Chad Takes a Step Toward Political Opening with Pardon of Opposition Figures Chad’s president, Mahamat Idriss Déby, has issued a decree granting a full pardon to opposition leader and former…
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Côte d’Ivoire boosts livestock and fisheries investment to cut imports
Côte d’Ivoire is ramping up efforts to bolster its livestock and fisheries sectors as part of a broader strategy to curb rising import costs, which surged to 782 billion West…
Khalifa Sall advocates for public asset declarations in Senegal
Transparency in governance has once again taken center stage in Senegal, with Khalifa Sall, former mayor of Dakar and prominent leader of the Taxawu Senegal movement, emerging as a vocal…
Senegal’s daily briefing: key events on saturday, august 15, 2026
On Saturday, August 15, 2026, the Senegalese government referred a crucial bill on special funds to the Constitutional Council, leading to the immediate suspension of the parliamentary plenary session. Concurrently,…
Algeria and Niger boost energy cooperation with new drilling project
Algeria and Niger boost energy cooperation with new drilling project Kafra Sud-Est 1 Acting on behalf of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb journeyed to Niger on Thursday. His…
Senegal’s political funds controversy: Gadiaga accuses Sonko of mismanagement
The management of Senegal’s political funds for the Prime Minister’s office has sparked a heated public debate. Political commentator Badara Gadiaga has accused Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of what he…
Sénégal politics: the last two opposition leaders still active on the ground
Senegal politics: the last two opposition leaders still active on the ground While most opposition figures in Senegal remain confined to Dakar’s political salons, two leaders stand out by taking…
Tchad: presidential pardon sparks mixed reactions among opposition leaders
In a move that has divided opinion across Chad, President Mahamat Idriss Déby granted a pardon to several high-profile opposition figures on Friday, June 14, 2026. Among those released is…
Tshisekedi backtracks amid opposition fury in DRC
ShareListen articleAdd to favorites On August 13, as tensions escalated with the Coalition Article 64 (C64)—a coalition formed in May by the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) leading opposition parties—President…
Congo president steps back amid opposition pressure on constitutional reform
Congo president makes concessions as opposition demands grow Global News fri 14 aug 2026 at 4:37 pm utc In a high-stakes political maneuver, Congo’s president Félix Tshisekedi has requested parliamentary…
Drc constitutional referendum bill heads to parliament as tshisekedi tightens control
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s constitutional referendum proposal has been formally forwarded to Parliament, placing President Félix Tshisekedi in a pivotal position to steer its legislative journey. This strategic…