Senegal mourns passing of serigne abdou bakhi mbacké
In a heartfelt message, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, announced the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the revered Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo. The spiritual leader was called to the divine realm on July 9, 2026, leaving the nation in mourning. Sonko conveyed his profound sorrow over the loss […]
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Nécrologie : Ousmane Sonko annonce le décès de Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké
Ousmane Sonko a exprimé sa profonde tristesse suite au décès de Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, rappelé à Dieu ce 9 juillet 2026. Le président de l’Assemblée nationale a rendu hommage à ce guide religieux, soulignant son accueil chaleureux et ses qualités humaines qui ont marqué leurs nombreuses rencontres. Le président de l'Assemblée nationale, Ousmane Sonko, […]
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Transition: Madagascar Inspired by Gabon’s Smooth Handover
The agenda of the head of state took on a strong political dimension yesterday. And for good reason, following the special envoy of the President of the African Union Commission (UA) to the border dispute between Gabon and Equatorial Guinea, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema met with the special envoy of the UA for Madagascar, Mohamed […]
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Senegal constitutional council blocks controversial constitutional reform bill
Senegal constitutional council blocks controversial constitutional reform bill The Constitutional Council of Senegal delivered a landmark ruling on July 9, 2026, striking down the constitutional amendment bill passed by the National Assembly in late June. The decision, issued at the request of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, exposed significant procedural flaws in the legislative process while […]
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Niger’s secret diplomacy: leveraging faith to bypass parisian channels
The recent meeting between Hamadou Saley, chargé d’affaires of the Nigerien embassy in France, and Chems-eddine Hafiz, rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris, has sparked widespread speculation. Beneath the surface of proposed cultural or religious collaborations lies a far more intricate political maneuver: a regime in Niamey, facing diplomatic isolation, is turning to France’s […]
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The human toll of Russia’s exclusive alliance in the Sahel
An alliance marketed as a path to security The leaders of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—have framed their exclusive military partnership with Russia as a bold step toward reclaiming sovereignty and escaping the influence of former Western allies. The promise was clear: faster, more effective results in the fight against […]
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Benin security: army thwarts terror attack in kouandé, seizes heavy weapons
In early July, the Benin Armed Forces executed a high-stakes operation near the town of Kouandé, delivering a decisive blow to armed groups threatening the nation’s northern borders. The mission resulted in the neutralization of six terrorists and the confiscation of a substantial cache of military-grade weaponry. As jihadist threats escalate across the Sahel, this […]
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Ivorian pm launches investor-focused session for 2026-2030 development plan
Abidjan — July 9, 2026: The second day of the National Development Plan (NDP) 2026-2030 Consultative Group, dedicated to investors, was inaugurated in Abidjan at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire. Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé presided over the opening ceremony, marking a pivotal moment in Côte d’Ivoire’s economic transformation agenda. The Prime Minister emphasized that this […]
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Ivorian prime minister unveils investment opportunities at national development forum 2026-2030
Abidjan, July 9, 2026 — The second day of the Consultative Group for the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030, focused on investors, kicked off today at the Abidjan Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire under the leadership of Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé. « This session marks a pivotal phase in our collective effort to harness private investment, […]
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Côte d’Ivoire’s 2026-2030 development plan draws global investors to Abidjan
Abidjan, July 9, 2026 — The second day of the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030 Consultative Group, dedicated to investors, kicked off today at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire in Abidjan under the leadership of Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé. The event marks a pivotal step in mobilizing private investments to fuel the nation’s ambitious development […]
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Ivorian pm drives investor-focused talks for 2026-2030 development plan
Abidjan, July 9, 2026 – The second day of the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030 Consultative Group, dedicated to investors, kicked off today at the Sofitel Hotel Ivoire in Abidjan. The session was led by Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé, who emphasized the critical role of private investment in driving the country’s ambitious growth agenda. […]
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Ivorian prime minister kicks off investor-focused consultation for 2026-2030 development plan
Prime Minister Mambé rallies private sector at PND investor consultation The second day of Côte d’Ivoire’s National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030 investor consultation kicked off on July 9, 2026, at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire in Abidjan, with Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé leading the session. The event brought together over 700 investors from allied nations, […]
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