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In a candid assessment of Senegal’s economic challenges, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, addressed concerns over national debt management and the upcoming International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to…
On June 15, 2026, Gabon’s Parliament will convene in a historic joint session—with 145 deputies and 70 senators present—to hear President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema deliver his annual address. This…
Strengthening DRC–Egypt military ties: President Tshisekedi orders defense strategy for Congolese training The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, has directed the Ministry of Defense…
Mali’s armed forces have confirmed the elimination of a key jihadist figure affiliated with the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) in a precision drone strike executed…
The Head of State of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, delivered a landmark address this week, addressing the delicate matter of citizens living in exile. His message was unequivocal: the…
The Gabonese government is on the verge of enhancing its anti-fraud measures by implementing cutting-edge high-tech excise stamps. This development was at the heart of a meeting held on June…
With summer transfer windows approaching, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is actively scouting Ligue 1 talents to bolster its squad. Among their top targets is Ayyoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old midfielder whose potential…
The newly elected President of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, convened his inaugural ministerial advisory council meeting this past Friday, signaling a decisive shift in governance priorities. The session, held in the…
The Permanent Framework for Political Dialogue (CPDP) in Chad has stepped into the spotlight five months after its official launch. During a press briefing held on Saturday, June 13, 2026,…
Cameroon has maintained an annual average of 488 kilometers of asphalt-paved roads from 2020 through the end of 2025, according to official figures. This accelerated pace underscores the government’s commitment…
Niger has entered a new legal era with the formal criminalization of same-sex relations and LGBTQIA+ activism. The military-led government enacted sweeping changes to the Penal Code, introducing unprecedented penalties…
The defense budget in Gabon has reached a historic high for 2026. During a presentation to the Finance, Budget, and Public Accounting Commission of the National Assembly on June 11,…