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In a landmark political announcement in Dakar, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye introduced Kiiraay: the Republican Patriots, a new political party designed to unify the nation and uphold its core values.…
Under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s government has reported that over 1.3 million internally displaced persons have returned to their original homes as of June 30, 2026.…
During the official launch of his new political party, KIIRAAY – Les Patriotes républicains, the President of the Republic delivered a pointed message that many believe was directed at his…
Amid a charged political atmosphere, Ousmane Sonko, the prominent leader of the PASTEF party, delivered a stern warning to his supporters during a Saturday gathering in Bambey. Addressing the crowd,…
In a show of grassroots strength, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly and leader of the Pastef party, kicked off a nationwide membership drive across Senegal this week. The…
Military regimes in Burkina Faso and Niger face mounting internal and external pressures The security and political landscape in the Sahel region continues to deteriorate, with Burkina Faso and Niger—key…
The clock is ticking for Cameroon’s economy. The Hilli Episeyo, a floating liquefaction unit moored off the coast of Kribi since 2018, will depart national waters in July 2026 when…
The collaboration between Gabon and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a pivotal stage. On July 23, in Libreville, Vice-President of the Government Hermann Immongault met with a delegation…
The European Union’s ambassador to Togo, Gwilym Ceri Jones, concluded his diplomatic mission with a final meeting with President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé. During the audience, the diplomat highlighted a partnership…
President Paul Biya, at 93 years old, holds the distinction of being the world’s longest-serving head of state, having led Cameroon since 1982. He departed Cameroonian soil 48 days ago,…
Niamey is poised to become the pivotal gathering point for Nigeriens residing abroad on July 28 and 29, 2026. This significant event marks the second edition of the Nigerien Diaspora…
The transition at the helm of the Primature in the aftermath of Ousmane Sonko’s exit has ushered in a wave of strategic realignments within Senegal’s administrative machinery. Effective from May…