrican activist Kemi Seba, marking a decisive turn in the country’s diplomatic and legal landscape. This judicial move underscores…
The political landscape in Senegal has been thrown into disarray following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s decision to dismiss his highly popular Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko. The move marks the end…
In a decisive move to reclaim control over its uranium resources, the Government of Niger has terminated its long-standing agreement with the French mining giant Orano Mining. This decision follows…
The Ivorian Head of State, Alassane Ouattara, arrived back in Abidjan on Saturday, May 23, 2026, following his participation in the Africa Forward Summit held in Nairobi. At the airport,…
The political landscape in Senegal has taken a dramatic turn as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced the dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This decisive move has intensified concerns about…