Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.
Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.
The harsh reality confronting many young people in Togo today is one of impossible choices: embark on a perilous journey abroad in pursuit of a dignified livelihood, or remain trapped in a nation that offers no viable future. This stark dilemma has intensified scrutiny of the governance model under President Faure Gnassingbé, whose decades-long leadership […]
Key developments July 12, 2026: Ousmane Sonko, the National Assembly president, publicly accused President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of deviating from Pastef party commitments during a speech in Touba. Public Debt Concerns: Sonko highlighted a national debt he described as “nearly unpayable,” citing a newly uncovered hidden debt of almost $11 billion and the absence of […]
Cameroon’s Minister of State and Faith: The Dual Role of Paul Atanga Nji In Cameroon, the intersection of governance and spirituality takes on a unique dimension with the appointment of Paul Atanga Nji. As Minister of State in charge of Religious Affairs, he stands at the crossroads of public service and religious leadership, a role […]
Ousmane Sonko’s recent engagements in Touba and Mbacké culminated in a series of potent political addresses, transforming his visit into a significant platform for scathing critiques. Following the launch event for the party’s membership card drive, the leader of Pastef convened another gathering in “Ngacc.” There, he initiated his discourse by vehemently criticizing certain political […]
President Félix Tshisekedi demands immediate end to illegal military presence in mining sites Raw cobalt in a DRC mine Politics Monday 13 July 2026 – 22:14 The Democratic Republic of Congo, a key player in global critical mineral supply chains, faces renewed scrutiny as President Félix Tshisekedi issues a firm directive to end illegal military […]
DRC’s ecological leadership and Rwanda-backed M23 crisis dominate APF/Yaoundé talks Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, President of the Senate Politics Monday, July 13, 2026 – 21:33 The 51st session of the Francophonie Parliamentary Assembly (APF) held in Yaoundé from July 6 to 11, 2026, became a platform for Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, President of the Democratic Republic of […]
Senegal political clash: presidential camp responds to Pastef leader Ousmane Sonko’s criticisms RFI Tue. 14 July 2026 at 2:59 AM UTC Set Yahoo as your preferred source to see our articles on Google. In Dakar, Léa-Lisa Westerhoff reports on the growing tensions between political factions in Senegal. The coalition supporting President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has […]
Accra, Ghana: The president of the Awalé party, Abdourahmane Diouf, has taken on his rival, Ousmane Sonko, in a bold move. In a message published on social media, Diouf called out Sonko for being ‘lazy’ and taking over the Assemblée Nationale without doing his due diligence. Diouf’s statement was a direct response to Sonko’s recent […]
Key appointment reshapes Senegal’s constitutional landscape The presidency has confirmed the appointment of Ousmane Diagne as the new president of Senegal’s Constitutional Council, replacing the late Mamadou Badio Camara. The announcement, made through a presidential decree, marks a significant shift in the country’s highest judicial body. From justice minister to constitutional guardian Ousmane Diagne, a […]
Politics Senegal’s president slams Sonko’s confrontational approach Coalition defends President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s leadership amid Sonko’s escalating rhetoric The rift between Senegal’s presidential camp and National Assembly leader Ousmane Sonko has deepened following his latest inflammatory remarks during a political rally in Mbacké. In an official statement released on July 13, 2026, the Coalition Diomaye […]
Tensions between Senegal’s National Assembly President, Ousmane Sonko, and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye have escalated into a public confrontation. During a rally in Touba on Sunday, July 12, to inaugurate the Pastef party headquarters, Sonko declared his readiness to topple the government led by Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô as many times as necessary. […]
La tension monte Le ton est monté d’un cran dans la crise politique sénégalaise. Lors d’un meeting tenu le 12 juillet à Mbacké, Ousmane Sonko, désormais président de l’Assemblée nationale, a multiplié les attaques frontales contre le président Bassirou Diomaye Faye et son gouvernement. Une rupture consommée depuis mai Cette offensive s’inscrit dans un divorce […]
