Month: July 2026

The announcement of a meeting between Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his predecessor Macky Sall has ignited fierce debate across the country. Scheduled ahead of Sall’s anticipated visit to Dakar to seek Senegal’s backing for his candidacy for United Nations Secretary-General, the encounter has drawn sharp criticism from multiple quarters. wounds of repression resurface Families of victims from the 2021–2024 protest crackdowns are among the most vocal critics. Seydi Gassama, who represents 67 families in their legal quests for justice, views the planned meeting as a betrayal of their suffering. “Macky Sall’s return to Senegal as a private citizen isn’t the issue,” he states. “What offends us is that President Diomaye Faye, despite his promises, has yet to deliver justice t...

As a leading oil producer in Central Africa, Gabon faces an unexpected economic challenge: its heavy reliance on imported refined petroleum products. To address this vulnerability, the Bank of Central African States (BEAC) is urging Libreville to expedite the modernization of the Gabonese Refining Company (SOGARA), a move seen as vital for easing public finances and protecting the region's foreign reserves. By Harouna Ousmane — Reporter

Diplomatic relations between France and Morocco are reaching new heights, as underscored by French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's official visit to Rabat. This visit signals a strategic shift toward deeper collaboration, with prospects of a landmark friendship treaty and an imminent state visit by King Mohammed VI to Paris. The timing of this rapprochement is significant. Earlier this year, France officially endorsed Morocco's sovereignty over the Western Sahara, a move that drew sharp criticism from Algiers. This decision marked a turning point after years of diplomatic strain, particularly following allegations of espionage and visa restrictions that had strained bilateral ties. a partnership forged amid past controversies In October 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron received...