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Ivory Coast’s Laurent Gbagbo restructures PPA-CI leadership
Ivory Coast: Laurent Gbagbo reshuffles PPA-CI leadership structure Former Ivorian President and PPA-CI leader Laurent Gbagbo recently announced a significant restructuring of his party’s leadership. In an official statement, he
Read MoreKeith Heffern nominated as US ambassador to Gabon
The diplomatic landscape between Washington and Libreville is shifting with the announcement of Keith Heffern’s nomination as the next United States ambassador to the Republic of Gabon. President Donald Trump
Read MoreGabon activism: MGG urges immediate release of detained opposition leader
Call for justice and democratic safeguards A leading Gabonese political movement has intensified calls for the unconditional release of Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nzé, a prominent opposition figure currently held in Libreville’s central
Read MorePolitical funds in Senegal: a long-standing controversy under scrutiny
The political funds saga: a heated debate dividing Senegal Political funds have taken center stage in Senegal’s public discourse, sparking intense debates across television studios, social media platforms, and political
Read MoreGabon: civil society leader condemns verbal abuses by activists and urges legal action
As inflammatory remarks and personal attacks from certain Gabonese activists abroad escalate, civil society leader Geoffroy Foumboula Libeka Makosso is drawing a clear line between free speech and harmful rhetoric.
Read MoreOFNAC reveals non-compliance in asset declarations by nine key officials
The Executive branch accounts for most of these delays, with seven positions identified within the Presidential Palace or its affiliated agencies and commissions. In its provisional directory, finalized on July
Read MoreMaradi bus tragedy: Niger’s transport crisis goes beyond immediate blame
A devastating collision on August 7, 2026, in Niger’s Maradi region left a chilling toll: 22 lives lost, 37 injured, and twisted metal wreckage. This horrific incident involved two major
Read MoreKinshasa to get new eight-lane boulevard with chinese expertise
Kinshasa is set to gain a major infrastructure boost with the launch of a new eight-lane boulevard named after Étienne Tshisekedi. The project, spanning 2.02 kilometers, aims to enhance traffic
Read MoreChad’s 11 august independence: official pomp, muted public enthusiasm
Tchad Chad’s 11 august independence: official pomp, muted public enthusiasm In N’Djamena, the 66th anniversary of independence was marked by the traditional military parade. Between economic imperatives and a lack
Read MoreOusmane Sonko addresses critics and sets agenda for extraordinary parliamentary session
Amidst a flurry of criticism and challenges surrounding the convocation of the National Assembly’s extraordinary session, President Ousmane Sonko stepped forward this Monday. He aimed to clarify the legal framework
Read MoreSenegal’s political landscape: questions arise over local election timeline
A notable political divergence has emerged between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his former ally, Ousmane Sonko. Within Sonko’s political circle, there are growing suspicions that President Faye – who
Read MoreSenegal’s national assembly: Ousmane Sonko drives crucial legislative agenda
National assembly: Ousmane Sonko convenes technical commissions Deputies at the National Assembly commenced technical commission examinations this Wednesday, August 12, 2026, focusing on pivotal draft legislation, notably the Labour Code
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