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US Treasury sanctions Congo rebel commanders for eastern region destabilization Individuals detained by AFC/M23 rebels in Goma The United States Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on two key…
The Gabonese Republic has been elected to the position of Vice-President during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, marking its long-awaited return to the UN’s top decision-making…
SECURITY INCIDENT Deadly mine explosion strikes Bamako-Kayes highway in Mali, leaving eight dead and dozens injured An explosive device detonated along the Bamako-Kayes highway in western Mali, killing eight civilians…
In the aftermath of a sweeping cabinet reshuffle that excluded his party, PASTEF, from the new government, opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has broken his silence to address the widening rift…
Ousmane Sonko exposes tensions in Senegal’s government formation In a press conference that sent shockwaves through Senegalese politics, opposition leader Ousmane Sonko revealed the deep rifts behind the formation of…
The governments of Morocco and the United Kingdom are setting ambitious goals to double bilateral trade and accelerate investment flows, leveraging the transformative potential of major infrastructure projects tied to…
Just hours after his dismissal from the Prime Minister’s office, Ousmane Sonko provided his account of the exchanges that unfolded between him and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye-Diakhar. The PASTEF leader…
RDC government’s council decisions: only 25% yield tangible results Economy June 2, 2026 Between April and December 2025, only 25% of decisions made in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Council…
Ties between Benin and Niger have entered a decisive phase as both nations take concrete steps to mend and strengthen their diplomatic relations. Following an official working visit by Benin’s…
Diplomatic relations between the Bénin and Niger are taking a decisive turn following a high-level meeting in Niamey. On June 2, 2026, Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni concluded a working visit…
In a candid address, Ousmane Sonko, former Prime Minister and leader of the Pastef party, has laid bare the events leading to his abrupt removal from office. Speaking publicly for…
Following the announcement of the newly formed government in Senegal, prominent political figure Ousmane Sonko held a press conference to share his perspective on the coalition’s structure and future direction.…