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Politics Senegal’s Sonko set for diplomatic debut at Yaoundé Francophonie assembly Freshly elected as Senegal’s National Assembly president, Ousmane Sonko is confirmed to attend the 51st annual Francophonie Parliamentary Assembly…
The Geneva-based commodities trader Gunvor is once again under criminal investigation in Switzerland, this time over a Gabon oil deal valued at nearly $1 billion. The probe, led by the…
Jassim Ahdani Correspondent, Morocco Western Sahara Mohammed VI As diplomatic efforts stall over the Western Sahara dispute, Morocco is making strides in advancing its regionalization agenda, signaling a strategic pivot…
The Malian authorities have escalated their counterterrorism strategy by unveiling a groundbreaking financial incentive program. Announced over national television, the initiative offers monetary rewards to anyone providing actionable intelligence leading…
The Malian authorities have escalated their counterterrorism efforts by launching a financial incentive program. Bamako publicly announced a reward for anyone providing actionable intelligence that leads to the capture or…
Morocco has taken a major step toward securing its water future with a landmark financial agreement signed alongside the European Union (EU) delegation and the embassies of Germany, Italy, and…
During an official visit to Lomé, Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni met with Togo’s President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé to solidify a partnership built on shared regional goals and enhanced security collaboration.…
In a landmark move to promote social inclusion and empower women, the Government of Bénin has approved a sweeping reform granting free secondary education to all female students across public…
Senegal’s National Assembly Speaker Engages with African Parliamentary Union Chief In a pivotal meeting at the National Assembly, Speaker Ousmane Sonko welcomed Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge, Chair of the African…
On June 4, 2026, Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, held a pivotal meeting with Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge during the 85th Executive Committee session of the African Parliamentary…
The 85th session of the African Parliamentary Union (APU) Executive Committee drew high-level attention this week as Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, engaged in strategic discussions with Jean-Michel…
Algiers, June 4, 2026 — A landmark milestone has been reached in the long-awaited trans-Saharan gas pipeline (TSGP) project. On Wednesday, representatives from Niger, Algeria, and Nigeria convened in Algiers…