Supreme court blocks UNIS appeal against sonko’s assembly presidency
The Supreme Court dismisses UNIS’s emergency appeal over Sonko’s assembly leadership Mali’s Union nationale pour l’intégrité et la souveraineté (UNIS) has sharply criticized a Supreme Court ruling that dismissed its emergency motion to block Ousmane Sonko’s installation as president of the National Assembly. The opposition group insists it will pursue its legal challenge on the […]
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Senegal politics: Ousmane Sonko faces legal action over Touba remarks
A legal complaint has been filed against prominent Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko following controversial statements he made about the holy city of Touba. The complaint, submitted to the Dakar prosecutor’s office, alleges that his remarks damaged the reputation and dignity of Touba and its residents. Who filed the complaint and why? A collective representing […]
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Senegal ousmane sonko legal action over touba remarks
A legal complaint has been filed against prominent Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko following controversial statements he made about the holy city of Touba during the inauguration of his party’s headquarters in the city. The complaint, submitted to the Dakar prosecutor’s office, was lodged by a group representing descendants of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba, the founder […]
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Un sanctions against six armed group leaders in eastern DRC
The United Nations Security Council’s Sanctions Committee, acting under resolution 1533 (2004) for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has officially designated six individuals and two armed factions as targets of fresh sanctions. The announcement, made public on July 16, 2026, underscores the international community’s escalating pressure on armed actors destabilizing eastern regions of […]
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Morocco France strategic partnership deepens with high-level talks
Morocco France strategic partnership deepens with high-level talks Morocco and France elevate their long-standing alliance through strategic cooperation, reinforcing mutual interests, territorial integrity support, and Africa development initiatives. Khadija Taouil 16/07/26Updated: 16/07/26 Political and strategic alignment The human dimension: core of Moroccan-French partnership Bilateral cooperation takes on new dimension Key agreements finalized Moroccan Prime Minister […]
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Women in Benin politics gain momentum with historic appointments
The appointment of Captain Elvire Toupé as an aide-de-camp to Benin’s President has sparked optimism across the nation. This groundbreaking decision follows her selection during the inaugural Council of Ministers meeting on May 28, marking a historic first since the country’s independence on August 1, 1960. Before this role, Toupé served as an officer in […]
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DR Congo bids for ITU seat with diplomatic push ahead of doha vote
In a bold diplomatic offensive, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, José Mpanda Kabangu, has initiated high-level consultations to secure his country’s election to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council. The move comes ahead of the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in Doha, Qatar, scheduled for November 2026, where member states will […]
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Côte d’Ivoire : Starlink débarque pour désenclaver les zones rurales
Starlink est désormais disponible commercialement en Côte d’Ivoire. Le service internet haut débit par satellite de SpaceX a été lancé ce mardi 16 juillet 2026, après l’obtention d’une licence provisoire de 12 mois délivrée par l’Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications/TIC (ARTCI) à Starlink Network CIV. Les clients peuvent commander leur terminal directement via starlink.com/cotedivoire. L’annonce […]
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Senegal taps Lazard to tackle its $13 billion hidden debt crisis
Senegal is poised to take a pivotal step in addressing its significant financial challenges. The West African nation is set to appoint the prominent American investment bank Lazard as its financial advisor to manage its sovereign debt. This crucial decision, confirmed on July 15, is drawing close attention from international investors, especially following the recent […]
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Gabon – France: forging a new era of partnership
Politics Gabon – France: forging a new era of partnership Report by Editorial Team July 16, 2026 137 No comment Libreville, July 16, 2026 – The July 14 celebrations in Libreville transcended traditional Bastille Day festivities. In a speech delivered by French Ambassador Fabrice Mauriès, the contours of a renewed Franco-Gabonese relationship were unveiled to […]
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Sonara: A New Era for Cameroon’s Energy Sector
Cameroon Abandons ‘Parras 24’ for Public-Private Partnership The Cameroonian government has announced its decision to abandon the ‘Parras 24’ project, a multibillion-dollar energy venture that was once hailed as a game-changer for the country’s energy sector. Instead, the government is opting for a new public-private partnership (PPP) model that promises to bring in fresh investment […]
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Sénégal : les familles des martyrs s’opposent au soutien de Macky Sall à l’ONU
Sénégal La candidature de Macky Sall à la direction des Nations unies divise profondément au Sénégal. Quelques jours après l’annonce officielle de son entrée dans la course au poste de secrétaire général de l’ONU, l’ancien chef de l’État est revenu à Dakar pour rencontrer le président Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye. Une visite qui a provoqué […]
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