Senegal’s parliamentary land probe: Demba Dieng’s no-show sparks new tensions
Dakar, October 15, 2026 — The refusal of Demba Dieng, presidential advisor and former Director of the Land Registry, to appear before the parliamentary commission investigating land management has intensified a growing standoff between Senegal’s executive and legislative branches. The move, disclosed Thursday, raises fresh questions about the government’s broader strategy in handling the probe. […]
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Joseph Kabila takes over FRN: former president now leads Congo’s rebellion
Le grand invité Afrique RDC: «prendre la tête de la rébellion permet à Joseph Kabila de la rassembler et de clarifier les choses» Publié le : 14/10/2026 – 07:33 Écouter – 05:36 La rébellion change de visage. Depuis lundi, c’est l’ancien président Joseph Kabila lui-même qui prend la tête du mouvement politico-militaire, qui était basé […]
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Joseph Kabila’s FRN launch triggers sharp divisions across DR Congo
PolitiqueRépublique démocratique du Congo En RDC, la nouvelle initiative de Joseph Kabila divise les Congolais La rédaction francophone de la DW 13/10/202613 octobre 2026 Au lendemain de la création du mouvement rebelle dénommé Front pour la refondation de la nation (FRN), chapeauté par l’ancien président Joseph Kabila, les réactions se multiplient. https://p.dw.com/p/5ODks La création du […]
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Sonko tells national assembly: public officials owe the people an explanation
Assemblée nationale : Ousmane Sonko fait de la reddition des comptes une exigence envers le peuple « Et cette dette-là, aucun gouvernement ne peut la renégocier », a déclaré le chef du gouvernement, soulignant que la reddition des comptes constitue un principe fondamental de la gestion publique. À l’ouverture de la session unique de l’Assemblée […]
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Joseph Kabila takes charge of eastern DRC rebellion: what it means
En RDC, l’ex-président Joseph Kabila prend la tête de la rébellion dans l’est Partager Fermer Partager #URL Copier © Jospin Mwisha, AFP – L’ex-président de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC), Joseph Kabila, participe à une rencontre avec des responsables de différentes confessions religieuses dans l’une de ses résidences à Goma, le 29 mai 2025 […]
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Senegal’s Faye-Sonko split: presidential power cannot be shared, says political scientist
By Maimouna Kaboré — Journalist
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Tshisekedi’s peace overture: DRC religious groups urged to join national rebuilding
By Maimouna Kaboré — Journalist
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Elhadj Malick Ndiaye: why Senegal’s assembly presidency went to Ousmane Sonko
By Yacouba Ouédraogo — Journalist
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Spain’s housing plan fails in parliament, Sánchez calls snap election
Spain has been thrown into fresh political uncertainty over housing. After parliament rejected a package of measures aimed at improving access to homes, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has decided to call a snap election. The decision comes amid growing social tension driven by rising rents, climbing property prices and a shortage of affordable housing. In […]
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DR Congo’s national dialogue reaches a turning point as legal guardrails define its path
A decisive moment for the national dialogue The national dialogue announced by President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached a decisive turning point. A Paris-based lawyer has outlined a clear framework that could determine whether the initiative becomes a genuine breakthrough for peace and national cohesion or risks drifting into institutional […]
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Senegal’s special funds reform reaches decisive turning point as parliament defies presidency and heads to constitutional council
Senegal’s special funds reform reaches decisive turning point as parliament defies presidency and heads to constitutional council The organic bill n° 38/2026, which modifies the organic law on finance laws (LOLF), was on the agenda of Thursday’s plenary session. A major turning point has been reached in Senegal’s budget transparency battle. On Thursday, October 1, […]
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Inside Senegal’s local elections standoff: why time has become Diomaye Faye’s silent adversary
Published today at 06:58 Reading time: 5 minutes. File generated on Read in the app Summarize Marième Soumaré Journalist at Jeune Afrique, specialist on Senegal Pastef Local elections in Senegal Ousmane Sonko Bassirou Diomaye Faye Kiiraay – Les Patriotes républicains By Maimouna Kaboré — Editor-in-Chief
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