After a year and a half of meticulous negotiations, the United Bank for Africa (UBA), Nigeria’s financial powerhouse, is on the verge of receiving its full banking licence from France’s…
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Senegal’s political landscape shifts with new party launch
Two years after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye assumed office, a bold new political initiative is reshaping Senegal’s power dynamics. On Saturday, the head of state unveiled Kiiraay, a party whose…
Gabon embraces space technology to boost digital sovereignty and connectivity
The Gabonese capital transformed into a hub of digital innovation on Monday, July 27, as national leaders gathered to shape the future of the country’s telecommunications infrastructure. With geographical and…
Senegal politics: government minister counters Sonko’s victimization claims
Featured Politics Senegal politics: government minister counters Sonko’s victimization claims 28/07/2026 In a recent interview, Yankhoba Diémé, Senegal’s Minister of Communications, addressed the escalating tensions between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye…
Kroupi eyes dream move to Barcelona with £100m transfer bid
The French striker Elie Junior Kroupi, a rising star at England’s Bournemouth, has set his sights on a dream transfer to FC Barcelona. The 22-year-old forward describes the potential move…
Niger’s diplomatic shift amid persistent security challenges
The administration led by General Abdourahamane Tiani has positioned the severance of ties with Western partners and the cultivation of new alliances—particularly with Russia—as defining elements of its governance. This…
Mahmoud Salah’s release sparks new FPL rebellion in Niger
The release of Mahmoud Salah, a prominent rebel figure in Niger, has reignited hostilities as the Front de Libération du Peuple (FPL) resumes its armed struggle against the transitional government…
Burkina Faso’s territorial control: official claims versus ground reality
In a bold attempt to reshape public perception, Burkina Faso’s transitional government has declared control over 74.53% of the national territory, framing it as a monumental military and administrative achievement.…
Bénin: historic senate installation sets stage for new governance era
Bénin’s legislative evolution takes center stage as first Senate prepares to convene Bénin is on the brink of a historic institutional milestone as the nation prepares to inaugurate its first-ever…
Côte d’Ivoire’s 2026-2030 national development plan: deliberate progress in action
Economic Insights Côte d’Ivoire’s 2026-2030 national development plan: deliberate progress in action Strategic vision behind Côte d’Ivoire’s growth trajectory The launch of Côte d’Ivoire’s National Development Plan (PND) for 2026-2030…
Fouzi Lekjaâ’s un role sparks Morocco election debate
Morocco’s political landscape has been shaken by a surprising appointment that has thrust Fouzi Lekjaâ into the spotlight. His recent role within the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has…
Burkina Faso: balancing sovereignty drive with deepening security crisis
The line separating political theatrics from ground-level realities in Burkina Faso appears to be eroding by the day. A recent military junta decision to introduce a ‘memory attire’ for commemorating…