Month: June 2026

Benin’s president Wadagni strengthens ties with Mali and AES Beninese President Romuald Wadagni continues his West African diplomatic tour, making stops in Niger and Burkina Faso before arriving in Mali. The visit underscores his administration’s commitment to restoring robust relations with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), a coalition formed by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. Diplomatic thaw between Bamako and Cotonou Romuald Wadagni’s visit to Bamako marks a pivotal moment in Beninese-Malian relations. On June 9, he held productive talks with Malian transitional leader Assimi Goïta, culminating in a…

Historic launch of Morocco–Council of Europe partnership renewal The Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad hosted a formal launch ceremony in Rabat on Tuesday for the fifth phase of the Morocco–Council of Europe Neighborhood Partnership (2026–2029). The event brought together key stakeholders from relevant ministries and institutions, representatives from the Council of Europe Office in Rabat, and ambassadors from European Union member states accredited to Morocco. Strategic discussions on progress and future implementation The proceedings featured two expert panels: the first examined past achievements and future…

The constitutional reform initiative backed by the government in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to fuel intense debate. While revival churches have thrown their weight behind the proposal, the Catholic Church is urging caution and stressing the need to protect democratic gains. This division comes at a time when the revision process has taken a significant step forward: the National Assembly has adopted a bill paving the way for a referendum. Revival churches back the reform Revival churches align with the authorities’ argument that the constitution enacted in…

The Gabon-European Union partnership dialogue session was held in Libreville, co-chaired by Hermann Immongault, vice-president of the Gabonese government, and Cécile Abadie, the EU ambassador to Gabon. Discussions focused on political reforms, economic prospects, the environment, and regional and multilateral issues. A key highlight was the EU’s call for a partnership built on stronger consultation, investment, and multilateralism. Co-chaired by Hermann Immongault and Cécile Abadie, the meeting brought together several government officials and ambassadors from EU member states accredited to Gabon. Topics included the country’s economic situation, the business climate,…

Alioune Tine, founder of the Afrikajom Center think tank, shared his analysis of Senegal’s current political landscape. He dismissed the idea of a rift between Ousmane Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, but pointed to a lack of understanding between them. According to Tine, the Pastef leader made a strategic mistake by seeking the presidency of the National Assembly. He argued that Sonko, with his presidential ambitions, should have stepped aside after leaving the prime minister post. Instead, Tine believes, Sonko should have focused on managing his party and let…