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Political tensions flare in DRC over opposition march plans
Political Showdown in Kinshasa: Opposition March Sparks Internal Strife in Ruling Coalition Police dispersing opposition protest in Kinshasa Politics Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – 11:11 Tensions within the Democratic Republic
Read MoreSenegal’s leadership reshuffle: Diomaye and Sonko clean house
The political landscape in Senegal is undergoing significant shifts as newly elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his coalition partner, Ousmane Sonko, take decisive steps to restructure their leadership teams.
Read MoreCelebrating Ousmane Sonko’s 52nd birthday with heartfelt tributes
On this 15 July 2026, Ousmane Sonko, the dynamic leader of the Pastef party and current President of Senegal’s National Assembly, marks his 52nd birthday. The occasion has drawn an
Read MoreNiger’s cement price cap exposes deep market vulnerabilities
In the face of soaring cement prices and reported shortages across multiple regions, the Nigerien government has intervened decisively. On July 13, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued
Read MoreSenegal judicial appointments raise concerns over sonko’s 2029 eligibility
Senegal’s judicial reshuffle fuels speculation over Ousmane Sonko’s political future Recent judicial appointments in Senegal have sparked intense debate about their potential impact on the 2029 presidential race. Political analyst
Read MoreBenin’s cultural heritage return: a new era for economy and identity
Following the significant achievement of its initial restitution wave, Benin is embarking on another pivotal phase. By officially establishing a National Scientific Committee on July 14, 2026, Cotonou is meticulously
Read MoreCritical minerals at un: DRC warns of Rwanda army inaction amid global energy shift
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) highlighted the urgent need for action against illicit exploitation of critical minerals during a high-level United Nations meeting in New York on Tuesday,
Read MoreBenkirane’s bold strategy to expand influence in Morocco
Morocco’s political landscape under Benkirane’s evolving strategy Morocco’s political arena is witnessing a dynamic shift as Abdelilah Benkirane, a seasoned figure in the Justice and Development Party (PJD), intensifies efforts
Read MoreGabon census data faces constitutional court validation
The provisional results of Gabon’s latest population and housing census have been officially handed over to the Constitutional Court, marking a decisive step toward validating the nation’s demographic data. On
Read MoreBénin and Burkina Faso unite for joint border security in Koualou
The persistent terrorist threat along shared borders has prompted a significant step forward for Bénin and Burkina Faso. After considerable anticipation from Cotonou, renewed bilateral military cooperation is now tangible
Read MoreMorocco Senegal shared history showcased through photography in Dakar
The ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco in Senegal, Hassan Naciri, inaugurated a unique exhibition on Tuesday, July 14, at the residence of the Moroccan embassy in Dakar. The event,
Read MoreMacky Sall’s return to Dakar for pivotal meeting with President Diomaye Faye
A brief but significant return for Macky Sall to Dakar is set to unfold, marking an unprecedented political juncture since the transfer of power in April 2024. The former Senegalese
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