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Gabon: why political debate must reclaim its rightful place
The emergence of multiparty politics following the landmark March-April 1990 National Conference transformed Gabon’s political landscape into a vibrant arena of debate. Political parties have historically shaped the national conversation
Read MoreDRC and Burundi leaders meet in Kinshasa to tackle security and health crises
President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo of the Democratic Republic of Congo welcomed his Burundian counterpart, Évariste Ndayishimiye, to Kinshasa on Monday, June 22, 2026. The discussions, held at the Cité de
Read MoreMauritania seeks Gabon’s backing for OIF secretary general leadership bid
On Monday, June 22, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema received Messouda Bahama Mohamed Laghdaf, the Mauritanian Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development, at the presidential palace. Carrying a formal message
Read MoreSenegal political tensions after sonko’s removal as prime minister
After just two years in power, the Diomaye-Sonko duo has collapsed. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has relieved Ousmane Sonko of his duties as Prime Minister. Now serving as President of
Read MoreBurkina Faso’s military regime faces eu criticism over human rights stance
In a move that underscores the strained relations between Burkina Faso and European institutions, the transitional government—established following the September 2022 coup—has opted for confrontation rather than engagement in response
Read MoreJulian Alvarez transfer saga: Atletico Madrid fires warning shot at Barcelona
Tensions are escalating in the Julian Alvarez transfer saga as the Atletico Madrid striker has publicly voiced his desire to join Barcelona, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown between
Read MoreCôte d’Ivoire launches first digital economy management internships
Abidjan, June 23, 2026 – The Minister of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation, Djibril Ouattara, launched on June 22 the six-month internships for the first class of the professional degree
Read MoreMorocco advocates for comprehensive reform of the un human rights system in Geneva
During a high-level meeting centered on the theme of “Beijing after 30 years,” Morocco presented its strategic proposals to enhance the United Nations human rights framework. The discussions focused on
Read MoreSenegal’s political tensions: Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko face cohabitation challenges
After only two years at the helm, the Diomaye Faye-Ousmane Sonko tandem has dissolved. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has removed Ousmane Sonko from the Prime Minister’s position, reshuffling the political
Read MoreAzerbaijan and Morocco strengthen parliamentary ties in Baku
Strengthening ties between the parliaments of Azerbaijan and Morocco The Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis, Sahiba Gafarova, held a high-level meeting with Mohamed Ghayate, the Vice-President of the House
Read MoreSADC calls for strict adherence to Doha and Washington peace accords amid rising tensions in eastern DRC
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has issued a strong call for all parties involved in the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to fully respect
Read MoreSADC urges strict adherence to peace accords in eastern DRC amid rising instability
SADC calls for urgent action to stabilize eastern Democratic Republic of Congo The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has convened an emergency virtual meeting of its Troika on Politics, Defence
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