Senegal’s constitutional council retreats in Sonko parliamentary case

The Constitutional Council of Senegal, once hailed for its bold stance on constitutional supremacy, has taken a step back in a recent ruling. On June 17, 2026, the Council declined…

African development bank outlines strategy for Burkina Faso’s growth

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is refining its approach to support Burkina Faso’s development ambitions. A high-level delegation led by Lamin Barrow, AfDB’s West Africa Director-General, conducted a working visit…

Bénin strengthens drug war with destruction of 95kg cocaine in ouidah

Bénin strengthens drug war with destruction of 95kg cocaine in Ouidah On a decisive Thursday in Ahozon, within Ouidah’s municipal limits, the Republic of Bénin demonstrated its unwavering commitment to…

Eastern drc resilience amid occupation: aimé boji’s unyielding message to m23 supporters

Eastern DRC stands firm: Aimé Boji rejects claims of surrendering national identity In a powerful address to the nation, the President of the National Assembly reaffirmed the unbreakable bond between…

Côte d’Ivoire advances formalization of domestic work sector

Côte d’Ivoire advances formalization of domestic work sector Ivory Coast’s government has reaffirmed its commitment to professionalizing and formalizing the domestic work sector, a vital component of the national economy…

Benin lawmakers to vote on two urgent bills this friday

Benin lawmakers to vote on two urgent bills this friday The deputies of Benin’s 10th legislature are set to convene this Friday at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo for…

Burkina Faso debates religious freedom law amid security challenges

Legislative milestone for Burkina Faso’s religious freedom law The National People’s Assembly (ANP) is set to deliberate a pivotal draft law on religious freedom this Saturday, marking a significant step…

Senegal political crisis: navigating power struggles between president and speaker

Since March 2024, when Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko jointly propelled the Pastef (Patriotes africains du Sénégal pour le travail, l’éthique et la fraternité) party into power, their political…

Eastern DRC: AFC/M23 accuses mediators of complicity in peace process sabotage

Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: AFC/M23 condemns mediators’ silence and labels it complicity in peace process sabotage AFC/M23 leaders during a meeting with MONUSCO officials in Goma Security Friday,…

East of democratic republic of Congo AFC/M23 accuses peace process mediators of silence amid diplomatic sabotage claims

East of Democratic Republic of Congo: AFC/M23 condemns mediators’ silence, accuses Kinshasa of undermining peace efforts AFC/M23 leaders meet with MONUSCO representatives in Goma Goma, June 19, 2026 – The…

Morocco and Gambia solidify strategic ties through president Barrow’s Rabat message

Morocco and Gambia solidify strategic ties through president Barrow’s Rabat message A special envoy from Banjul delivered a letter to King Mohammed VI, highlighting the robust state of bilateral relations…

Gabon gears up for un anti-corruption review in 2026

From June 29 to July 1, 2026, Libreville will host a high-level international assessment as part of Gabon’s second review cycle under the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). A…