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Gabon’s leader concludes west african tour, national flag day observed, civil service reform sparks debate
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has returned to Gabon following an extensive West African diplomatic tour, which included visits to Ghana, Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Côte d’Ivoire. A significant highlight
Read MoreOusmane Sonko initiates parliamentary inquiries during an extraordinary session
Ousmane Sonko initiates parliamentary inquiries during an extraordinary session Prominent political figure Ousmane Sonko has announced the initiation of several parliamentary inquiries, signaling a firm commitment to thoroughly investigate various
Read MorePastef concludes extensive jolof tour, inaugurates linguère headquarters
PASTEF-Les Patriotes has successfully concluded an extensive 48-hour political outreach across the Jolof region. Delegations traversed all 19 communes within the Linguère department, from Dahra to Barkédji, and through Sagatta
Read MoreBurkina Faso’s northern struggle: beyond military gains
Despite significant military deployments and the frequent offensive operations announced by authorities, the security situation across northern Burkina Faso remains profoundly precarious. Armed factions have not vanished; instead, they have
Read MoreJihadist coalition targets Malian military camp in central region
The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (Jnim), the predominant Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist coalition operating in the Sahel, mounted an assault on a Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) military outpost
Read MoreMoody’s elevates Bénin’s sovereign rating to « Ba3 » with stable outlook
The international financial rating agency Moody’s has officially re-evaluated the Republic of Bénin’s long-term sovereign rating, advancing it from « B1 » to « Ba3 » and assigning a «
Read MoreSenegal’s june import surge: dissecting trade dynamics
Senegal’s imports experienced a notable 26.7% increase in June on a month-over-month basis. This significant upturn stands in stark contrast to the trend observed throughout the first half of the
Read MoreSénégal’s institutional turbulence: a critical lesson for global emerging markets
Between 2024 and 2026, Sénégal navigated one of the most revealing periods in its recent history, particularly concerning governance, country risk, strategic communication, and international standing. This era, marked by
Read MoreOusmane Sonko and PASTEF strengthen their presence in Jolof with new departmental headquarters
The PASTEF-Les Patriotes party has successfully wrapped up a dynamic two-day political outreach initiative across the Jolof region. This extensive tour, spearheaded by party leader Ousmane Sonko and accompanied by
Read MoreNewcastle United eyes João Palhinha amid Bayern Munich exit, alternative to Höjbjerg transfer
Tottenham Aston Villa J. Palhinha Bayern Munich João Palhinha’s future at FC Bayern Munich appears to be over, with the defensive midfielder reportedly removed from the club’s squad list. However,
Read MoreSénégal syndicalism: the ‘Dakar appeal’ launches a united workers’ front
The capital city of Senegal witnessed a historic gathering on July 23, 2026, at the headquarters of the National Council of Senegalese Trade Unions (CNTLS) in Médina. A coalition of
Read MoreDeadly jihadist strike targets Malian military base in san
Attack Deadly jihadist strike targets Malian military base in San At least ten soldiers lost their lives in a brazen dawn assault on a military outpost in San, central Mali,
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