Burkina Faso declares two EU diplomats persona non grata amid diplomatic tensions

POLITICS 2 min read Burkina Faso declares two EU diplomats persona non grata amid diplomatic tensions The Burkinabe government has declared two European Union diplomats persona non grata, ordering their…

UN speech: Congo demands fair global minerals trade and calls out Rwanda

Natural wealth should empower nations, not fuel instability. This principle guided the Democratic Republic of Congo’s bold diplomatic stance at the United Nations this week. On July 14, 2026, Foreign…

Senegal’s leadership reshuffle: Diomaye and Sonko’s strategic moves

The Senegalese political landscape is undergoing significant restructuring as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and opposition leader Ousmane Sonko implement sweeping changes within their ranks. These strategic moves aim to strengthen…

Celebrating ousmane sonko’s 52nd birthday with heartfelt tributes

On July 15, 2026, Ousmane Sonko, the President of the Pastef party and current Speaker of the National Assembly, marked his 52nd birthday. The occasion sparked an outpouring of well-wishes…

Judicial appointments in Senegal raise concerns over sonko’s 2029 exclusion

The latest judicial appointments in Senegal have sparked intense debate, with analysts warning of potential political consequences. According to political scientist Mamadou Wane, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s moves suggest a…

Bénin embarks on bold cultural restitution drive to boost economy and identity

The Republic of Bénin is taking a decisive step forward in its cultural restitution journey by establishing a National Scientific Committee on July 14, 2026. This strategic move follows the…

Benkirane’s all-out campaign strategy in Morocco: from traditional conservatives to Gen Z212

Published today at 10:59 AM, updated at 11:37 AM Reading time: 5 minutes. File generated on Read in the app Read summary Fadwa Islah Senior reporter specializing in Moroccan affairs…

Gabon releases provisional census results for constitutional validation

The solemn handover of the provisional findings from Gabon’s latest population and housing census took place on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Libreville. Vice-President of the Government, Hermann Immongault, officially…

Maroc-Sénégal: an exhibition showcases decades of shared history

In the heart of Dakar, the Moroccan embassy’s residence played host to a landmark cultural event on July 14. The exhibition, titled Morocco-Senegal: A Shared History, A Common Destiny, brought…

Senegal’s political shift as Macky Sall meets Diomaye Faye ahead of un bid

The brief but symbolic return of Macky Sall to Dakar on July 17, 2026, marks a pivotal moment in Senegalese politics, nearly two years after the historic transfer of power…

Burkina Faso’s academic aspirations shattered as Traoré regime halts Morocco scholarships

The Burkinabè authorities’ abrupt and unilateral decision to terminate scholarships for students intending to pursue higher education in Morocco has sparked more than just questions; it has, for many observers,…

Joint military operation Benin Burkina Faso against armed groups near koualou

Bénin Joint military operation: Benin and Burkina Faso target armed groups near Koualou As transnational armed groups escalate threats along the shared border, military forces from Bénin and Burkina Faso…