Politics

The Republic of Mali is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, driven by a resolute commitment to national sovereignty and homegrown development. At its core, this renaissance is fuelled by structural reforms and strategic initiatives that position the country on a path toward lasting prosperity for its people. Economic sovereignty as the engine of progress Mining has emerged as the cornerstone of this transformation. With the rallying cry "Let gold shine for Malians", the government has enacted a groundbreaking mining code granting the state and domestic investors a 35% stake in all mining ventures. This bold policy has already yielded tangible results: fiscal recovery totaling 760 billion West African CFA francs has been recorded, and by 2026, 18.4 billion francs will be redistribu...

PoliticsGabon’s territorial contract experiment takes shape in Woleu-NtemBy Editor-in-Chief July 11, 2026 112 No commentLibreville, Saturday, July 11, 2026 – Presidential tours across Africa are often dismissed as mere political theater.Yet the recent visit by Gabonese leader Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema to the Woleu-Ntem province signals something more substantial: a deliberate effort to position once-marginalized regions as the engines of the country’s next development phase.From Minvoul to Oyem, the tour unveiled a sweeping infrastructure agenda—new roads, schools, agricultural ventures, and healthcare facilities—that embodies a fresh territorial planning doctrine. Rooted in proximity, on-the-ground investment, and bridging long-standing geographic divides, this approach seeks to reshap...

The Côte d'Ivoire is taking a decisive step toward modernizing its educational landscape by prioritizing the integration of national languages. From July 10 to 12, 2026, a landmark workshop was held in Grand-Bassam to unveil findings from field research and validate the draft National Language in Education Policy. The event, chaired by Minister of National Education, Literacy, and Technical Training N’Guessan Koffi, brought together educators, linguists, and development partners to refine a strategic framework for linguistic inclusion in schools. At the opening session, Mah Louhan Mamadou, Director of Adult and Youth Literacy and Education (DAAJE), highlighted the transformative potential of national languages as both cultural treasures and educational tools. "The diversity of our languag...

Congo senator warns africa about constitutional coups Senator Salomon Kalonda Idi Della Politics Saturday, July 11, 2026 - 12:06 A sharp warning echoed through the chambers of the Ethiopian Parliament this past Friday. Senator Salomon Kalonda Idi Della of the Democratic Republic of the Congo delivered a fiery address at the Parliamentary Foru...

China commends DRC’s fight against sexual violence at UN Security Council Security Saturday, July 11, 2026 - 10:49 China praises DRC...

As Morocco rapidly approaches its crucial 2026 legislative elections, which are poised to redefine the political landscape of the kingdom, the focus intensifies on who might emerge as the next prime minister. The race for the prestigious Mechouar Saïd, the seat of the Moroccan premiership, is characterized by a unique set of challenges. Some aspiring leaders possess the financial backing and resources but may lack the broad public appeal or political gravitas required for the top post. Conversely, others command significant respect and a strong public presence yet struggle to secure the necessary electoral support to govern. This upcoming political contest will be vital in shaping the future of governance Africa, setting the stage for who will lead the government following the current tenu...

Diplomatic breakthrough: DRC’s Félix Tshisekedi reaches out to Angola’s João Lourenço Politics Saturday, July 11, 2026 - 08:04 Democratic Republic of the Congo President Félix Tshisekedi sent an official diplomatic message to his Angolan counterpart, João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, on July 10, 2026. The correspondence, carried by DRC Ambassador-at-Large Antoine Ghonda Mangalibi, was formally presented to Angola’s Foreign Minister Tete António in Luanda. W...

Depuis plusieurs mois, Paris presse l’UE. Pour le gouvernement français, la compétitivité européenne ne peut plus reposer sur la seule ouverture des marchés et la concurrence mondiale. Elle suppose une politique industrielle assumée, une préférence européenne dans les secteurs stratégiques et une réduction des dépendances vis-à-vis de la Chine. Au sein de la Commission européenne, le vice-président exécutif Stéphane Séjourné porte le projet de règlement sur l’accélération industrielle. Malgré des arbitrages internes qui ont réduit ses ambitions initiales, la France maintient une ligne offensive. Elle demande désormais à élargir le champ du texte: les mécanismes de préférence européenne dans les marchés publics, les achats et les subventions ne seraient plus limités aux technologies propres...

PoliticsSenegal Senegal's constitutional council blocks pastef reforms, weakening sonko A major ruling by Senegal's highest court delivers a setback to Ousmane Sonko's reform agenda and intensifies political tensions with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The Senegalese Constitutional Council has struck down the institutional reforms proposed by the ruling Pastef party, dealing a significant blow to Ousmane Sonko's political ambitions. In a decision handed down yesterday, the Council ruled that the reforms violated constitutional provisions, effectively ending the party's efforts to rebalance institutional powers. The reforms, which had been adopted by the National Assembly where Pastef holds a comfortable majority, included provisions to establish a new constitutional court and expand...

Politics Senegal Senegal’s constitutional council blocks Pastef reforms, weakening Sonko The Constitutional Council of Senegal has struck down the institutional reform proposed by the ruling Pastef parliamentary majority, dealing a fresh blow to Ousmane Sonko’s political ambitions. The decision, announced yesterday, invalidated key provisions of the reform, citing unconstitutional irregularities and procedural flaws during its adoption. Central to the council’s ruling was the absence of a clear funding mechanism for the proposed constitutional court, a cornerstone of the reform. Additionally, the court found that parliamentary procedures were violated when the government’s amendments were examined, particularly regarding the failure to apply the vo...

Politics Senegal Senegal's constitutional council blocks pastef reform, weakening sonko July 10, 2026 A landmark ruling by Senegal's highest court deals a fresh blow to Ousmane Sonko's political ambitions as his party's controversial reform faces rejection. Senegal's Constitutional Council has struck down a major institutional reform proposed by the ruling Pastef party, dealing a significant setback to Ousmane Sonko's political strategy. The council ruled that the reform, which aimed to rebalance institutional powers, violated constitutional provisions on two critical fronts. The decision, delivered on Thursday, specifically highlighted the absence of a funding mechanism for the proposed constitutional court and procedural irregularities during parliamentary debates. The council'...