Niger set to receive nearly 18 billion FCFA in funding from the IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Nigerien authorities have reached a staff-level agreement, clearing the way for an imminent disbursement of 26.3 million dollars, or approximately 17.8 billion FCFA.

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Gabon parliament takes centre stage under new constitution

Politics 15 June 2026 Libreville, Monday 15 June 2026 – A historic institutional milestone took shape in Gabon on 15 June 2026. For the first time since the Constitution of

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Escalating tensions in northern Mali as liberation front intensifies mobilization

The northern regions of Mali are witnessing a marked escalation in hostilities following a pronounced surge in mobilization efforts by the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA). The separatist movement, led by

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Chad’s $20.5 billion private capital milestone: A blueprint for African development

In a global environment of fragmented financing and declining official development assistance, Chad has achieved a remarkable feat. Its National Development Plan requires $30 billion in total funding, with the

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Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, Iran: the powerful rivals of Morocco in Africa

Across Africa, Morocco’s direct rivals are expanding their footprint through mass openings of places of worship, preacher training programs, and large-scale charitable ventures. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, and Iran are

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What does the drc referendum law actually provide?

We also address your questions on SpaceX’s historic stock market listing, the suspension of the International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor, and anti-immigration riots in Northern Ireland. Drc: what does the

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Ousmane Sonko outlines vision for Senegal’s debt management and economic sovereignty

Addressing the critical issue of Sénégal‘s national debt and the upcoming mission from international financial institutions to Dakar, Ousmane Sonko has provided a transparent evaluation of his tenure as Prime

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Oligui Nguema to address parliament amid Gabon’s economic challenges

In a significant institutional moment for Gabon, the 145 deputies and 70 senators of Parliament will convene in a joint session on June 15, 2026. They are set to hear

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Burkina Faso president outlines conditions for return of exiles

The Head of State of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has issued a pivotal political statement regarding citizens living in exile. The presidential address underscores a clear message: the nation

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Bénin enforces strict alignment between governance and execution

President Romuald Wadagni sets unambiguous governance standards The Head of State of the Bénin convened his inaugural meeting with ministerial advisors this past Friday, signaling a decisive shift in executive

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Gabon’s new diplomatic vision under President Oligui Nguema

african politics Gabon charts a new course in African diplomacy under President Oligui Nguema 165 views No comment Libreville — In a continent reshaping its geopolitical alliances, Gabon is redefining

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Niger tightens laws against same-sex relations with prison sentences up to 20 years

Niger introduces sweeping anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation amid regional shift Niger has enacted a landmark legal overhaul that explicitly criminalizes same-sex relationships and LGBTQIA+ advocacy. The revised Penal Code, signed into law

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