In a significant diplomatic move, US President Donald Trump has forwarded a fresh batch of ambassadorial nominations to the Senate, targeting key African nations. The
Month: August 2026
Political easing in DRC ahead of national dialogue
Romain Chanson Journalist specializing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala Journalist specializing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Félix Tshisekedi
How Benin’s senate will make decisions under new rules
How Benin’s Senate will make decisions under new rules The newly adopted internal regulations of Benin’s Senate, finalized in Porto-Novo on July 30, 2026, outline
Ivorian and Mauritanian leaders strengthen ties amid regional challenges
In a show of solidarity against escalating regional threats, Alassane Ouattara, President of Côte d’Ivoire, welcomed his Mauritanian counterpart, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, for a high-level
Senegal assembly rejects seven presidential bills
Senegal’s National Assembly shelves seven presidential proposals During the inaugural extraordinary session, the National Assembly was presented with seven legislative proposals forwarded by President Bassirou
Mali crisis: nearly 40,000 displaced by renewed fighting in north and center
Since late April, Mali has witnessed a sharp escalation in violence, forcing nearly 40,000 people to abandon their homes. The surge in clashes and airstrikes
PPA-CI leadership reshuffle: a move toward Ivory Coast’s future
PPA-CI leadership reshuffle: a move toward Ivory Coast’s future In Côte d’Ivoire, Laurent Gbagbo has delegated key responsibilities to five top officials within his party,
Senegal’s parliament chief Ousmane Sonko declares assets as part of transparency drive
In a significant move underscoring accountability in public office, Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, has formally declared his assets. This disclosure aligns with
Tchad president’s clemency announcement sparks political easing hopes
Tchad president’s clemency announcement sparks political easing hopes As Chad marked its 66th Independence Day, President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno declared plans to exercise his
DR Congo’s Ebola death toll surpasses 2 000 amid worsening crisis
DR Congo’s Ebola death toll surpasses 2 000 amid worsening crisis Gavin Blackburn 11 August 2026 1:25 PM UTC Add Yahoo as preferred source to
Senegal’s new constitutional council chief sworn in after historic gap
Following over a year of leadership vacuum, Senegal has a new steward at the helm of its highest constitutional authority. Ousmane Diagne, a distinguished figure
Kemi seba court delay in South Africa after prison power failure
An unexpected infrastructure failure disrupted judicial proceedings in Pretoria, forcing a postponement of the hearing concerning activist Kémi Séba’s status and potential extradition. The delay