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Publié aujourd’hui à 11h49 Lecture : 3 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Jeune Afrique By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent
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Enhancing cooperation in local governance, decentralization, and social cohesion took center stage during a meeting between Togo’s Minister of Territorial Administration, Local Governance, and Customary Affairs and the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Lomé. The U.S. diplomat, Kimberly M. McClure, engaged in a courtesy visit on June 2, 2026, exploring shared priorities with her Togolese counterpart. Key topics included the progress of Togo’s decentralization process, capacity-building for local authorities, and strategies to foster social cohesion through community leadership. Reforms and collaboration for stronger local governance The minister outlined Togo’s administrative structure…
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A fresh chapter in bilateral relations between Gabon and Guinea is unfolding this week in Conakry. Persis Lionel Essono Ondo, the newly appointed extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of the Gabonese Republic, formally presented his credentials to Morissanda Kouyaté, Guinea’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration, and Guineans Abroad. This official ceremony marks the diplomat’s first formal engagement in his new role, paving the way for deeper collaboration ahead of his scheduled audience with the Guinean head of state to submit his letters of credence. Building stronger strategic partnerships The meeting…
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Senegal politics: minister responds to PASTEF leader’s criticism In the midst of rising tensions within PASTEF, Minister Moussa Bala Fofana has firmly addressed criticisms from party leader Ousmane Sonko. He reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye while emphasizing the necessity of state continuity despite internal disagreements. Minister of Urban Planning, Local Governments, and Territorial Development, Moussa Bala Fofana, issued a statement amid political tensions in PASTEF and ongoing debates about the loyalty of government officials retained in their roles. In a public address, the minister clarified his…
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The political landscape in Sénégal is intensifying as the removal of Ousmane Sonko from the Prime Minister’s role triggers a wave of resignations across key public institutions. This shake-up has ignited debates over institutional loyalty and the sustainability of vital public services. What led to the rupture between Faye and Sonko? The decision to relieve Ousmane Sonko of his duties has sent shockwaves through Sénégal’s political sphere. While the reasons behind the move remain under scrutiny, the aftermath has exposed deep divisions within the government and raised concerns about the…
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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