Day: June 4, 2026

Morocco’s stark social divide: a nation at a crossroads

Ousmane Tandja

From glittering megaprojects to forgotten hinterlands The Morocco of today stands at a crossroads, its glittering skyline of high-speed trains and solar-powered cities contrasting sharply with the daily struggles of millions in rural villages and urban slums. While headlines celebrate Tangier’s industrial boom and the Noor Ouarzazate solar complex, the harsh reality is that nearly 40% of the population remains on the wrong side of a widening social and economic fault line. This is not a mere perception gap. The statistics tell a story of deep-rooted inequality that has solidified…

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Ousmane Sonko’s party gears up for high-stakes congress in Dakar

Ousmane Tandja

Senegal’s political landscape is bracing for a pivotal moment as the Pastef party prepares for a two-day congress that could redefine its trajectory. The event, structured into internal deliberations and a mass public gathering, underscores the party’s strategic pivot ahead of national debates. Behind closed doors: Saturday’s strategic sessions On Saturday, June 6, the party’s leadership and delegates will convene behind closed doors at an undisclosed venue to review policy frameworks and internal governance. Key agenda items include: Adoption of revised party resolutions and statutes Internal elections for leadership positions,…

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Senegalese winger Krépin Diatta set for Premier League move

Ousmane Tandja

Senegalese star Krépin Diatta to join Premier League this summer With his contract at AS Monaco expiring, Senegalese international Krépin Diatta is set to make a high-profile move to the Premier League, with Crystal Palace leading the race. At 27, the versatile winger is determined to reignite his career at the sport’s highest level. Crystal Palace emerges as frontrunner for Senegalese winger As a free agent following his departure from AS Monaco, Krépin Diatta has become one of Europe’s most sought-after wingers. Crystal Palace has identified the 27-year-old as a…

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Senegal political tensions: presidential aide denies secret pact claims

Ousmane Tandja

With the PASTEF party’s congress just two days away, the President’s senior advisor, Aldiouma Sow, stepped forward to address Ousmane Sonko’s latest controversial remarks. In a pointed rebuttal, Sow vigorously defended President Bassirou Diomaye Faye against allegations of a so-called ‘secret pact’ allegedly formed during their detention at Cap Manuel. Sow dismissed the claims outright, asserting that the head of state has never entered into any clandestine agreements while in prison. He emphasized that Bassirou Diomaye Faye has remained steadfast in his political convictions and dedication to the democratic transition…

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Gabon’s tax authority gets new leadership under Oligui Nguema’s vision

Aïcha Abdou

In a pivotal ceremony held at the presidential palace, Gabon’s transition to new fiscal leadership took center stage. Edith Laure Mbiguidi Oyaya officially assumed her role as head of the Direction générale des impôts (DGI), accompanied by her core team. The gathering marked not just a handover but a clear directive from President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, who elevated tax mobilization to the forefront of national development ambitions. Tax administration as a catalyst for economic rebirth The Head of State underscored how fiscal health directly fuels the government’s ability to…

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Cameroun railway corridor edea kribi lolabe campo to boost trade

Ousmane Tandja

The Edéa–Kribi–Lolabé–Campo railway corridor project in Cameroun has reached a pivotal moment with the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding in Yaoundé. This agreement, set to be formalized at the Starland Hotel, brings together the Cameroonian government, Africa Global Logistics (AGL), and Camalco—a local subsidiary of Australia’s Canyon Resources. The ceremony, chaired by the Minister of Transport, Jean Ernest Massena Ngallè Bibehe, underscores a shared vision: connecting the national rail network to the Kribi deep-water port and unlocking future mineral export flows. Railway corridor: a game-changer for Cameroon’s logistics…

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Cameroon boosts industrial growth with direct power supply deal

Aïcha Abdou

The Cameroonian government has approved a landmark deal allowing Prometal, the country’s leading steel manufacturer and a key player in Central Africa’s metals sector, to secure 90 megawatts of direct electricity supply from the Electricity Development Corporation (EDC). Final contract signings will follow a week-long negotiation phase scheduled from June 8 to 12, 2026, within the offices of the Prime Minister in Yaoundé. A directive dated June 1, 2026, signed by Secretary-General Séraphin Magloire Fouda and addressed to Minister of Water and Energy Gaston Eloundou Essomba, outlines the implementation roadmap.…

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South-Kivu: escalating conflict drives surge in displaced persons amid health crisis

Aïcha Abdou

South-Kivu: escalating conflict drives surge in displaced persons amid health crisis June 4, 2026 The humanitarian landscape in South-Kivu, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has reached a critical juncture. In Baraka, persistent insecurity from armed clashes and deteriorating road networks severely restrict access to essential medical care. With needs escalating and existing support stretched thin, urgent action is required to bolster both medical and humanitarian assistance. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) stands as one of the few organizations actively responding to the crisis on the ground. Conflict escalation triggers…

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Pour lutter contre l’insécurité, le Mali suspend l’usage des motos de 125 cm³ et plus hors des grandes agglomérations

Ousmane Tandja

Pour lutter contre l’insécurité, le Mali suspend l’usage des motos de 125 cm³ et plus hors des grandes agglomérations Actus. Les autorités maliennes ont suspendu la circulation des motocyclettes de 125 cm³ et plus en dehors de Bamako et des principaux centres urbains du pays. Cette mesure, qui s’accompagne de l’interdiction de leur importation et de leur commercialisation, intervient dans un contexte de forte dégradation sécuritaire marqué par des attaques jihadistes et le blocus de plusieurs axes routiers menant à la capitale. Publié le 04/06/2026 à 10h17 – Par La…

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Senegal opposition pushes to remove prime minister ousmane sonko

Ousmane Tandja

In a decisive parliamentary move, the Front pour la défense de la démocratie et de la République (FDR), a coalition of opposition parties in Senegal, has formally demanded the removal of Ousmane Sonko from the National Assembly. The demand, lodged in Dakar, targets the current Prime Minister and leader of the Pastef party, escalating a political standoff that has reshaped the country’s institutional landscape. The opposition’s bid aims not only to challenge Sonko’s parliamentary seat but also to undermine his influence over the legislative agenda. Parliamentary strategy targets the head…

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