Descendants of Serigne Touba file lawsuit against Ousmane Sonko
A coalition representing the heirs of Serigne Touba has announced legal action against former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko following contentious remarks made during a public gathering in Touba. The statements, delivered last Sunday, have sparked significant backlash, prompting the descendants to pursue judicial recourse. Legal action over damaging claims Ousmane Sonko allegedly asserted during his […]
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Progress toward gender parity in african politics
Across Africa, nations have taken varied steps since the early 2000s to advance gender equality in political representation through legislation and quota systems. These measures aim to close the gap between men and women in decision-making roles, though their implementation and impact differ significantly from one country to another. How Senegal is addressing gender balance […]
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France prioritizes Morocco in Maghreb diplomacy efforts
French diplomacy has shifted its focus to Morocco, marking a new phase in Franco-Maghreb relations. This strategic pivot comes ahead of a high-profile two-day visit to the Kingdom by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on July 15 and 16—his first international trip since assuming office. During his visit, Lecornu, accompanied by a delegation including Foreign Minister […]
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Gabon embraces sovereign demographic data era
Politics Gabon embraces sovereign demographic data era By Editor-in-Chief July 15, 2026 119 No comment Libreville, Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – Gabon has taken a decisive step toward shaping its institutional, economic, and democratic future. By officially submitting the provisional report of the General Population and Housing Census to the Constitutional Court, the government initiates […]
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Former Senegal president Macky sall meets Diomaye Faye in Dakar visit
former Senegal president Macky Sall meets Diomaye Faye in Dakar visit African News Team Two years after leaving office, former Senegalese President Macky Sall will return to Dakar this Friday for a brief visit. His agenda includes a highly anticipated meeting with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a figure with whom he shares a complex political […]
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Cameroon-Algeria trade ties thriving with new economic deals
Economic cooperation between Cameroon and Algeria is reaching new heights, marked by a series of strategic agreements and substantial investments in key sectors. A high-level meeting in Yaoundé on July 8, 2026, brought together Cameroon’s Minister of Commerce, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, and Abdallah Boukemmache, Algeria’s Ambassador to Cameroon, alongside Abdel Khemane, CEO of MADAR […]
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Rabat hosts French National Day celebration marking strong Morocco-France ties
The Résidence de France in Rabat became the epicenter of diplomatic celebration on July 14, as dignitaries gathered to honor the French National Day. The event highlighted the deep, forward-looking partnership between Morocco and France, with a reception that drew top Moroccan officials, economic leaders, civil society representatives, and media professionals. Philippe Lalliot, the newly […]
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Mali faces renewed jihadist threats amid security strategy debates
The latest attack attributed to the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has once again plunged Mali into mourning, highlighting the persistent insecurity gripping several regions of the country. Armed assailants targeted a remote Malian locality, leaving numerous civilians dead and triggering fresh waves of displacement. Despite intensified military operations in recent […]
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Abidjan becomes Africa’s taekwondo training hub with Kukkiwon recognition
Since July 4, 2026, Côte d’Ivoire has marked a pivotal moment for African taekwondo. Grand Master Yun Ung Suk, President of the Kukkiwon, arrived in Abidjan at the head of a historic delegation to validate international dan rankings for hundreds of Ivorian practitioners and elevate the city into a regional training center serving sixteen West […]
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French national day: France reinforces commitment to peace in DRC at un security council
French National Day: France Reinforces Commitment to Peace in DRC at UN Security Council During the celebration of French National Day, Ambassador Rémi Maréchaux, France’s envoy to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), delivered a speech underscoring his country’s dedication to peace in eastern DRC, strengthening Franco-Congolese cooperation, and advancing multilateralism. In his address, […]
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Ivorian government communication: minister Souleymane Diarrassouba outlines national development policy at Abidjan event
Government to host key conference on Côte d’Ivoire’s development roadmap The Minister of Planning and Development, Souleymane Diarrassouba, will take center stage next Monday, 20 July 2026, at 10 a.m., during a high-level press briefing at the Primature’s auditorium in Abidjan-Plateau. This event, organized by the Government Information and Communication Center (CICG), is part of […]
Read MoreSénégal and Guinea-bissau unite to boost west africa maritime transport
Dakar — Guinea-Bissau and Senegal have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening maritime cooperation as a catalyst for sustainable growth in West Africa’s blue economy. The pledge came during the International Forum on Sustainable Maritime Transport and Logistics in the Blue Economy, held in Dakar, where policymakers, maritime authorities, and development partners gathered to address key […]
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