Algeria’s prime minister undertakes official visit to Niger
Algeria’s top diplomat pays official visit to Niger ALGIERS — Algeria’s Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb arrived in Niamey on Wednesday for an official visit to Niger, mandated by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. This diplomatic mission underscores both nations’ commitment to deepening fraternal ties, enhancing cooperation, and strengthening strategic partnerships between Algeria and Niger, as outlined in […]
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Third drinking water plant in Niamey nears completion under PISEN initiative
A high-level delegation, including the National Coordinator of Niger’s Integrated Water Security Platform (PISEN), Mr. Zibo Zakara, alongside the World Bank’s Project Manager, Mr. Mohamed Nanzoul, and representatives from Niger’s Water Asset Management Company (SPEN), conducted an on-site inspection on June 2, 2026. The visit covered key construction sites for the third drinking water treatment […]
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Abidjan’s urban renewal displaces thousands from Vridi-3’s Zimbabwe neighborhood
In Côte d’Ivoire, the autonomous district of Abidjan’s aggressive eviction policy has reached a new phase with the complete destruction of the Zimbabwe neighborhood in Vridi-3. This significant operation, which commenced on Tuesday, June 2, targeted a 28-hectare area historically inhabited by a fishing community, situated just a short distance from the bustling autonomous port […]
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Ivorian sensation Bazoumana Touré eyed by Newcastle in potential record Hoffenheim transfer
The burgeoning Ivorian football talent, Bazoumana Touré, has become a hot commodity in the current transfer window. Newcastle United has reportedly initiated direct discussions with TSG Hoffenheim, aiming to secure the services of the promising 19-year-old winger. The Magpies are intensifying their efforts to swiftly finalize this high-priority acquisition. Their objective is to significantly bolster […]
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Senegal politics clash between sonko and diomaye intensifies
In a dramatic escalation of political rhetoric, Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko launched a scathing attack against President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, branding the government’s actions as reckless and irresponsible. Speaking at a press conference in Dakar, Sonko condemned what he described as a dangerous disregard for national stability, framing the dispute as a matter of […]
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Senegal’s Ousmane Sonko details resignation as prime minister
Ousmane Sonko recounts events leading to his resignation as Senegal’s prime minister The former Senegalese Prime Minister and leader of the PASTEF-Les Patriotes party, Ousmane Sonko, has publicly detailed the circumstances surrounding his departure from the head of government. In a statement, he described the exchanges he claims to have had with President Bassirou Diomaye […]
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Gabon justice blocks release of opposition leader Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze
Gabon justice blocks release of opposition leader Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze Actus. The Gabonese judiciary has once again upheld the detention of Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, a prominent opposition figure, after the appeals court in Libreville rejected his procedural nullity request on Tuesday. His legal team continues to denounce what they describe as an arbitrary detention and an irregular […]
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President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s surprising request to Ousmane Sonko
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s surprising request to Ousmane Sonko Noticeable tensions have surfaced following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s unusual request to Ousmane Sonko, proposing they publicly frame their political separation as a mutual agreement. In an exclusive account, the former Prime Minister details the circumstances surrounding his dismissal and his firm refusal of the proposition. […]
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Gabon intensifies economic diplomacy for sustainable growth
Politique Gabon intensifies economic diplomacy for sustainable growth Libreville – Focusing on housing, infrastructure, African finance, and private investments, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is actively solidifying a strategy to foster lasting economic transformation in Gabon. This approach emphasizes strategic alliances between African capital and international partners. At a time when many African nations strive […]
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Bénin-Niger : vers la réouverture de la frontière après la visite de Romuald Wadagni
Bénin-Niger : vers la réouverture de la frontière après la visite de Romuald Wadagni Actus. En déplacement au Niger puis au Burkina Faso, le nouveau président béninois Romuald Wadagni a amorcé un rapprochement avec les pays de l’Alliance des États du Sahel (AES). La réouverture prochaine de la frontière entre le Bénin et le Niger […]
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How Ousmane Sonko could topple Senegal’s government with a no-confidence vote
The head of Pastef, Ousmane Sonko, has publicly outlined a strategy to oust the current government through a parliamentary no-confidence motion. His bold statement comes amid claims of a strengthened majority within the National Assembly, signaling a potential shift in Senegal’s political landscape. What does Sonko’s threat mean for Senegal’s government? Sonko’s remarks at a […]
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Yan diomandé transfer saga heats up ahead of summer 2025 window
The recent UEFA Champions League triumph by Paris Saint-Germain has reignited chatter about potential summer transfer moves, with one name dominating discussions: Yan Diomandé, the lightning-fast Ivorian winger currently plying his trade at RB Leipzig in Germany’s Bundesliga. Since joining Leipzig from Leganés in 2025, the 19-year-old has made an immediate impact. With 12 Bundesliga […]
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