Political tensions shake Senegal’s power balance after diomaye sonko split
The unexpected political rift within the Pastef (Patriotes africains du Sénégal pour le travail, l’éthique et la fraternité) party has thrust Senegal into uncharted territory. Since March 2024, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko—once united in their vision for change—now find themselves locked in a high-stakes showdown that is reshaping the […]
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Morocco gambia strengthen strategic ties after barrow’s message to mohammed vi
Morocco and gambia deepen strategic partnership after president barrow’s message to Rabat The special envoy from Banjul delivers a letter to King Mohammed VI, highlighting the excellent state of bilateral relations between the two African nations gratitude for Morocco’s socioeconomic support shared vision for enhanced regional cooperation Diplomatic relations between Morocco and Gambia have entered […]
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Weekly african news digest: Niger attacks and global policy shifts
Niger attacks, DRC constitutional reforms, and shifting global migration policies This week’s African news digest covers security developments in Niger, constitutional reforms in the Democratic Republic of Congo, ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations, and the tightening of Europe’s migration policies. Journalists and analysts dissect these critical issues shaping Africa’s political and social landscape. Advertisement The Group for […]
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Mauritania’s economic policy: balancing growth and social protection
Mauritania’s economic policy: balancing growth and social protection Mauritania’s economic policy has been thrust into the spotlight recently, not just because of the fuel subsidy controversy, but because of the broader implications for the country’s economic trajectory. The debate has forced a closer examination of policy choices, financial flows, and institutional responses that reveal a […]
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Morocco’s centrist diplomacy urged to tackle global tensions
The Secretary-General of Morocco’s Istiqlal Party, Nizar Baraka, has called on centrist parties to move beyond mere dialogue and become proactive forces in addressing global challenges. Speaking at a meeting of the International Democratic Centrist (IDC), he emphasized the need for dynamic diplomacy to counter rising international tensions. Baraka highlighted the importance of youth and […]
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Constitutional council’s ruling on sonko’s deputy status sparks democratic outrage
The Constitutional Council of Mali has ruled itself incompetent to address the deputy status of Ousmane Sonko, the country’s second-highest-ranking official. This decision has triggered immediate backlash from the Front for the Defense of Democracy and the Republic (FDR), which issued a statement condemning what it describes as a gross miscarriage of justice. The FDR […]
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South african court denies bail to activist kemi seba amid immigration charges
Activist and panafricanist figure Kemi Seba remains in South African custody after a Pretoria court rejected his bail application. The decision follows his mid-April arrest in the administrative capital, where authorities claim he was preparing to illegally cross into Zimbabwe. An arrest during an attempted border crossing The incident unfolded in Pretoria, where law enforcement […]
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Togo’s PM champions stronger Africa-Europe economic ties at Rome summit
At the FII PRIORITY Europe 2026 summit in Rome, held from June 17 to 19, Togo’s Prime Minister Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé took center stage to advocate for a revitalized economic partnership between Africa and Europe. As the guest of honor at this high-profile forum focused on European competitiveness, he highlighted Togo’s strategic role as a […]
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Benin’s agricultural financing strategy secures 12.5 billion cfa from islamic development bank
In a decisive move to bolster food security, Bénin has secured a landmark financial agreement, receiving 12.57 billion West African CFA francs from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB). This funding initiative is designed to accelerate the modernization of the agricultural sector, with a primary focus on revitalizing depleted soils—a challenge exacerbated by the country’s vulnerability […]
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Maroc-philippines: 50 years of diplomacy worth celebrating
Celebrating Five Decades of Diplomatic Ties Between Morocco and the Philippines The diplomatic relationship between Morocco and the Philippines, spanning half a century, stands as a testament to enduring cooperation and shared aspirations, according to Leslie Baja, the Philippine Ambassador to Rabat. During a recent discussion, Baja highlighted the milestones achieved over the past 50 […]
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Cameroun gears up for francophonie parliamentary assembly 2026
Yaoundé to host landmark francophonie gathering next summer Cameroon is putting the final touches on preparations to host the 51st General Assembly of the Francophonie Parliamentary Assembly (APF) scheduled for July 7-12, 2026 in Yaoundé. The high-profile diplomatic event will bring together parliamentarians from across the Francophonie community for a week of discussions on key […]
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Ending Gabon’s uneven development disparities
Politics ending Gabon’s uneven development disparities By Editor-in-Chief June 18, 2026 176 No comment Libreville, June 18, 2026 – Gabon’s development paradox has long defined its identity: a nation abundant in natural wealth, with vast financial resources and sparse population, yet plagued by glaring disparities between its urban centers and rural hinterlands. For generations, access […]
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