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Ousmane Sonko on France-Senegal match: ‘whoever wins, it’s africa beating africa’
Ahead of the France vs. Senegal clash in the 2026 World Cup, the president of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, offered both a sporting and political perspective on this highly
Read MoreOusmane Sonko’s France-Senegal remark reignites identity controversy
Ousmane Sonko’s France-Senegal remark reignites identity controversy On the eve of the France–Senegal World Cup match, Ousmane Sonko, president of Senegal’s National Assembly, sparked a heated debate with a single
Read MoreCameroon state reasserts control over local tax collection
PolitiqueCameroun Cameroon state reasserts control over local tax collection Despite pledges of decentralization, the Cameroonian government has stripped communes of their authority to collect local taxes and duties. In Cameroon,
Read MoreHow russian influence is reshaping west african politics
In a detailed investigative report, new evidence has emerged revealing a carefully orchestrated campaign by Moscow to undermine European influence across West Africa and embed itself within the region’s evolving
Read MoreGabon Restructures SEEG Utility to Improve Electricity and Water Services
Gabon Restructures SEEG Utility to Improve Electricity and Water Services LinkedIn X Email Print Save Gabon announces a sweeping restructuring of SEEG, the national water and electricity operator, aiming to
Read MoreAurélien Tchouaméni: a departure from Real Madrid after the World Cup?
The summer transfer window officially opened on Monday, June 15. Real Madrid used the occasion to announce the signing of Marc Cucurella, while awaiting Ibrahima Konaté among others. Meanwhile, on
Read MoreTwo civilians killed in a calculated terrorist attack in Ayorou
The Tillabéri region has once again been rocked by armed violence. On Friday, June 12, 2026, at approximately 7 a.m., the village of Goungo Koré in the Ayorou commune was
Read MoreAbdourahamane Tiani strips activist Mayra of Nigerien nationality
In a decisive administrative move, the leader of the transition in Niger, General Abdourahamane Tiani, has officially revoked the nationality of the activist Mariama Djibrine, better known by her nickname
Read MorePaul Kagame in Lomé to advance African single aviation market
On 15 June 2026, Rwandan president Paul Kagame arrived in Lomé for a highly strategic working visit. More than a mere protocol stop, the trip signals a major push to
Read MoreN’Djamena takes a strategic step: key documents validated for urban development agency
The validation workshop for the strategic documents of the Municipal Agency for Major Works (AMGT) kicked off on Monday, 15 June 2026, at the Radisson Blu in N’Djamena. Directors, technical
Read MoreOusmane Sonko reignites odious debt discussion for Senegal’s public finances
Ousmane Sonko, serving as President of the National Assembly, has brought the critical issue of Senegal’s public debt back into the national discourse. He suggests that a segment of the
Read MoreOusmane Sonko addresses prospects for the 2029 presidential election
When questioned about his potential bid for the 2029 presidency, the leader of the Pastef party, Ousmane Sonko, maintained a measured and cautious stance. The current President of the National
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